Haunted History of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Highlights

Hear stories about Ropes Mansion, Hamilton Hall, and Broad Street Cemetery
Easily fit the evening tour in your trip, since you have the day to explore
Meet-up in Salem on Central Street, just two short blocks from Salem Common

Summary

Arrive at the Salem Historical Tours office on 8 Central Street. Here, you’ll greet your costumed guide and follow the light of a lantern to some of Salem’s most haunted locations. Listen to commentary dripping with dark humor and historical facts as you visit a spine-tingling cemetery and stand upon sites associated with the infamous Salem Witch Trials. See, too, buildings inhabited by restless specters and learn about some of Salem’s dearly departed residents. Bid your guide farewell at a central Salem spot after your evening of exploration.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Perhaps best known for its infamous 17th-century witch trials, Salem is a Massachusetts city with a macabre history. To uncover the dark, creepy, and just plain spooky stories of this historic city, travelers shouldn't miss this nighttime haunted history tour. Wander the colonial city's streets by lantern light, and enjoy paranormal stories, documented hauntings, and ghostly tales as you explore.

What’s included?

90-minute Haunted History of Salem Walking Tour
Local and Professional Guide
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

We use an amplifier so you can social distance. Masks are not required outdoors but are optional. Effective Aug. 23, Salem is requiring that masks must be worn indoors whether you are vaccinated or not. You'll only need to come into our office to pick up your tickets and/or to peruse our gift shop.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Haunted Footsteps & Salem Historical Tours

About operator:

We are Salem’s Premiere Walking Tour Company and home to everyone's favorite, the Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour – Salem’s original ghostly stroll. We are the ones who started ghost tours in 1997 making us the oldest established professional walking tour company in the Witch City. We provide ghost tours every night. We also deliver an incredible array of historic themed strolls that are considered the best in the city. We provide an entertaining and informative interpretation of Salem's vast and varied history. Our tours have the WOW factor! You'll hear stories that will stick with you for a lifetime. And we provide you with the latest theories on the Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692. Since 1997 we have enjoyed sharing Salem's unique history with the world. Step into the past with our knowledgeable and charismatic local guides and experience nearly 400 years of Salem's remarkable history. From storied architecture to our signature Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour, Salem Historical Tours' numerous acclaimed tour selections represent the very best that Salem has to offer. Accompany us on Salem's Original ghostly tour and experience why our highly acclaimed lantern lit stroll has been a "Witch City" institution since 1997. Setting the bench mark for similar tours, Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour - Salem's preeminent evening activity - is the most established and recommended tour in the city. Our engaging and often ghostly guides creatively convey Salem's authentic haunted history. Delve into Salem's macabre past as our knowledgeable and charismatic guides regale you with true tales of documented paranormal activity, chilling cemeteries and centuries old murder.