Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour

Walk Salem’s dark past under moonlit streets and learn true stories of witch trials, haunted houses, and restless spirits. A clear, friendly voice leads you through historic places and shares tales that send chills. You start when you want. Pause to read old inscriptions, stand before haunted buildings, or peer down alleys where shadows linger. Visit The Witch House, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, The Custom House, and hidden corners locals whisper about. The guide also shows you secret paths others rarely walk. The tour works without internet. It gives you walking directions, spooky facts, and tips you’ll use again. The audio stays on your phone forever. Download the tour, put on your shoes, and explore Salem’s haunted history—step by step, story by story, at your own pace.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Tour starting point. Outside are benches and a park with granite benches. Inside are National Park Service maritime displays and park rangers for info, a gift shop, water for purchase, free restrooms, and benches for sitting.

2. 2

   Peabody Essex Museum

   Pass by

   We're just stopping here briefly, but we highly suggest that if you're going to choose just one museum out of all of them to visit, you make it this one. It's the best one and the one with the most accuratate, true and powerful exhibit about the Salem Witch Trials.

3. 3

   The Daniels House Historic Site

   5 min

   This is the spot where the First Meetinghouse of Salem once stood, where the preliminary witch trials were held. There is a plaque on the side of the building saying so. The current building now houses a restaurant on the ground floor.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Pass by

   This restaurant, in the Daniel Low building, is said to be haunted.

5. 5

   Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

   7 min

   An iconic landmark statue in the middle of downtown Salem.

6. 6

   Ropes Mansion and Garden

   Pass by

   An old sea merchant mansion said to be haunted, and where the movie Hocus Pocus filmed scenes, aka "The Allison House" in the movie.

7. 7

   Hamilton Hall

   10 min

   A shining example of Federal Architecture and the crowning design of famous architect Samuel McIntire. Loaded with history, including the activist Remond Family, and it sits on the most beautiful street in America -- Chestnut Street.

8. 8

   The Witch House at Salem

   Pass by

   The oldest home still standing associated with the Salem Witch Trials, former home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, and said to be haunted.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   5 min

   Considered to be haunted, this hotel sits on the grounds of what was once the home of Sheriff George Corwin, said to have abused those accused of witchcraft.

10. 10

    Salem Old Town Hall

    Pass by

    Said to be haunted, this community building in the heart of Derby Square in Salem was used to film scenes from the movie Hocus Pocus.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    15 min

    A cemetery dating back even before the Salem Witch Trials.

12. 12

    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    30 min

    A square plot adjacent to Charter Street Cemetery, where there is one granite bench for each of the victims of the Salem Witch Trials.

• 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
• Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.