A local guide to Salem, Massachusetts
Find your way through Salem.
Walking tours
Choose a tour
Every tour is on foot and starts downtown. You book on the operator's own site.
Show tours for (one interest at a time)
Showing 5 of 5 tours
Ghost tour
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Salem Historical Tours
Murders, accidents and local hauntings, told on an outdoor walk through downtown, the McIntire District and the Seaport.
- Length
- 90 min
- Meets
- 8 Central St
- Adults
- $29.75
Outdoors only · Rain or shine · Dogs welcome (not in the cemetery)
You book directly with Salem Historical Tours
The 1692 trials
1692 Salem Witchcraft Walk
Salem Historical Tours
The people, theories and sites of the 1692 witch trials, led by local historians, teachers and authors.
- Length
- 90 min
- Meets
- 8 Central St
- Adults
- $29.75
Stops include the Witch Trials Memorial, the old burying ground and the Witch House
You book directly with Salem Historical Tours
General history
Salem 101: General History Tour
Salem Historical Tours
Four centuries beyond the witch trials: Salem's founding, seaport years, the Revolution and the McIntire District.
- Length
- 90 min
- Meets
- 8 Central St
- Price
- See prices
Rain or shine · A good first tour for getting your bearings
You book directly with Salem Historical Tours
History
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Bewitched ToursPartner
400 years of Salem at more than a dozen stops, from its colonial roots to the witch trials.
- Length
- 1 hr 40 min – 2 hr
- Meets
- The Halloween Museum, 131 Essex St
- Price
- See prices
Day and night tours · Dog friendly · Licensed guides
You book directly with Bewitched Tours
Food
Morning Walks with Salem Food Tours
Salem Food ToursPartner
A morning walk through downtown with a bakery breakfast treat, ending in a spice tasting.
- Length
- About 1½ hr
- Meets
- Downtown Salem
- Adults
- $32
Mornings · All ages; 5 and under free · Year-round except major holidays
You book directly with Salem Food Tours
Who runs these tours? Three walks are run by Salem Historical Tours. Tours markedPartner are run by other local operators we recommend. Tours of Salem doesn't sell tickets: prices are adult tickets as each operator publishes them, and you book on their site.
Compare all 5 tours side by side
| Tour | Focus | Length | Meets at | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Footsteps Ghost TourSalem Historical Tours | Hauntings, murders & local legend | 90 min | 8 Central St | $29.75 | Check dates & book ↗ |
| 1692 Salem Witchcraft WalkSalem Historical Tours | The 1692 trials: the accused & the sites | 90 min | 8 Central St | $29.75 | Check dates & book ↗ |
| Salem 101: General History TourSalem Historical Tours | Four centuries: seaport, Revolution, architecture | 90 min | 8 Central St | Price on operator site | View prices & dates ↗ |
| Bewitched Walking Tour of SalemBewitched Tours · Partner | 400 years at a dozen-plus stops; day or night | 1 hr 40 min – 2 hr | The Halloween Museum, 131 Essex St | Price on operator site | View prices & dates ↗ |
| Morning Walks with Salem Food ToursSalem Food Tours · Partner | Breakfast treat, spice-trade history, spice tasting | About 1½ hr | Downtown Salem | $32 | Check dates & book ↗ |
Coming up in Salem
All upcoming events →
TodayHawthorne's Halloween Bash
TomorrowHaunted Fables at the Gables
NovemberNorth Shore Renaissance Faire
DecemberHoliday Concert
Nothing on our list right now. See the official calendars →
Before you go
Plan your visit
- Getting hereCommuter rail from North Station, the ferry, and where to get dropped off.
- ParkingThe downtown garage, weekend school and church lots, and meter limits.
- October crowdsWhat to expect in the busiest month, and how to plan around it.
- Where to eatPlaces locals send friends, plus vegan options.
- Where to stayHotels, B&Bs and stays just outside the city.
- Visitor FAQsAnswers to the questions the Facebook group asks most.
From the blog
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