11. Satanic Salem: walking tour with The Satanic Temple
5.0· 1662 reviews· 1.5 hoursTwo hours walking tour exploring Salem's unique history through The Satanic Temple's gallery, led by an ordained satanic minister.
“My whole family thoroughly enjoyed our time with Thomas and Satan as we explored the history of this remarkable city. It was invigorating to hear them discuss topics often not taught to kids, including the true events of the witch trials and hangings. We visited various filming locations from movies we like and learned about how living in such a place shapes its inhabitants. Overall, it was an outstanding tour in a fantastic town.”— L5458AStoddl
22. Salem witch trial history walking tour
4.9· 343 reviews· 2 hoursTwo hours walking through Salem — explore historical sites and hear about the 1692 witch trials from a local historian.
“This walking tour, led by our guide Jeff, is excellently organized. His deep knowledge of Salem's history, stemming from his upbringing there, really shines through. He guides you to notable locations and provides thorough historical insights. I highly suggest this tour, which focuses on Salem's witch history rather than ghost stories.”— jennyoS8885QO
33. Children's outdoor history tour of Salem
4.9· 122 reviews· 1 hoursAn engaging 60-minute stroll through Salem's past with mild spooky stories for kids aged 6+, led by certified teachers.
“This tour is fantastic for both kids and adults. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable. My daughter is already eager to join another tour.”— Steve_L
44. Historic schooner yacht sailing in Salem, MA
4.9· 172 reviews· 2 hoursTwo-hour sail on the historic Malabar X in Salem Harbour, including soft drinks; craft cocktails and snacks available for purchase.
“This experience was a standout moment of our girl's trip. The crew was incredibly friendly and enjoyable from the start. We had the chance to steer the ship with the captain and hoist the sails, making for a fun and relaxing sail. The onboard bar was a nice touch, and we appreciated the interesting history shared about the boat. Booking this will be a decision you won’t regret.”— stephanieyoung60
55. Salem guided walking tour of voodoo, vampires, and ghosts
4.9· 1955 reviews· 1.5 hoursTwo hours exploring Salem’s haunted sites with a paranormal investigator — covers the Witch Trials and various supernatural topics.
“This was such an enjoyable experience. I gained a lot of knowledge and we visited some really interesting places. Our tour guide was extremely informative.”— belindamI9257SZ
66. Salem's night-time guided walking tour of true crime stories
4.8· 1503 reviewsTwo hours of walking through Salem as guides recount tales of murder and mystery from the city's dark past, with mature themes throughout.
“Make sure to wear comfortable footwear. The tour was incredible. My only issue was that during the tour, we learned about a serial killer who murdered men across different countries before ending up in Salem to kill again. There's a book about him, but I can’t recall its title, and I really want to read it.”— Victoria_H
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