Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour
Overview
Salem has worked its way into the supernatural record as centuries of macabre history and unexplained events have unfolded here. Not all of them are just legends.
You will be surprised at the quality of documented paranormal research and authentic chilling tales that have come to define Salem’s reputation. Ghost hunters love our colonial architecture, dimly lit alleyways, and historic cemeteries.
You'll hear some first-hand accounts of weird phenomena, bizarre occurrences experienced by residents and exclusive information of local hauntings researched by investigators. And you will be led by a professional guide who brings the city’s most active spirits to life under the glow of a lantern.
(This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour).
What's Included
- Analytics on any ghost photos you may get
- All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.
- We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary
- Local, professional and certified local guide
- Guide will dress in a costume
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.
Meeting Location
8 Central Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Salem
MA, USA
Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.
What To Expect
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Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ropes Mansion and Garden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Burying Point Cemetery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
John Ward House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Witch House at Salem
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rockafellas Restaurant
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Merchant
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gardner Pingree House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
- Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check our website for details on where to park and options to get here..
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Analytics on any ghost photos you may get.
- All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.
- We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary.
- Local, professional and certified local guide.
- Guide will dress in a costume.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off.
- There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunted Footsteps Best Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Analytics on any ghost photos you may get
- All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.
- We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary
- Local, professional and certified local guide
- Guide will dress in a costume
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
- Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check our website for details on where to park and options to get here..
- Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
