The Witch House at Salem

Learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport and hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural on this walking tour. Join a group of historians, teachers, and artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. Start at the Old Town Hall and work your way through history, seeing the most beautiful locations throughout the Historic McIntire District and downtown. Visit one of the most beautiful streets in America that showcases 300 years of architecture. Also, find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. Witch City Walking Tours is unlike any other tour because guides will give you the truth about what happened in 1692. All tours are run by locals, teachers, professionals and historians who are passionate about Salem. Find out all the little ins and outs of this historic, beautiful diverse city. Our guides will take time answering each and every question you may have. A tour with Witch City Walking Tours is not to be missed while visiting Salem! We are Dog friendly and Handicap accessible! We do not enter any buildings on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only. Our Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear if needed. New England weather can be unpredictable, so wear layers. ***Please note, we may book up to 39 people per tour *** Tickets purchased prior to September 17 and after November 11 are refundable with a 24-hour cancellation by email at info@witchcitywalkingtours.com. No exceptions. We do have a strict cancellation policy. However, we do try to accommodate schedule changes if space allows, so if you do have a change request please send us an email. All ticket sales are final between September 17 and November 11 are non-refundable. No exceptions. By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release. Please see the waiver here https://www.witchcitywalkingtours.com/liability-waiver

Discover Salem's rich movie and TV history on this walking tour with a local. Spot scenes from your favorite movies, walk through historic streets, and see where they filmed Hocus Pocus. Meet your guide and begin exploring Salem. As you stroll through historic streets and quiet neighborhoods, see where many famous movies and TV shows were filmed. Spot the streets from Hocus Pocus, remember scenes from Bewitched, and hear about the first movie filmed in Salem in 1899. As you walk, learn the surprisingly high number of movies and TV shows filmed on location in this picturesque New England city, including Hocus Pocus, Bewitched, Hubie Halloween, American Hustle, Joy, Bridesmaids, Defending Jacob, The Good Son, and The Crucible.

Walk Salem's spooky streets on a smartphone-guided ghost tour. Listen to professionally narrated stories and discover unnerving legends as you make your way to some of Salem's most haunted locations. Charged smartphone in hand, set out on a ghoulish tour that takes you to eerie sites like the Witch House, the Salem Inn, the Salem Witch Trial Memorial, and many more. Hear stories about the lady in blue, the underground tunnels, the ghost of the strangler, and others. This tour is app-based and uses GPS navigation, guiding you turn by turn to the most haunted locations in Salem. Go at your own pace and take the tour at any time, even exploring the city during the witching hour if you like.

Join this family-friendly walking tour and explore Salem’s haunted houses, cemeteries, and victims of the Witch Trials. Visit locations where spirits are tied to famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Enjoy a stop at one of Salem's haunted cemeteries, Old Burying Point Cemetery, which is considered by many as the most haunted place in Salem. Throughout your tour, visit many other haunted locations, including a few featured on TV Shows like Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures. Learn more about the city's history and famous residents from your local guide.

Take a walking ghost tour through the heart of Salem, encountering landmarks shrouded in eerie legends. Let your guides immerse you in the town’s bewitching past with tales of ghosts, witches, and the supernatural, while you uncover its spectral layers with EMF detectors. As the sun sets and the moon's eerie glow rises, be greeted by your guide, a masterful storyteller with a deep knowledge of Salem's chilling tales. From the moment you step into the mystique of Salem, find yourself captivated by the enchanting atmosphere that surrounds you. Use EMF detectors, the key to unlocking the secrets that may be hidden in the spectral realm. As you explore Salem's most haunted landmarks, look out for fluctuations in electromagnetic fields that often accompany paranormal activity. Head to the Ropes Mansion, a stunning Federal-style house with a history dating back to the 18th century. Rumors of ghostly encounters have swirled around this beautiful mansion, adding to the anticipation of the tour. Next up is the Old Town Hall, an iconic building, and the filming location for the beloved movie "Hocus Pocus". Beyond its Hollywood connection, Old Town Hall is known for its haunted history, with reports of unexplained occurrences that have taken place within its walls. Fee the spectral atmosphere following you as you venture deeper into the streets of Salem. Listen to spine-tingling tales of unexplained apparitions, mysterious sounds, and encounters with the unknown, along with the historical significance of the landmarks you visit. As you walk through the moonlit streets, feel as though the past is reaching out to connect with the present, and the lines between reality and the supernatural blur. Go back home with a new appreciation for the town’s complex history.

