The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Salem, Massachusetts (MA)

The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 329 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations. This nightly 120-minute walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional and artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you while in Salem.

Inclusions: 2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour, Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian, Day-time or lantern led night-time tour options available, Professional/Local Guide, Complimentary Bottled Water (summer only) or Hand Warmers (winter only)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Real history, real hauntings! Spellbound is a unique walking tour of the Witch City focusing on the history of the Salem Witch Trials and paranormal investigation! Learn the secrets of 1692 as well as the sinister side of Salem today!

Inclusions: English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Welcome to the home of Salem's best nightly haunt and history tour. Join the 90-minute nightly adventure as a licensed guide leads the way through legends, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended so reservations are strongly suggested.

Inclusions: 75 minute Salem Night Tour, Professional/Local Licensed City of Salem Tour Guide , Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem, Hear amazing stories of Salem's history

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from other attractions

Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salem’s remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st Century city. The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem. (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials).

Inclusions: 1-hour Historic Salem Walking Tour, Local and Professional Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Visit the sites of the Colonial Witch Trials that made Salem famous on this 90-minute walking tour. Stroll through this historical town and see the locations where the First Church, Salem Meetinghouse, Courthouse and others once stood. You will visit the Witch House as well as the Witchcraft Memorial and will hear stories of people involved and see where they lived. Discover the somber and harrowing events that occurred before, during and after the trials on this walking tour in Salem.

Inclusions: 90-minute Salem Witchcraft Walking Tour, Local and Professional Guide, Gain detailed insight into the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off, Parking

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.

Inclusions: Smartphone Guided Walking Tour, Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour

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Upon his death, Salem’s Nathaniel Hawthorne asked his friends and family to destroy all personal letters between them. Some of them complied, but many letters survive to this day, revealing the true nature of one of our greatest American authors. The famous author of The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of the Seven Gables (1851) had quite a lot of snarky comments to say about people he encountered. Some of it will shock you, while some of it will make you laugh. Come along on this walking tour/play and witness the life, loves and locations  of Salem's most celebrated author as actors pop up all over the city during your stroll.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Welcome to the self-guided Salem Witch Trials Tour in Salem, Massachusetts! The quaint and picturesque town of Salem hides a seriously dark history. Over 300 years ago, this was the site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, where innocent townspeople were ruthlessly killed for being “witches”. Explore all of Salem’s grim past and present with this self-guided, GPS-enabled, and professionally-narrated tour. Visit the poignant sites that still stand as a testament to Salem’s history. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the Salem Visitor Center, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check COVID rules and opening hours before your visit.

Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support

Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions