Boston · SALEM GHOST & NIGHT WALKS
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Once the day-trippers leave, Salem belongs to the lantern tours: graveyards, haunted taverns, and the darker corners of the witch-trial story. These 15 ghost walks are the standouts. We note how scary each one really gets, whether it suits families, the length, and the price before you commit to the dark.
A historian-led, lantern-friendly walk through 400 years of Salem, from the Witch Trials Memorial to the Witch House exterior.
“The tour guide was very theatrical. We learned about several haunted houses and some about the witch trials.”
Salem haunted walking tour with real historians and paranormal investigators, witch-trial sites, vampire lore, and photo checks.
“I was awesome and the guy was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and went in depth about the history and each stop.”
Salem’s witch trials get a playful downtown walk with Thomas and his dog Satan. Funny, historical, family-friendly, 90 minutes for $30.
“So funny yet informative. The dog was so cute and tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable! Would recommend”
One-hour Salem witch trial and haunt tour: memorial, Burying Point, plus Bewitched and Hocus Pocus filming spots for $29.
“Jake was an awesome tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and answered all of your questions. He walked at a decent pace and even had a few jokes! Thank you for the awesome tour!”
Salem night haunt-and-history walk with a licensed guide, Witch Trials sites, cemeteries, and ghost stories, ending back at Essex Street.
“Sebastian was a wonderful guide on our night tour of Salem. He told us incredible stories that will stay with us for a long time. Very memorable activity. Highly recommend.”
A 2-hour outdoor Salem walk mixing Witch Trials context, maritime-era details, and spooky stories around iconic historic stops.
“Topher was an awesome guide, he was very informative. Definitely recommend this tour!”
Salem’s witch-trials-and-ghosts walk in about an hour, visiting major haunted sites with a licensed guide for $30.
“Sam was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Salem and its ghost history. We learned a lot”
An adults-only, 90-minute walking ghost tour in Salem with Witch Trial lore, four historic stops, and storytelling that balances chills and history.
“This was the best thing we did in Salem! Loved this tour. Great guide, great historical info, amazing stories. Would 100% do this again!”
Lantern-led Salem ghost tour for $30. See haunted sites and cemeteries with a costumed guide. You stay outside; 90 minutes total.
“Our guide spoke very clearly and was an excellent storyteller - had no problem hearing her. She made the tour fun!”
Lantern-led ghost tour of Salem’s dark landmarks, from Old Town Hall to cemeteries and the Witch House. Family-friendly, 1–90 min.
“What a night full of stories, places and ghosts!!! This was a must while in Salem! Sam, our tour guide was ohh soo entertaining and knowledgeable! My niece and I had a great time! Thank you.”
Black Cat Ghostly Night Tour in Salem is a 1h45 walking ghost walk with pro guides, Salem lore, and famous author tales for $30.
“We had a group of nine that came to Salem for a birthday celebration/girls trip. This tour was not only fun, but also full of interesting facts and stories. David was a great guide, and we're so happy that we decided to make this a part of our Salem trip!”
2-hour downtown Salem night walk with a local historian and a real witch, visiting 12+ landmarks tied to the 1692 trials.
“Great tour! Jeff is super knowledgeable and funny making it entertaining. Would take again and recommend to others”
A 90-minute downtown Salem walking ghost tour with a certified guide, famous spooky stops, and entertaining witch-and-haunt stories for $33.
“We attended only the spooky tour. Kay was our guide. She was fun and informative. She made sure the groups stayed together and gave short spooky stories from the Salem area. It wasn’t as scary as I was expecting, but it was still fun and perfect for our family.”
A spooky, story-driven Salem walk linking key Witch Trials sites, with a 90-minute route and optional paid entries for haunted stops.
“Steven was very professional & knowledgeable. I would highly recommend The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour.”
A 90-minute Salem walking tour mixing witch-trial sites, vampires, and ghost-hunting photo tips with Dr. Vitka and proven haunted stops.
“This was the best tour!! Our guide was exceedingly knowledgeable, kind, funny, and personable. We learned so many disturbing and interesting tales of Salem. I really appreciated how much our guide prioritized the safety of everyone on the tour, making sure everyone was crossing the street safely and staying on the sidewalk. It was also nice to see him be friendly with other guides leading tours that night- Always a good sign :). Thank you for a great tour that definitely left us spooked. On the walk back to our AirBnB that night, we passed by a shipyard. Some hydraulic system made a loud noise and I practically jumped out…”
