Salem Legends Tour: Hauntings, History and Witch Trials

Discover the haunting history of Salem on the Legends Tour. Uncover the secrets of the Witch Trials, paranormal activity, and surprising chapters of Salem’s past. Book your tickets now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • East India Square - The East India Fountain serves as our meeting point! Meet your guide and enjoy an introduction to Salem. Discover why Salem is famous for the Witch Trials and what makes the East India Fountain so distinctive. Learn about the significance of the grand building you’ll be standing in front of. This is an outdoor-only stop.
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What's Included
  • 60-90 minute Hauntings, History and Legends Walking Tour of Salem
  • Over 400 years of Salem’s history
  • See Salem’s most popular stops including The Old Town Hall, The Witch Trial Memorial, and much more!
  • A friendly local historian as your guide
  • Plenty of photo opportunities
  • Insider Local recommendations for where to eat, shop and sightsee by request
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities Not Included
  • Entry Into Buildings/Houses Not Included
  • Parking not included, tours leave on time so please plan for traffic and finding a spot.
  • Bathrooms not included along route while tour is running.
Additional Information

Discover the ultimate walking tour in Salem! It’s an honor to introduce you to the wonders of Salem. Join a local historian guide and delve into over 400 years of rich history. Learn about the notorious Witch Trials, be captivated by Ghost Stories, and uncover Salem’s diverse historical narratives. Why did pirates and millionaires flock to Salem? Come…

Location
East India Square
Essex Street
158 Essex Street Salem MA 01970. The Fountain between The Village Tavern and The Peabody Essex Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P9540vwjesset
Jan 30, 2026
Worth booking! - This was the highlight of our family's time in Salem! The guide was able to entertain and connect with all ages (3 years,9 years,14 and 16 years,21 years). Myself, my husband and our adult siblings! Gave us a new perspective on Salem and it's history
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126vinm
Jan 22, 2026
Hilarious guide! - Our guide had us in stitches the whole time but we still got a lot of great history and surprisnig thing we had no idea about!
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N1270aqjeans
Jan 22, 2026
Great time! - Many salem tourss don't operate in January, this one does and looked good from the reviews, we were very happy
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Mkaylat2026
Jan 21, 2026
Worked out really well! - Booked this last minute without doing much research, it worked out really well! I'm glad I took this tour when I first arrived in Salem, it gave a good overview of the area and things to do, helped me maximize my time.
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Tombo5247ed
Dec 18, 2025
Excellent Company outing - I booked this tour as a team outing for work, there were 30 of us. Many of us work remotely around the country and had never been to Salem, so we decided to make a day trip from our meeting/retreat in Boston. This tour was the perfect activity to get the most out of our time. The guide was entertaining, answered all our questions, and we saww a lot of downtown. Wear good walking shoes, Salem is an old city with lots of brick and cobblestone.
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Jennil867
Dec 9, 2025
Hidden Gem!! - My husband and I have been to a lot of Salem tours over the years (we visit a few times a year from NY) but this one really stands out, it was more authentic (a real local), deeper takes on some of the history, but still has the ghost stories and good natured jokes. Lot's of locals recs too which is important when you're visiting from out of town! I felt like I finally got the real insider experience of Salem, lol!
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Tomko2764yp
Dec 8, 2025
Excellent experience!!! - April was an excellent tour guide. I have lived in this area all my life and learned new things about Salem I never knew. Will so this tour again with another group of friends..Highly recommended!!!
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333raechelh
Nov 2, 2025
Must do tour - I loved this tour! April was our tour guide and she was excellent at storytelling. It was really engaging and informative, and I'd recommend it to everyone.
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100madelinea
Nov 2, 2025
Get the Locals' Take on Salem - This walking tour was just want we wanted! Entertaining facts and stories not bogged down with dates and names that go in one ear and out the other. The tour guide had a true Boston accent and had a local perspective on Salem that made us feel in the know. We got to compare facts to what was presented at the Salem Witch Museum. This tour definitely gave us a better narrative of what happened with the witch trials, that didn't feel so touristy and contrived.
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Brittanyerb85
Nov 2, 2025
Haunting, History and Legends Tour - My family and I are staying in Boston Massachusetts for about a week. We took the commuter rail into Salem Massachusetts. We really enjoyed this tour a lot.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).