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Historic Overview of Salem Walking Tour
Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salem’s remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st Century city. The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. Experience all of Salem’s history in our 90 minute tour. We'll discuss a little bit of everything, including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age of Sail, revolutionary history, inventors, famous visitors, TV & Movies shot here and more.The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem.
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem. 1 purchase works on 4 smartphones. Once you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime. This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime. Contactless and social distance friendly. It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker. What makes this tour special? -The spooky narrator is one of a kind. -This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure. -Go anytime. Go at your own pace -Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.
The Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour
Ghost City Tours has spent many years researching ghost stories and haunted locations in and around Salem. This means that when you choose Ghost City Tours, you hear the true story of the ghosts and hauntings in Salem. You'll also hear about the history of Salem and our local legends and folklore, including the haunted locations that deal with the Witch Trials. We like pushing the envelope, offering tourists and locals alike a chance to join our Guides and journey into areas of Salem that are not on the popular routes through town. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours
Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour
This tour combines true tales from Salem’s past with some mild ghost stories just for kids age 6+. Our aim is not to scare the heck out of your kids, but to provide a little shiver and bit of mystery for kids who like ghost stories. We are also telling you intriguing historical facts as well. This tour follows a route that is near the downtown, but it’s a little off the beaten path, very picturesque, and you’ll feel as if you stepped back in time. The tour ends at our historic and creepy Broad Street Cemetery, which was established in 1655. Meets at 316 Essex Street. For over twelve years, parents traveling with kids have chosen Salem Kids Tours for a fun, well-researched and fascinating trip through time. Many times we have heard from kids, “I didn’t want the tour to end.” Parents have described our tours as the highlight of their trip to Salem. We are happy to show you around. We love kids, we understand their unique needs, and we look forward to meeting you on one of our tours.
Salem Kids Walking History Tour
Salem’s “must do” for visiting families, Salem kids tours have captivated and inspired guests for over ten years. Led by local educators who have a passion for history and a love for sharing stories with kids, Salem dids tours will inspire young learners, spark imagination, and invite kids to extend and share their knowledge after the tour is over. Our guides are committed to opening young minds and hearts to the fascinating history that surrounds us. Parents looking for a high-quality outdoor experience that the kids will love, enjoy, and remember choose Salem kids tours when planning family travel. Come on the tour that parents have described as “the best thing we did in Salem”.
Cemetery and Witchcraft Trials Tour
This tour is an excellent way to get the full history of Salem without a lot of walking. The tour is lead by local colonial cemetery expert Daniel Fury, author of "If These Stones Could Speak: the History and People of the Old Salem Burying Point". The information provided is thoroughly researched, and questions are always welcome.
Wicked Awesome Tours: Witch Trial History and Salem Haunts!
Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the actual locations where the historic events took place. Then, learn of Salem's hauntings while exploring spooky buildings, cemeteries, hotels, and former jails. We also dive into Salem's history of war, piracy, business, Hocus Pocus movie locations, and humorous tales of a city almost 400 years old. Our guides are passionate about the history and experienced story tellers. The tour is 1 hour in length and goes regardless of weather.
Salem History Lovers Walking Tour
A two and a half hour history and architecture tour given by a former guide on the Salem Trolley. The route is less than two miles. We will see Chestnut Street, the Pickering House, Broad Street Cemetery, 3 Hocus Pocus filming locations, and sights related to puritans, the Witch Trials, old architecture, maritime trade, early events of the American Revolution, Hamilton Hall, first-period homes, the most haunted building, the spookiest grave, the Lyceum, the evolution of Halloween, and great restaurants. The tour is not scripted, and hard questions are welcomed.
The Salem Witch Walk
Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and Much More You will participate in 3 spells: -A Full Ritual -A Bay Leaf Wishing Spell -And Herbal Magic that you get to take home with you! Before you leave you the Garden: You will Jump the Broom and Leave your worries behind! Your tour guide will walk you through the streets of Salem, where you will learn about what Real Witches Do and Don’t Do, while focusing on Modern Day Witchcraft as well as respecting the Victims of the 1692 Witch Trails with a Blessing!
Salem Ghosts: Witches, Warlocks, & Hauntings
Come on our chilling ghost tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! The Salem Ghost Tour walking route is a great way to catch all of the main haunted attractions in Salem! We curate our tour of Salem carefully, spending time and energy on gathering the best research, eyewitness accounts, and historical facts within our retellings. Our ghost tour makes for a great introduction to Salem for first-timers, or a memorable night out for locals! Our Salem Ghost Tour takes you through 8-12 different sites around the city, each one spookier than the last. Salem Ghost Tours is a family friendly attraction and is suitable for everyone, so bring your kids, your friends, or a date! We’ll make sure you have an informative, exciting, and memorable night. Purchase an extension for 4 bonus locations after the standard 8-stop tour ends! We are the Top-rated, scariest, most authentic tour! We provide Rarely-told stories that are bone-chilling!