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Fun and entertaining
Very fun! Our guide was very entertaining!
Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $30 / person
- Location
- Salem
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 471 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Salem Historical Tours, LLC
- Meeting point
- We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
Description
Salem has worked its way into the supernatural record as centuries of macabre history and unexplained events have unfolded here. Not all of them are just legends. You will be surprised at the quality of documented paranormal research and authentic chilling tales that have come to define Salem’s reputation. Ghost hunters love our colonial architecture, dimly lit alleyways, and historic cemeteries. You'll hear some first-hand accounts of weird phenomena, bizarre occurrences experienced by residents and exclusive information of local hauntings researched by investigators. And you will be led by a professional guide who brings the city’s most active spirits to life under the glow of a lantern. (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour).
Tour Options
Itinerary
Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Meet your professional and entertaining guide, who will light the way for your hauntingly historic walking tour of Salem. Follow them into the night to begin your 1.5-hour walking tour. With the light from the lantern, make your way through Salem's streets. Through your guide's storytelling, dark humor, and captivating tales, learn about the paranormal activity in this infamous town. You will visit as many of these locations as time allows, hearing stories of Visit documented hauntings, accidental death and murder.
Ropes Mansion and Garden
Enter the backyard of the Ropes Mansion that is replete with paranormal activity and includes stories of several people who died in the house. There have been many sightings in the colonial revival garden so take many pictures and maybe you catch an anomaly.
Charter Street Cemetery
You will get to see the oldest cemetery in Salem which is one of the oldest in the country. You will hear tales of paranormal activity in the cemetery and the buildings around it. Many anomalies have been seen in our cemetery.
John Ward House
The John Ward house is where accused witches were examined in 1692 when the home was across the street from the jail. It has since been relocated to the grounds of the Peabody Essex Museum, but the activity is still there.
The Witch House at Salem
The Witch House is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was one of the key judges during the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. There is a lot of paranormal activity there that has been captured by our guests. Eight of Corwin's children died in the home and the employees who run the home constantly report weird happenings in the home.
Enter the alleyway behind the restaurant and hear about an incredible murder that happened in the 1830s involving a love triangle between a sea captain, sailor and indentured servant. Sightings of the servant, aka Blue Lady, continue to be seen today by guests of the restaurant and the waitstaff.
The Merchant Hotel stands on the grounds of where the home of 1692 Witchcraft Trials sheriff George Corwin lived. There are stories that Corwin tortured people in the basement. He died in the home from a heart attack or brain aneurysm. Various reports have surfaced over the years of strange occurrences at the brick structure. Let our guide regale you with them and explain the reason why this may be happening. (we do not go in this house).
Gardner Pingree House
The Gardner Pingree House was built in 1804 and had a sensational murder there in 1830 involving a complicated conspiracy to get the money of Captain Joseph White. The plan unravelled as the co-conspirators turned on each other resulting in a suicide and the execution of two men.
What's included
Included
Analytics on any ghost photos you may get
Guide will dress in a costume
All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.
We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary
Local, professional and certified local guide
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.
Traveller Ratings
4.0
471 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
- Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check our website for details on where to park and options to get here..
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour take?
Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Salem experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
Reviews(471)
J
Recommend ghost tour.
An educational and informative tour about some amazing places in Salem. Our guide was enthusiastic, used personal experiences for part of the stories, and answered every question thrown his way. I do recommend. He also cared for everyone's safety and made sure all stayed together before continuing. At the end, he noticed my husband and I lost. He took the time to check on us and helped us find a place to eat. We were famished after all that walking.
Operator response
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
W
Spooktacular!
Bob was amazing… he was so knowledgeable… had us laughing and having g goosebumps the next moment. Well worth the time and money to do this! Learned so much!
Operator response
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Bob is one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
C
10/10 - Bob
Bob lead our tour. He did such an amazing job, very entertaining and you can tell he really enjoys what he does!
Operator response
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Bob is one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
C
Not great
Just wasn’t what I expected. I wanted to hear about haunted places and more on ghosts. It seemed we didn’t hear about Salem and the ghosts there. Our guide talked a lot about personal stuff and showed us his pictures.
Operator response
We understand that not every guide’s presentation style connects with every guest, but the reaction you described isn’t something we typically see from our groups. Most of our visitors leave with great reviews and often comment on how much they learned and enjoyed the experience. Our tours are carefully designed to offer both historical depth and engaging storytelling, and they’re led by guides who are deeply knowledgeable about Salem’s rich and complex past.
3
Not as advertised
Not what I thought I was getting at all. Other historical ghosts tours that I have been on, actually give us some historical information. This was just a man rambling about personal experiences but no actual proof. So if you like someone simply storytelling then this is the tour for you. No EMF devices like other tours and just simply so disappointing. One group actually left early and wish I would have followed such a waste of two hours.
Operator response
No where on our description does it say we use EMF readers or anything. The tour is also 90 minutes not 2 hours. We understand that not every guide’s presentation style connects with every guest, but the reaction you described isn’t something we typically see from our groups. Most of our visitors leave with great reviews and often comment on how much they learned and enjoyed the experience. Our tours are carefully designed to offer both historical depth and engaging storytelling, and they’re led by guides who are deeply knowledgeable about Salem’s rich and complex past.
T
Lacking polish and professionalism
The guide smelled like booze, and appeared disheveled, with dirty clothes. The stories were disjointed and full of nonsensical tangents.
Operator response
Our guide was not under the influence of alcohol. If you had concerns about the guide we could've addressed that while the group was still here. We understand that not every guide’s presentation style connects with every guest, but the reaction you described isn’t something we typically see from our groups. Most of our visitors leave with great reviews and often comment on how much they learned and enjoyed the experience. Our tours are carefully designed to offer both historical depth and engaging storytelling, and they’re led by guides who are deeply knowledgeable about Salem’s rich and complex past.
M
Not for me
The group had way too many people in it and should be capped, couldn't hear guide too well and facking other companies had tours also. One literally walked right through ours. The guide was also definitely in a rush and threw a few subtle woke political references. One happened very early on in the tour which immediately made me lose interest.
Operator response
We understand that not every guide’s presentation style connects with every guest, but the reaction you described isn’t something we typically see from our groups. Most of our visitors leave with great reviews and often comment on how much they learned and enjoyed the experience.
C
Haunts and Salem
Great walking tour of Salem, its otherworldly events, and great historical info
Operator response
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
P
Great historical, haunted tour. 10/10 would recommend!
Zack (Zach?) was a wonderful tour guide! He seamlessly weaved in history, humor and bit of fright into our tour! We learned a lot on our walk through downtown Salem. We paid a little under $30 per ticket, which is well worth the 1 -1/2 hour walk, guided tour. Our group was, I’d say between 15-20 people, but it was the perfect size for this type of tour. As a believer in ghosts, I had plenty of information and opportunities to capture something on camera.
Operator response
Hello and Thank you for the amazing review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with us! Zach is one of the best guides in town! Please be sure to come back and visit again soon!
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