Walking Tours
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Our 1692 Salem tours are designed to provoke thought, stir emotions, and inspire a deeper appreciation for Salem’s rich and complex history. Join us as we step back in time to uncover the stories that lie at the heart of Witch City. Discover the city’s haunting history, its tales of adversity and resilience, and the indelible marks they’ve left on the present. Our 1692 Salem Tour is your gateway to a past that is both profound and poignant, a journey that promises to be as enlightening as it is unforgettable.
No ghost stories or paranormal! Salem history from a rebellious but logical perspective. Join us for a walking tour of Salem free of supernatural or superstitious influences. A unique and modern perspective that can only be brought to you by experienced local witches, historians, and The Satanic Temple!
We offer unique adventures that explore the true history of Salem and its legacy of terrifying hauntings. Our guides do more than just share the facts with you, they are master storytellers, immersing you in the fascinating tales of the Witch City, where great stories begin! Historic and Supernatural tours are offered daily! Please visit our website for more details and additional tours.
Uncover the dark past and mysterious legends of Salem on this haunted history walking tour. Expert historians and paranormal investigators help separate fact from fiction while retelling the events of the 1692 witch trials and leading you through Salem’s most notorious sites. Escape the gimmicks and delve into authentic tales of voodoo, witchcraft, vampires, and ghost sightings that have left their mark on the infamous New England town.
The only tour in Salem designed for both children and adults. With two tours to choose from your family is guaranteed to have a memorable trip. On these teacher lead tours, your family will learn the history of Salem and the infamous Witch Trials on the Salem Kids History Tour. Or you can take the Slightly Spooky Tour, which combines tales from Salem’s past with some mild ghost stories suitable for young kids.
Experience Salem’s most unique and spooky tour – the only one that takes you inside a haunted building, reveals a collection of haunted objects, and shares the chilling stories behind them.
Learn the History and the Mystery of Salem, MA from our experienced, local guides.
Our tours take guests through nearly 400 years of history. Dog friendly and handicap accessible! Find out why Salem was once the wealthiest city in the country. Discover what caused the 1692 Witch Trials hysteria. Stroll the cobblestoned streets taking in more than 300 years of architecture. Listen to wickedly chilling stories of supernatural activity.
The trials have left a footprint on Salem, and the world, that still echo 331 years later. Join us on our 90min walking tour as we visit historic locations and lay the groundwork to explore and unpack what happened in Salem in 1692. Shedding light on how a community driven by fear and led by religious ideology and zealotus extremism, executed 20 innocent people. We invite you to be part of our story and learn why true history is Better Than Fiction.
Take a journey back through time and uncover the REAL history of Salem, Massachusetts. With a local historian as your guide, you’ll visit over a dozen locations in downtown Witch City and explore 400 years of history along the way. Come discover why the TRUE history is more frightening than fiction!
When night falls across Salem, it’s the perfect time to explore the city’s spooky and sinister past on a haunted history tour. On this top-rated walk through one of America’s most haunted places, follow a licensed guide along lamplit streets while listening to legends and true tales of witchcraft, murder, mayhem, and more. Visit sites related to the infamous 17th-century Salem Witch Trials, and hear about the ghostly spirits said to still rattle through the town’s historic homes and graveyards.
Join Salem’s oldest, most respected and recommended tour company offering a wide variety of historic and haunted tours. We provide a historically accurate, entertaining and informative look at our vast and varied history.
Salem Harbor Tours
Privateer Schooner Sailing
The Fame is a full-scale replica of the first American privateer schooner to sail during the War of 1812. Climb aboard for a day tour off Salem Sounds or their breathtaking sunset tour.
Sunset Sail Salem
Climb aboard the schooner When And If for a truly authentic North Shore sailing experience. Enjoy one of their three sailing options, Morning Sails, Afternoon Excursions, and Sunset Sails.
Essex Heritage Boat Tours
Don’t let time determine whether to see Boston or Salem. Visit both towns with the help of a quick and comfortable catamaran. This high-speed ferry service travels from Boston to Salem (or vice versa). Enjoy the scenic adventure from the upper or lower deck of the boat—or just relax at the lounge inside. An onboard galley offers food and beverages for purchase. Upon arrival, many top attractions are within walking distance. For Round Trip, you will need to purchase two separate one way tickets – one departing from Boston and one departing from Salem.