• Pickering House - Discover the lifestyle of the 17th-century residents and their ties to the Witch Trials.
• Broad Street Cemetery - Enter if you dare! Explore the final resting place of many notable Salem figures and immerse yourself in the enigma of Salem’s second oldest (1655) Christian burial ground. (Please note, this stop is difficult or impossible to access for those using wheels. If you rely on a walker or wheelchair, this stop is not accessible).
• Hamilton Hall - What caused this sophisticated ballroom to anger a Salem minister, and how is it linked to Alexander Hamilton?
• Chestnut Street - We will view the exterior of the house where the renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne lived with his wife Sofia and their children.
• Salem Athenaeum - Learn about the Athenaeum’s most famous member and his belief in the supernatural.
• Ropes Mansion and Garden - A filming location for Hocus Pocus! Visit the home and garden of a famously haunted house!
• Witch House - The residence of a Witchcraft Trials judge.

• All guides are experienced teachers.

• The tour is all outdoors. We do not enter any buildings.

This tour blends authentic stories from Salem’s history with gentle ghost tales suitable for children aged 6 and up. The goal is not to frighten the children, but to offer a slight thrill and a touch of mystery for those who enjoy ghost stories. Additionally, fascinating historical facts are shared throughout the tour. The route is close to downtown, yet slightly off the main path, offering a scenic experience that feels like stepping back in time. The tour concludes at the historic and eerie Broad Street Cemetery, established in 1655. The meeting point is at 18 Broad St. Salem.

For over twelve years, families traveling with children have selected Salem Kids Tours for an enjoyable, well-researched, and captivating journey through history. Often, children have expressed, “I didn’t want the tour to end.” Parents have often described our tours as the highlight of their visit to Salem. We are delighted to guide you around. We cherish children, understand their unique needs, and eagerly anticipate welcoming you on one of our tours.

• The tour is all outdoors.
• We cross streets, navigate over uneven pavement and bricks, and climb a small hill to get into the Broad Street Cemetery. Wheelchair users will not be able to access our final stop.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.