Salem Witch Trials Memorial Tours and Tickets

When night falls across Salem, it's the perfect time to explore the city’s spooky and sinister past on a haunted history tour. On this top-rated walk through one of America's most haunted places, follow a licensed guide along lamplit streets while listening to legends and true tales of witchcraft, murder, mayhem, and more. Visit sites related to the infamous 17th-century Salem Witch Trials, and hear about the ghostly spirits said to still rattle through the town’s historic homes and graveyards.

The Salem Witch Trails was a period in history that is misunderstood easily. On this walking tour, follow a guide to main sites such as the witchcraft memorial and courthouse, as you hear stories from accusers and victims to gain a better understanding yourself. Plus, this Salem walking tour starts in the late afternoon leaving you plenty of time to fill up the rest of your day with activities.

The history of Salem, the notorious site of some of the historical witchcraft trials, is shrouded in misconceptions. Unravel the mystery of the town's past on this ghost tour that takes you to all of the main haunted attractions in Salem while offering insight into the town's history through research and eyewitness accounts.

If you want to explore Salem's haunted history without getting lost in the crowd, go at your own pace with an affordable, self-guided smartphone tour. Simply download the touring app to your phone, and start and stop the tour on your own schedule as the pre-recorded narrator shares the history of haunted locales like the Ropes Mansion, Salem Witch House, and Old Burying Point Cemetery, where many witch trial victims were laid to rest.

Uncover the gritty truth of what happened in 1692 on a walking tour focused on the real history of the Salem witch trials. Skip the tourist traps and hear about the chilling events of mass hysteria and executions right at the places where it all took place. Visit many historic locations with real ties to the trials, from the Old Burying Point Cemetery to the Salem Town Hall.

*Only walking tour company in Salem featured in Hocus Pocus 2. The tryals have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 330 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.We invite you to be part of our story and learn why true history is Better Than Fiction. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

Get a more intimate glimpse into Salem during a walking tour that focuses on the dark history of the city. Without having to worry about checking maps or getting lost, you’ll navigate the city streets with ease and listen to historical commentary that you’re unlikely to find in the guide books. Plus, you can choose from an afternoon or evening departure time.

Celebrate Halloween with a spooky tour of Salem that illuminates the supernatural side of the city. As you hear from your guide about witches and ghosts, experience a ‘magic lantern’ show that uses technology to project rare images along the walls of the walking route, bringing another element to the haunting tales.

Discover the dark side of the city with this gruesome historical tour of Salem. Your local historian will take you on a journey back in time to revisit some of the most tragic moments in the city’s past. You’ll hear stories about the Old County Jail, the victims of the Salem witch trials, and the “curses” of Sarah Good and Giles Corey. This adults-only tour includes stops at the Salem Witch Village and Gardner-Pingree House.

We will arrange a private pick up from your hotel in the city center of Boston. Alongside your private driver and separate tour guide we will head towards Salem and Marbelhead. Salem is also known as "Witch City" because of the infamous trials that took place in 1692. It was in Salem where the Puritans settled upon their arrival from England and where more than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, most of whom were hanged. In Salem you can see what was a classic New England town. Find beautiful and elegant mansions perfectly preserved. Walking along the waterfront you will reach other historic sites such as the Customs Building, the Maritime Information Center and the Seven Roofs House. After Salmen, we will head towards Marblehead. It is an ideal place for photography lovers. Its harbor is the birthplace of the United States Navy. In Marblehead we will have a view of Abbot Hall. Please note that the total duration of this tour is 5 hours from pick up to drop off.

Salem, Massachusetts, is known for the infamous witch trials, but that isn’t the only historical occurrence you’ll learn about during this guided walking tour. Join a guide for a deep dive into the long history of Salem from the Puritans and Patriots to the present day. You’ll stop by city landmarks including the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Pickering House, and the Ropes Mansion and Gardens. This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Think you know what happened during the Salem Witch Trials? Think again! This trivia tour pulls back the curtain on this sleepy town’s harrowing history. Walk Salem’s historic streets and learn how the witch panic turned friends and family against one another. Get to know the victims, their persecutors, and the unbelievable true story about the town’s dark past. As you explore, you’ll also be prompted with trivia questions to test your knowledge of this infamous era! You can skip the questions if you like. The app will then function as a GPS triggered tour guide. Explore, experience, and learn all at once! 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 Armory, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. The tour is available forever from the minute you purchase.

