Overview
It's the 30th anniversary of Hocus Pocus, the movie we all loved as kids (and still as adults) where Allison, Max, Dani and Binx the talking cat need to save the town from the evil Sanderson sisters. Relive the drama as we show you the locations where this movie was shot as well as tell you behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
We'll also tell you about Hocus Pocus 2 (not shot in Salem). However, Disney chose our guide to be in the movie as a Tour Guide so you will get inside information about the sequel that you can't get anywhere else.
In addition, you will learn other ways how Salem has worked its way into Hollywood. We've had over 100 TV shows, movies, documentaries and reality shows shot in Salem.. The first movie filmed here was a silent movie in the late 19th century.
And there are more coming every year. Some are about our witch hysteria and ghosts, but many have nothing to do with our notorious past. It's not just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local, Professional and Certified Guide.
Visit locations where several movies were shot like Hubie Halloween, Joy & American Hustle
See the sites where Hocus Pocus was filmed
See where TV Shows like Defending Jacob and a PBS Documentary were shot
A guide who was in Hocus Pocus 2 that can provide exclusive information.
View screenshots of movies and TV shows filmed in Salem that are too far to walk
Gratuities
No food and drink offered for free, but they can be purchased on site.
No hotel pick up
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Check in 15 minutes before your tour time at Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street. We are in a large brick building at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. The Trolley Depot store is on the corner. We are the other end of the building next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
What to expect
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Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
10 min
Check in at the Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street, 15-20 minutes prior to the departure time at 1pm. You can check in anytime that day before your tour to receive your tickets. Then, meet your knowledgeable and entertaining guide, who will walk you through Salem to the fascinating locations used on the big and small screens. Listen as your guide regales you with the entertaining stories of the TV shows and movies that were filmed in our infamous town. Learn about the actors who were here and where some of them stayed. You will see where the movie sets were located and get inside information.Then when you watch these movies again, you’ll recognize those locations. Take a walk through movie magic on this 1-hour tour!
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Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
5 min
See the Bewitched statue and hear about the episodes shot in Salem.
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Old Burying Point Cemetery
10 min
Hear what movies and TV shows were shot at the cemetery
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Salem Common
15 min
See the building used for the high school in Hocus Pocus, the hotel used for Joy and the museum used for Hubie Halloween.
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Pickering Wharf
10 min
Learn what movies where shot at Pickering Wharf
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Salem
10 min
See the Salem Courthouses where they filmed American Hustle and Defending Jacob
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The Witch House at Salem
10 min
Learn what TV shows and movies used the Witch House and what actors were there.
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Ropes Mansion and Garden
10 min
Visit the Ropes Mansion that was Allison's House in the movie Hocus Pocus.
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Salem Old Town Hall
10 min
Many movies and TV shows shot here including scenes from Hocus Pocus, Lords of Salem, a PBS documentary and more.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour
Can I cancel Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets.
What's included?
- Local, Professional and Certified Guide.
- Visit locations where several movies were shot like Hubie Halloween, Joy & American Hustle
- See the sites where Hocus Pocus was filmed
- See where TV Shows like Defending Jacob and a PBS Documentary were shot
- A guide who was in Hocus Pocus 2 that can provide exclusive information.
- View screenshots of movies and TV shows filmed in Salem that are too far to walk
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- No food and drink offered for free, but they can be purchased on site.
- No hotel pick up
Which places does it visit?
It visits Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour, Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Salem Common, Pickering Wharf, The Witch House at Salem, Ropes Mansion and Garden, Salem Old Town Hall.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Salem Historical Tours, LLC
