Salem Ghost Tours: Explore History's Darker Side

Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.

Take a detour to some of Salem’s best local watering holes to enjoy brew and booze while listening to sordid stories of ghostly ghouls and witches brews. It might’ve been a dry town when the Salem Witch Trials went down, but now, you can wet your appetite with some tasty, tipsy fun and drink a glass or three as you listen to the best tales of Salem’s dark and tortured past. The Spirits of Salem Haunted Pub Crawl will quench your thirst for haunted history and ghostly drinks, so join us and have your fill of spirits and spirits on this unique and unforgettable Salem drinking experience.

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. 1 purchase works on 4 smartphones. Once you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime. This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.

Experience Salem's macabre past on this 1.5-hour walking tour. During your lantern lit stroll, follow your professional and engaging guide down the haunted streets, past ghostly buildings and a chilling cemetery. Listen to authentic tales or murder and accidental death as well as paranormal stories on this thrilling tour of Salem! (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our other tour for witchcraft history).

“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd! Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Salem's eerie streets with our gripping walking ghost tour! Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll uncover chilling tales that resonate through Salem’s iconic historic sites. As you wander cobblestone paths, listen to spine-tingling stories of tragic events, unsolved mysteries, and the infamous witch trials that haunt this storied city. Visit notorious sites like the haunting Turner’s at Lyceum Hall and the enigmatic Witch House, where shadows whisper secrets from the past. Explore the Ropes Mansion, a stunning colonial gem with ghostly legends, and the Salem Athenaeum, a historic library steeped in supernatural lore. While we can’t enter private buildings, every step on this haunted ground is packed with anticipation and thrills. Perfect for history buffs, ghost enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a thrilling evening, this tour offers an immersive dive into Salem’s haunted history that will leave you captivated and craving more!

The only tour in Salem to Enter a Haunted Building, See a collection of Haunted Objects and Hear their stories. On the tour: hear about Witch Mansion, World of Wizardry, Magic Parlor, Rockafellas, Joshua Ward House, Nocturne, the Pickman House, Pyramid Books, USS Salem Friendship, Coven Boutique, and More! During your journey you will see buildings and locations around Salem other tours don't visit. Places where ghosts, poltergeists, spirits, have been seen or heard. We will relate eye-witness accounts. You'll hear tales of Vampire terror across New England, and finish by getting up close to see objects which are said to be haunted, if you dare! Hear their tales and judge for yourself. Great for Paranormal Enthusiasts, Adventurer seekers, and Families alike! No other tour in town can give you this experience!

Discover Salem's darkest secrets on our 90-minute Ghost Tour. Our expert guides will lead you to the spookiest spots in the heart of Salem, where the echoes of the past still linger. Discover the chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries. Visit historic landmarks like the Pickman House, Salem Armory, and Old Burying Point Cemetery. Hear chilling tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem that have left their mark on this historic city for centuries. Our Spooky-kooky tour starts and ends at the Pequot House. Join us on this eerie expedition through Salem's history, and let the ghosts of the past send shivers down your spine. Book your tour today and get ready for a journey into the unknown!

Ready to explore the haunted heart of Salem with the whole family? Join Ghost City Tours for a thrilling, ghost-filled journey through the city's most chilling stories and legendary locations! We’ve spent years digging up the real ghost stories, eerie folklore, and fascinating history behind Salem’s most haunted spots—including those tied to the infamous Witch Trials. From creepy corners to legendary landmarks, we take you off the beaten path to uncover secrets most visitors never get to hear. This tour is perfect for families, first-time visitors, and curious locals alike. With expert storytelling that’s spooky (but not too scary), it’s a fun and unforgettable way to experience the spirits and stories that make Salem so famously haunted. Bring your curiosity—and maybe a flashlight. You never know what’s waiting in the shadows! If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please contact the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. ***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**

Walk Salem’s dark past under moonlit streets and learn true stories of witch trials, haunted houses, and restless spirits. A clear, friendly voice leads you through historic places and shares tales that send chills. You start when you want. Pause to read old inscriptions, stand before haunted buildings, or peer down alleys where shadows linger. Visit The Witch House, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, The Custom House, and hidden corners locals whisper about. The guide also shows you secret paths others rarely walk. The tour works without internet. It gives you walking directions, spooky facts, and tips you’ll use again. The audio stays on your phone forever. Download the tour, put on your shoes, and explore Salem’s haunted history—step by step, story by story, at your own pace.

Step beyond the cobblestone charm and into the shadowy depths of Salem’s past on this adults-only ghost tour. Requiem for Salem isn’t just spooky—it’s steeped in the grim truths and haunted echoes of a city forever marked by fear, hysteria, and injustice. Designed for guests 16 and up, this tour tackles the darker side of Salem’s history, with mature stories, eerie locations, and a candid look at the paranoia that fueled the Witch Trials and the restless spirits they left behind. From cursed corners to historic haunts, we’ll visit the places where power, superstition, and tragedy collided. With no kid-friendly filters, you’ll hear raw, unflinching tales of the trials, executions, and eerie aftermath that still lingers in Salem’s soil. All delivered by expert guides who blend historical depth with a healthy dose of haunted fun. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours

Real hauntings, real history! Salem has a history unlike any other city in the United States. This tour offers a unique way to learn about the 1692 Witch Trials while taking a guided walk through some of Salem's most storied and haunted sites. You’ll enjoy a combination of authentic New England history and an exploration of Witchcraft, Voodoo, vampire lore, ghost sightings, and paranormal investigation without any gimmicks. Visit some of the city’s spookiest sites with a paranormal investigator and historian and examine photos for paranormal activity Learn how to photograph anomalous energy, orbs, ectoplasm, and apparitions Family friendly: Paranormal and horror stories are great for kids.

Walk the haunted streets of Salem on this chilling self-guided audio ghost tour through the most notorious and paranormally active sites in the city. From witch trial executions to evil spirits roaming centuries-old graveyards, you’ll hear the unvarnished history that made Salem infamous.

Save $5 on two tours! Learn about Salem's dark past in "Steps Through 1692" or "Wandering Witches" & then join us at night for "Salem's Spooky Specters" ghost tour. Choose from: 1. Wandering Witches @ 3:30pm: Have you ever wondered, "What is a real Witch?"Join us for an UNSCRIPTED Q & A, lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. Discover all you've ever wanted to know with a REAL WITCH. **This tour could take place inside OR outside depending on the weather & guest's desire.** -or- 1. Steps Through 1692 @ 5pm: Travel back in time and unravel the real story of the Salem Witch Trials on this 1 hour walking tour through the heart of Salem, MA. 2. Salem's Spooky Specters @ 7pm or 8:30pm: As night falls, prepare for a 90 minute tour that will chill you to the bone as you hear haunting tales of madness, murder, and mayhem while visiting Salem's spookiest locations, with a touch of humor. This is an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you in the witch city!