A first of its kind tour of Salem! Start by joining us for an hour long walking tour through Salem's varied history. Learn about the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Crime and Punishment, our part in the beginnings of the Revolutionary War, and Murder and Betrayal among Salem's elite. Then board our chartered vessel, "The Naumkeag" provided by Essex Heritage, for a unique view of Salem's harborfront by sea, and hear stories from Salem's Golden Age of Sail, including our famous Nathaniels; Hawthorne and Bowditch, who revolutionized literature and navigation, and how Salem was connected to the first and last Captains hanged for Piracy in America! If bad weather prevents us from doing the harbor tour, we will adjust the tour to a two hour walking tour and provide a partial refund, or guests may choose to reschedule.

Learn all about Salem’s highlights and history—and see the city at its most atmospheric when you explore in the middle of winter—on this introductory walking tour. Bundle up and meet your guide in central Salem. You’ll learn about the town’s infamous Witch Trials, will visit its cemetery and Witch House, will see highlights like the Old Town Hall, and will even learn about supposed hauntings and spooky happenings.

Get the full Massachusetts experience with this combo of walking and driving tours around Boston! You’ll find ten tours in one app - all highly entertaining, thoroughly researched and prepared by local guides. Self-Guided Tours are: 1- Boston Freedom Trail (Walking) 2- Harvard Square (Walking) 3- Boston Ghost (Walking) 4- Salem Witch Trials (Walking) 5- Boston Harborwalk (Walking) 6- Plymouth (Walking) 7- Cape Cod & Provincetown (Driving) 8- Cape Ann (Driving) 9- Battle of Lexington (Driving) 10- Martha’s Vineyard (Driving) This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value. Within 30 mins we'll send you a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and then download the tour inside. Head over to the first stop. Launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience.

Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine judges, dozens of jurors and hundreds who observed the trials. Calculations estimate that there could be 100 million descendants from the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. Many descendants know but many don't know. Most of them have never been in the public eye. However, many of them are famous and some are infamous. You'll be surprised. This tour will bring you throughout the downtown area of old Salem Towne and will discuss key people involved in the 1692 Witchcraft Trials and their descendants. Perhaps you are one of them.

A private picnic to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy each others company. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the Witch city attractions and take in the beauty of the Salem Sound. Sit and a private picnic and reconnect with each other.

That Salem has a moniker that goes against its reputation may surprise you. Salem, the Hebrew word for peace, was chosen as the town's name by the colonists in the 17th century. Salem, Massachusetts, is a seaside community with a maritime past and an important American colonial town. It possesses many of the traits we associate with those early settlements, including a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong community ties, and a hardy nature to withstand the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, witches and the 1692 witch trials are intrinsically linked to Salem. Since recognizing and embracing its notorious past, Salem has transitioned from trying to hide it to becoming a favorite tourist attraction for history aficionados, seafood lovers, and those smitten with the tales of witchcraft. Join our Salem History Experience and learn all you ever wanted to know about Salem, beyond the witch trials.

You might be surprised to learn that Salem has a name that contradicts its image. The colonists chose the name Salem, which is the Hebrew word for peace, for the town in the seventeenth century. Salem, Massachusetts, was a significant American colonial town and a seaside hamlet with a maritime history. It exhibits many of the characteristics we identify with those early settlers, such as a Puritan work ethic, devotion to education, strong links to the community, and a hardiness to weather the rigors of a coastal winter. Of course, Salem is inextricably associated to witches and the 1692 witch trials. Salem has changed from trying to hide its unpleasant past to embracing it, making it a preferred tourist destination for history buffs, seafood enthusiasts, and individuals who are fascinated by witchcraft stories. Join our Salem History Experience and discover everything there is to know about Salem, the witch trials, and beyond.