Ghost tour · Run by Salem Historical Tours
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Murders, accidental deaths and the hauntings Salem still tells stories about, on an outdoor walk through downtown, the McIntire District and the Seaport.
Outdoors only · Rain or shine · Dogs welcome (not in the cemetery)
Admission
90 min · 8 Central StAdults
$29.75
You'll book directly with Salem Historical Tours. Online sales close 1 hour before the start.
Rain or shine · No refunds · All terms
| Adults | $29.75 |
|---|---|
| Discount ticket* | $26.50 |
| Ages 6–12 | $20 |
| Under 6 | Free |
*Who qualifies for the discount?
Seniors 60+, students, military, veterans, police, firefighters, teachers, EMTs, nurses and Salem residents. Check eligibility on the operator's site when you book.
The walk
Walk through the documented haunted history of Salem on this 90-minute guided ghost tour. Your guide shares local legends, murders, accidental deaths and reports of paranormal activity, drawing on first-hand accounts and research by local investigators.
The route covers downtown Salem, the McIntire District and the Seaport area. The tour stays outdoors and doesn't enter any buildings, and it runs rain or shine. Dogs are welcome everywhere except the cemetery.
Know before you go
- About 1–2 miles of walking
- On sidewalks the whole way, with no accessibility restrictions.
- Outdoors only
- No buildings are entered. Access to some stops follows city rules.
- Rain or shine
- Tours run in any weather, so dress for it.
- No refunds
- Optional tour insurance (Peek Protect) is offered at checkout.
- Booking closes 1 hour before
- After that, walk-ups are welcome if there's space.
- Dogs welcome
- Except inside the cemetery.
- Winter schedule
- Not every day in winter. Check dates before you travel.
Where to meet
8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, the Salem Historical Tours office downtown, next to Emporium 32 and a block from Old Town Hall.
