Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour

Uncover the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials on this engaging walking tour. Explore over a dozen locations, learn from local historians, and discover why the true history is more frightening than fiction!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Halloween Museum - Start your walking tour outside the Halloween Museum and follow your licensed guide through the streets of Salem. Your guide will take you to more than a dozen historically significant sites in downtown Salem. Discover the true events of 1692 and other intriguing aspects of Salem’s rich history!
What's Included
  • Licensed professional guide
  • 400 years of historical exploration
  • Guaranteed on-time departure
  • Enchanting Bewitched Walking Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide
  • Parking is not included. Please allow ample time for traffic and parking.
  • No accommodations can be made for late arrivals. Tours depart on time.
  • We do not have restrooms on site or along the tour route.
Additional Information

2024 Viator Experiences Rising Star Award Winner! Often referred to as the “Best tour in Salem!” The most in-depth look at the Witch Trials the city has to offer. Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL history of Salem, Massachusetts. With a local historian as your guide, you’ll visit over a dozen locations in downtown Witch City and…

Location
Halloween Museum of Salem
Essex Street
Tours depart from outside the Halloween Museum at 131 Essex Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kassondrag771
Nov 22, 2025
An excellent tour! - An excellent tour! We learned so much and saw many sites regarding Halloween & the Salem Witch Trials. Sarah was AMAZING! Incredibly knowledgeable. 10/10 experience.
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Explorer575362
Nov 17, 2025
Salem in November is the best time to go - Sarah is incredible. She's so eloquent and knowledgeable. You can really tell she loves history and the city. I loved learning about the trials with her and all the delicious recommendations she had to offer!
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Cate
Nov 16, 2025
Loved it! - Sarah was very knowledgeable and entertaining while we walked through Salem. She talked about history and tourism while throwing in some fun facts. Definitely recommend!
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Zachtriplett
Oct 29, 2025
Totally Worth the Experience! - Excellent experience on the Bewitched Tour with Sarah! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Salem Witch Trials and gave us all the information we were hoping for! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a tour that's entertaining, informational, affordable, and sensitive to the dark history of Salem!
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Hikergirl8446
Oct 27, 2025
THIS IS THE TOUR! - This is the tour everyone WANTS to get! Our tour guide knew everyone, was a great narrator, and our group was large. It was perfect for me, who went solo, and I knew right away that it was the best one.
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B1387gfkellyp
Oct 13, 2025
wonderful, witchy experience!! - Sarah was wonderful, knowledgeable and provided some comedic relief when it was feeling too heavy. Highly recommend this tour!
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823deidrar
Oct 6, 2025
5 star walking tour - Best walking tour I could have imagined! Our guide was phenomenal. We were presented with so much interesting history and information about Salem, the witch trials, and the accused Witches. We scheduled the 7 pm tour on a Friday and were extremely impressed. This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️tour!!
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M5458ngelizabethg
Oct 2, 2025
The Best Tour in Salem! - Sarah was wonderful! If you want an authentic, educated tour about Salem and its past this is the tour to take. She was entertaining, friendly and very knowledgeable.
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Melissabn679nu
Sep 29, 2025
A great mix of history and lore! - The guide was informative and engaging. We learned a lot about the history, visited key sites and enjoyed the walk. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jennifer
Sep 24, 2025
Visiting downtown Salem - Sarah @Salem the podcast was a great historian. It was great to put a face to the voice. Before you go, listen to all the great info she has. I enjoyed how she unfolded the past with truth and humor.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).