Discover the mysteries and history of Salem at your own pace with our Self-Guided Tours and Multi-Language Audio Guide. Tour the haunted city's most iconic landmarks, such as the Witches' House, Peabody Essex Museum and Charter Street Cemetery, while listening to fascinating narrations in the language of your choice. Salem's top audio-guided points of interest for you to visit include: - Salem Witch Museum - Salem Maritime National Historic Site - Salem Willows Park - Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Witch Dungeon Museum - Witch House - Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Old Burying Point Cemetery - House of the Seven Gables - Peabody Essex Museum - Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery - Essex Street Pedestrian Mall With our tours, you decide where to stop, how long to stay at each location, and what you want to hear. The audio guide will provide you with detailed information about Salem's history, architecture and legends, as well as trivia and anecdotes that will surprise you.

Join a captivating journey from Boston to the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts. Delve into the intriguing history that has made Salem so renowned. Your guide will take you on a fascinating tour through time, starting with the famous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Learn about the moral panic, hysteria, and conflict that engulfed the town during that fateful period and the solemn reminders of the innocents whose lives were forever changed. Discover the stories of key figures like Tituba, a woman accused of witchcraft, and Judge Hathorne, who presided over the trials. Visit the Salem Witch Museum and enjoy free time to look through the exhibits. Stop at the house from Hocus Pocus and get your photo taken outside of it. Head to the Essex Street Witch House Museum to learn about Judge Jonathan Corwin, another figure who presided over the witch trials. As you explore the narrow streets and charming architecture, catch glimpses of the colonial past that still resonates throughout the town. Hear tales of the city's maritime heritage, with trade and seafaring shaping Salem's development into a bustling port. Visit the stunning Salem Maritime National Historic Site, to gain insight into Salem's vital role in America's early maritime history. Enjoy some free time in the town to buy souvenirs and get food before returning to the bus. Leave this enchanting town with a deeper knowledge of its captivating past.

Join us for a thrilling Psychic and Witch walking tour in Salem, MA! This tour is designed for who is interested in esotericism, clairvoyance and mystery as you are not only going to learn about the dark and mysterious history of Salem, the infamous "Witch City." But also, you going to experience a clairvoyance tarot and palmistry session by your tour guide who is a renowned professional tarot reader, numerologist and master in palmistry. Get ready to explore Salem and discover the chilling tales of the Salem Witch Trials as we walk through the historic streets. In this tour you'll learn about the accused witches, their trials, and the superstitions that gripped the town centuries ago. Feel the eerie atmosphere as we visit significant landmarks, including the Witch House and Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Hear haunting stories and legends that still send shivers down the spine. Whether you're a history buff or a lover of the supernatural and esoterism this Psychic Witch walking tour promises an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through Salem's bewitching past!

Embark on a private guided tour from Boston to Salem and the picturesque North Shore. Journey northward along the Atlantic Coast and stop in several seaside towns to explore their maritime heritage, pristine beaches, charming streets, and historic homes. Start with pickup from your accommodation and travel to the town of Salem. Discover the real stories behind Salem’s most infamous event, the Salem Witch Trials, at the sites where they occurred. Stop at Salem cemetery where several notable residents, including a notorious judge who presided over the Salem Witch Trials, are buried. You can also choose to visit The House of the Seven Gables, the Salem Witch Museum, and Essex Street, Salem’s vibrant downtown district. Next, venture to the Cape Ann peninsula, which includes idyllic Manchester-by-the-Sea, known for its beaches and upscale boutiques, and Gloucester, a bustling port with historic lighthouses and thriving art scene. Admire the postcard-perfect village of Rockport, a perfect place to enjoy ocean views, listen to the waves crashing on the shore, and see the most-painted building in America, Motif No. 1. After a day of exploration, relax on the return journey to Boston, with drop-off at your accommodation.

Experience the beauty of the city of Salem on a guided walking tour. See the famous places like the Witch House, Derby House, and many more. Learn about the stories that inspired horror writer HP Lovecraft. HP Lovecraft was a writer who delved into the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He came to Salem several times and used the homes, buildings, and the 1692 witchcraft trials as inspiration for some of his fantastic tales. During the tour, you will visit the Crowninshield-Bentley House, the building which inspired The Thing on The Doorstep story. See the Witch House, used for his The Dreams of the Witch House, and the location of the Old Victorian Train Station that he thoroughly loved. Visit the Charter Street Cemetery that was the setting for his story The Unnamable, Images of the Danvers State Hospital that he called the Arkham Sanitarium, and general areas of Salem that he named Arkham in his books. You will learn how Salem influenced many of his writings and how he references Salem in his books.