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Salem's Best Ghost Tour

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Salem, USA

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Overview

Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.

What's Included

  • Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem
  • 75 minute Salem Night Tour
  • Hear amazing stories of Salem's history
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from other attractions
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Meeting Location

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Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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What To Expect

Salem Night Tour

Take a spooky stroll through downtown Salem, Massachusetts on this haunt and history, night walking tour. Join the adventure Friday and Saturday at 8pm or Sunday through Thursday at 6pm. Starting April 1st, we will be running every night at 8pm!Licensed guides lead the way through legends, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a walking tour of historic downtown Salem that lasts about 75 minutes. Hear amazing stories of Salem's past and discover why Salem is one of the most beloved, historic, and haunted towns in America. The route goes at a comfortable pace, rain or shine. This Salem night tour is typically well attended, so reservations are highly recommended.In October we require guests to be early. Late arrivals (even by just a minute) are not accepted under any circumstances. Guest that cannot arrive early should not book this tour in October.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Salem Witch Trials memorial featuring a series of inscribed stones throughout the burial ground.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Armory Regional Visitor Park (Pass By)

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Old Burying Point Cemetery

Pass by the cemetery and look into it from the gates as you hear about Salem's most spooky ghosts
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hocus Pocus Shoot Location: Halloween Party (Pass By)

Hear about part of Salem's filming history!
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Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Pass through the epicenter of historic Salem filled with shopping, sightseeing and history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gardner Pingree House

Hear about Salem's most famous murder, at the site of one of the most paranormally active sites in Salem!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Old Town Hall

guests will hear about Salem's movie history and see one of the iconic filming locations of the movie Hocus Pocus
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

enter the back garden area of one of Salem's oldest churches, and walk on the unmarked Puritan graves beneath as you hear about the dark history and ghost stories associated with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • October Check-In: Check in at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts) 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Join the check in line when your entire party is present. When you are checked in you will depart, possibly earlier than your ticket time. The last tour guide to leave will depart exactly on time. Guests who arrive late (even by just a minute) cannot be checked in. Please double-check with your group and make sure you have enough tickets, additional tickets CANNOT be purchased at check in. Share check in information with ALL members of your party as a late arrival cannot and will not be accepted, not be refunded, not be able to 'catch-up' and not be allowed to moved to a different tour slot.
  • November - September Check-In: Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salem’s Best Ghost Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem
  • 75 minute Salem Night Tour
  • Hear amazing stories of Salem's history
  • Professional/Local Licensed City of Salem Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from other attractions

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • October Check-In: Check in at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts) 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Join the check in line when your entire party is present. When you are checked in you will depart, possibly earlier than your ticket time. The last tour guide to leave will depart exactly on time. Guests who arrive late (even by just a minute) cannot be checked in. Please double-check with your group and make sure you have enough tickets, additional tickets CANNOT be purchased at check in. Share check in information with ALL members of your party as a late arrival cannot and will not be accepted, not be refunded, not be able to 'catch-up' and not be allowed to moved to a different tour slot.
  • November - September Check-In: Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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