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Tours/Salem/Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

5.0(1)Salem1–3 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

At a glance

Duration
1–3 hours
Price from
$9 / person
Location
Salem
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Shaka Guide Apps
Meeting point
Start your tour at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, located in the heart of downtown Salem. Armory Park is just outside with plenty of seating, and inside you’ll find maritime exhibits, rangers, a gift shop, water, and restrooms. For exact details, please check the app.

Description

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.

Tour Options

Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

Itinerary

15 min

Tour starting point. Outside are benches and a park with granite benches. Inside are National Park Service maritime displays and park rangers for info, a gift shop, water for purchase, free restrooms, and benches for sitting.

Peabody Essex Museum
Pass by

We're just stopping here briefly, but we highly suggest that if you're going to choose just one museum out of all of them to visit, you make it this one. It's the best one and the one with the most accuratate, true and powerful exhibit about the Salem Witch Trials.

The Daniels House Historic Site
5 min

This is the spot where the First Meetinghouse of Salem once stood, where the preliminary witch trials were held. There is a plaque on the side of the building saying so. The current building now houses a restaurant on the ground floor.

Pass by

This restaurant, in the Daniel Low building, is said to be haunted.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
7 min

An iconic landmark statue in the middle of downtown Salem.

Ropes Mansion and Garden
Pass by

An old sea merchant mansion said to be haunted, and where the movie Hocus Pocus filmed scenes, aka "The Allison House" in the movie.

Hamilton Hall
10 min

A shining example of Federal Architecture and the crowning design of famous architect Samuel McIntire. Loaded with history, including the activist Remond Family, and it sits on the most beautiful street in America -- Chestnut Street.

The Witch House at Salem
Pass by

The oldest home still standing associated with the Salem Witch Trials, former home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and said to be haunted.

5 min

Considered to be haunted, this hotel sits on the grounds of what was once the home of Sheriff George Corwin, said to have abused those accused of witchcraft.

Salem Old Town Hall
Pass by

Said to be haunted, this community building in the heart of Derby Square in Salem was used to film scenes from the movie Hocus Pocus.

15 min

A cemetery dating back even before the Salem Witch Trials.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial
30 min

A square plot adjacent to Charter Street Cemetery, where there is one granite bench for each of the victims of the Salem Witch Trials.

What's included

Included
Tours NEVER expire
Freedom to explore at your own pace
Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Not included
Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall (price varies)
The Ropes Mansion
The Witch House (price varies)
The Witch Dungeon Museum (price varies)
Old Town Hall

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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1 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
  • The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
  • Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
  • Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
  • Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting

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 Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour take?

Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.

How much does Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour cost?

Prices start at $9 per person for this Salem experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts 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 Start your tour at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, located in the heart of downtown Salem. Armory Park is just outside with plenty of seating, and inside you’ll find maritime exhibits, rangers, a gift shop, water, and restrooms. For exact details, please check the app. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Shaka Guide Apps.

Reviews(1)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

J
Jennifer_W
July 18, 2026 · via Viator
Fun family activity with teenagers

It was a great way to tour all the sites on our own schedule. It gave us the freedom to go off plan and explore if something caught our eye.

Operator response

Aloha Jennifer, That is exactly why we love the self-guided format—it gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace, take detours when something catches your eye, and experience the history on your own schedule without feeling rushed. We are so glad it made for a fun, stress-free family adventure! If you ever plan another family getaway, we’d love to tag along again! Wishing you and your family safe travels and beautiful memories. Mahalo, Shaka Guide Team 🤙

$9/ person
5.0(1)
Duration1–3 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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