Salem History Tours: Our Top 4

1.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk Salem with historians such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, Ryan, and Diane, stopping at the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, Ropes Mansion, and McIntire District. Expect a lively mix of 1692 history, architecture, ghost tales, modern witchcraft, and lantern-lit atmosphere. The tour stays outdoors, runs in all weather, and costs $36.

“Michael did a great job in talks us back to the Salem of the 17th century. I enjoyed hearing about the history and ~hauntings~ of Salem! The tour was very informative and enjoyable, and worth every penny and more!! Couldn't have asked for a better tour, and tour guide :)”

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2.Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,032 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Best value

Walk central Salem with guides such as Allie, Chris, Misha, Jake, and Ajay, learning the true story of the witch trials alongside haunted tales and pop-culture stops. The easy one-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Burying Point, Bewitched statue, Salem Museum, and Nathaniel Hawthorne statue. Expect a lively group tour, not a quiet private walk.

“Allie was awesome , so informative and funny at the same time while still being respectful of the victims of the witch trials. Stuck around to answer questions and give recommendations. 10/10”

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3.2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk Salem with local guide Kenneth on a 2.5-hour tour that looks beyond the witch trials. You’ll visit Essex Street, the McIntire Historic District, the Witch Trials Memorial, Old Town Hall, and notable historic homes. The tour stays outdoors, runs in English, and returns to its starting point.

“Ken was fantastic! He shares a wealth of knowledge about Salem and its history with us. He was entertaining and focused on our interests. He went out of his way to keep us comfortable and even walked us to our next destination. Highly recommend him and this tour.”

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4.Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

This 90-minute, one-mile Salem walking tour visits the Witch Trials Memorial, Witch House, former jail and court sites, and locations tied to George Corwin and Bridget Bishop. Guides such as Bob build a clear story from places that remain, old images, and the streets where the 1692 events unfolded.

“I Loved all the information and locations of this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with guests. She did an awesome job answering any and all questions, along with delivering the information in an extremely fun way.”

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