Overview
Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted!
Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem
75 minute Salem Night Tour
Hear amazing stories of Salem's history
Professional/Local Licensed City of Salem Tour Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from other attractions
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Check in instructions differ by month, please see below for instructions.
In OCTOBER:
Check in at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts) 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Join the check in line when your entire party is present. When you are checked in you will depart, possibly earlier than your ticket time. The last tour guide to leave will depart exactly on time. Guests who arrive late (even by just a minute) cannot be checked in. Please double-check with your group and make sure you have enough tickets, additional tickets CANNOT be purchased at check in.
November through September:
Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
[November - September Check-In]: Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts)
[October Check-In]: Share this information with EVERY person in your party. Check in at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts) 30 minutes prior to your tour time. Join the check in line when your entire party is present.
When you are checked in you will depart, possibly earlier than your ticket time. The last tour guide to leave will depart exactly on time. Guests who arrive late (even by just a minute) cannot be checked in.
Please double-check with your group and make sure you have enough tickets, additional tickets CANNOT be purchased at check in. Especially in October, late arrivals (even by just a minute) cannot be accepted, cannot be refunded, cannot 'catch up', cannot move to a different time slot, and cannot be checked in under any circumstances.
What to expect
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Salem Night Tour
1 hour 30 min
Take a spooky stroll through downtown Salem, Massachusetts on this haunt and history, night walking tour. Join the adventure Friday and Saturday at 8pm or Sunday through Thursday at 6pm. Starting April 1st, we will be running every night at 8pm!
Licensed guides lead the way through legends, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a walking tour of historic downtown Salem that lasts about 90 minutes. Hear amazing stories of Salem's past and discover why Salem is one of the most beloved, historic, and haunted towns in America. The route goes at a comfortable pace, rain or shine. This Salem night tour is typically well attended, so reservations are highly recommended.
In October we require guests to be early. Late arrivals (even by just a minute) are not accepted under any circumstances. Guest that cannot arrive early should not book this tour in October. -
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
15 min
Salem Witch Trials memorial featuring a series of inscribed stones throughout the burial ground.
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Salem Old Town Hall
10 min
guests will hear about Salem's movie history and see one of the iconic filming locations of the movie Hocus Pocus
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Old Burying Point Cemetery
15 min
Pass by the cemetery and look into it from the gates as you hear about Salem's most spooky ghosts
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Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
15 min
enter the back garden area of one of Salem's oldest churches, and walk on the unmarked Puritan graves beneath as you hear about the dark history and ghost stories associated with the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
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Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
15 min
Pass through the epicenter of historic Salem filled with shopping, sightseeing and history.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- November - September Check-In: Check in 15 minutes prior to tour time at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
FAQs about The Salem Night Ghost Tour
Can I cancel The Salem Night Ghost Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min.
Where does it start?
Check in instructions differ by month, please see below for instructions. In OCTOBER: Check in at 127 Essex St. (Remember Salem Gifts) 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
What's included?
- Experience a walking ghost tour through the haunted and historic areas of downtown Salem
- 75 minute Salem Night Tour
- Hear amazing stories of Salem's history
- Professional/Local Licensed City of Salem Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from other attractions
Which places does it visit?
It visits Salem Night Tour, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Salem Old Town Hall, Old Burying Point Cemetery, Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by The Salem Night Ghost Tour
