Salem's Dark Side: Witches, Ghosts & Haunting History Walk
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional 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 need while in Salem. Dog friendly! Handicap accessible! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather. ***Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour***
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
PJ_L, 10/25/2025 11:22:50 AM
Great history tour w awesome tour guide…very knowledgeable and a very easy walk…highly recommended and impressed
brittneyr220, 10/25/2025 11:16:05 AM
Jon was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. I love how he integrated his own personal experiences and that he brought a book of pictures to show different things he was talking about. Having a 7th grade teacher do a tour was a great experience because it was all the history I remember learning in middle school that I am so interested about. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Very happy we got him as a tour guide
arth705, 10/25/2025 11:09:35 AM
Lisa did a great job, very knowledgeable. Told several great stories of hauntings. Those were really good. Thanks Lisa
William_B, 10/25/2025 10:53:53 AM
The ghost tour was fabulous! Learned a lot about the history of Salem. Highly recommended to check out this tour.
H4941MOrobertw, 10/25/2025 10:41:33 AM
Reid was very knowledgeable and funny. Great experience and would definitely recommend her! I would definitely attend this tour again in the future.
Shauna_M, 10/25/2025 10:19:15 AM
Our tour guide Dean was great!!! Very personable and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the history and spooky stories about Salem
ladydis2020, 10/25/2025 10:17:36 AM
Our guide Lee was top-notch. She was very informative and very knowledgeable about the history of Salem and which trials we truly enjoyed the walking tour and would highly recommend it.
Mitchell_W, 10/25/2025 10:14:21 AM
Fantastic! Sean was an amazing guide! Extremely informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend
hopek576, 10/25/2025 10:01:01 AM
A great concise look at the history of Salem and of the witch trials. Rachel did an excellent job being engaging and answering questions as they emerged.
Angela_Y, 10/25/2025 9:57:42 AM
Rebecca was funny & engaging. She gave us great info on Salem & the poor people sentenced to death for witchcraft!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
- 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.
- Dog friendly!
- Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
- We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group during busy times
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all tours.
- Smoking and vaping is prohibited on all tours.
- Please allow at least 2 hours for this tour. Some tours run up to 2 hours and 15 minutes
Departure point
Old Town Hall *Please meet on the side with the THREE staircases We do not have an officeReturn details
Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional 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 need while in Salem. Dog friendly! Handicap accessible! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather. ***Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour***Redemption
Tours start outside the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby SQUARE, Salem, MA 01970 (Side of the building with the THREE Staircases) **Important tour information. Please read this message in its entirety** We meet at Old Town Hall located at 32 Derby SQUARE. (NOT Derby Street). You will find your tour guide waiting on the side of Old Town Hall with three staircases facing Front Street. Please note we do *not* have a physical office location. We highly recommend using the restroom prior to the tour. There are public restrooms in Artists’ Row, near the Lobster Shanty, 25 Front Street, and at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street. The visitor center is open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm. Unfortunately, there are no restrooms along our routes. ***Parking can be difficult in Salem!! Please plan to arrive at least an hour prior to your tour to find parking. We recommend parking at the MBTA garage, located at 252 Bridge St. You can find more information on parking at www.salem.org and www.salem.gov. We recommend using the Passport Parking App for metered parking. Tours leave promptly at the start time, and we cannot accommodate latecomers. Thank you and have a wonderful tour! Beth Owner, Witch City Walking Tours Please plan to arrive on site 5-10 minutes prior to tour. Comfortable walking shoes and jacket recommended. Please Note: Guests assume all liability and authorize a photo release by purchasing our tickets.Less than hours before travel date - 0% refund