Things to do in Salem, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Ghost & Vampire Tours

Many people believe in the paranormal, in spirits and djinn and unknown activity. And while we have reports and evidence of such occurrences all around Salem, it is our history that is truly terrifying. For it is humanity that is the real monster. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we learn about brutal murders, strange legal battles, secret passages, curses, spiders, and of course, torture.

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Join us for the best historical tour in Salem. Your licensed guide will lead you on a 2 hour journey back in time. Visit over a dozen locations of historical significance within the downtown area and learn why the history is more frightening than fiction.

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Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations. This nightly 120-minute walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional and artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you while in Salem.

Inclusions: 2-hour Hauntings & History Salem Walking Tour, Listen to 400 years of Salem history from a local historian, Day-time or lantern led night-time tour options available, Professional/Local Guide, Complimentary Bottled Water (summer only) or Hand Warmers (winter only)

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Come experience the darker side of Salem on our night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind 90-minute tour of this mysterious seaside city. Not for the faint of heart, but for those who love a good scandalous story! This tour is a combination of the real, actual murders, crime stories, ghostly sightings and history. This tour is not appropriate for children. Travelers must be 13+. Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. For a full refund, you must cancel 24 hours in advance, no exceptions.

Inclusions: 90-minute Mysteries & Murders of Salem Walking Tour, Hear spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre on this adults only tour. , Professional Guide

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Join your local guide for a trip back in history as they share the story of Salem’s founding in 1626 by Puritans, whose search for religious freedom ultimately ended in a wave of fear, suspicion, and anger that gripped Salem for one fateful year in 1692. Your tour will include stops at some of Salem’s most popular locations, like the Witch House, Chestnut Street, & Burying Point Cemetery, and some secluded off-the-beaten-path locations that very few tourists get to experience. Along the way, your guide, an experienced storyteller, will recount all the details of the witchcraft hysteria & share Salem’s spookiest local legends of hauntings from 1600s through the present day. All tours meet outside of Coon’s Card and Gift Shop. 2 hours (All ages)

Inclusions: English guide

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Real history, real hauntings! Spellbound is a unique walking tour of the Witch City focusing on the history of the Salem Witch Trials and paranormal investigation! Learn the secrets of 1692 as well as the sinister side of Salem today!

Inclusions: English-speaking guide

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Visit the spookiest spots in downtown Salem and hear haunting tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem on this Spooky-kooky (skooky?) 60 minute tour of this historic city!

Inclusions: Certified guide

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"What is a REAL Witch?" is the most frequently asked question in Salem! Here is your opportunity to ask a REAL WITCH for yourself during this 30 - 45 minute, UNSCRIPTED, and unique walk through the city! Come ask us your questions and learn what it means to be a REAL PRACTICING WITCH!

Inclusions: Certified guide

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Save $5 on two tours! Learn the History and the Mystery of Salem's dark past in "Steps through 1692" and "Salem's Spooky Specters". Step through time to learn the real story of the infamous Salem Witch Trials in this 30+ minute walking tour though the heart of Salem, MA. Then--after dark--hear haunting tales of madness, murder, and mayhem at some of the spookiest spots downtown.

Inclusions: Certified guide

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Save $10 and TAKE ALL THREE TOURS!!! Learn the History, Mystery, and Magick of Salem's past and present in Steps through 1692, Salem's Spooky Specters, and Wandering Witches. Wandering Witches@ 3:30 "What is a REAL Witch?" is one of the most frequently asked questions in Salem. Join us on our completely unique and UNSCRIPTED tour where you can learn everything you've ever wanted to know from a REAL practicing Witch! aprox. 30 -45 minutes. Steps Through 1692 @ 5pm: Step through time to learn the real story of the infamous Salem Witch Trials in this 45 minute walking tour though the heart of Salem, MA. Salem's Spooky Spectres: Then--after dark--hear haunting tales of madness, murder, and mayhem at some of the spookiest spots downtown with a laugh or two in between! See You Soon Ghouls and Gals!!!

Inclusions: Certified guide

Exclusions: Private transportation