Walk Salem at night with ghost stories from its haunted past
90 minutes
Guided walking tour, Storytelling
Explore downtown Salem on a 90-minute walking ghost tour through haunted and historic areas. Hear stories from Salem’s past on a nightly tour designed for all ages.
No cancellations are allowed. October tours have strict late-arrival rules—arrive 30 minutes early for check-in or you may miss the tour with no refund.
November–September: No cancellations; you may amend date/time (pending availability) until 6:00pm the day prior. October: No cancellations, refunds, or modifications; no date/time changes. No-shows or late arrivals are not entitled to a refund or credit.
The walking ghost tour starts every night at 8:00pm.
Arrive 30 minutes early in October. Arrive 15 minutes early November through September.
If you arrive late, you may miss the tour. In October, late arrivals (even by a minute) cannot join the tour and cannot receive a refund or be switched to another time.
Tours Begin outside Remember Salem: 127 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
The guides absolutely make this experience, and the enthusiasm they bring is infectious. Scott gets mentioned repeatedly for his passionate, humorous delivery that makes Salem's dark history come alive in the most engaging way. Elaina earns praise for her storytelling skills and genuine knowledge about the city's spooky past, often sharing ghost photos after tours. Other guides like Penelope, Stacey, Sebastian, and Chris all receive glowing mentions for their energy and expertise. This walking tour strikes a nice balance between informative history and spooky entertainment, making it a highlight for many visitors' Salem trips. The pacing works well, covering key sites while leaving guests inspired to explore more of the town afterward. Several reviewers mention bringing kids along successfully, and the tours tend to spark deeper interest in Salem's fascinating past. A couple travelers did run into issues with severe weather and strict cancellation policies, something to keep in mind when booking. Overall though, if you catch one of their passionate guides on a decent weather night, you're in for a memorable evening.
Did the anti Valentine’s Day tour with Penny last night (on Valentine’s Day). Penny was a funny, engaging and very sparkly lady who filled us up with lots of interesting stories and facts. The trolly was warm and a perfect way to see lots of sights.
Jackie Toale
February 15, 2026
Did the anti Valentine’s Day tour with Penny last night (on Valentine’s Day). Penny was a funny, engaging and very sparkly lady who filled us up with lots of interesting stories and facts. The trolly was warm and a perfect way to see lots of sights.
Jackie Toale
February 15, 2026