Haunted Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour
Overview
Walk Salem’s dark past under moonlit streets and learn true stories of witch trials, haunted houses, and restless spirits. A clear, friendly voice leads you through historic places and shares tales that send chills.
You start when you want. Pause to read old inscriptions, stand before haunted buildings, or peer down alleys where shadows linger. Visit The Witch House, the Old Burying Point Cemetery, The Custom House, and hidden corners locals whisper about. The guide also shows you secret paths others rarely walk.
The tour works without internet. It gives you walking directions, spooky facts, and tips you’ll use again. The audio stays on your phone forever.
Download the tour, put on your shoes, and explore Salem’s haunted history—step by step, story by story, at your own pace.
What's Included
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall (price varies)
- The Ropes Mansion
- The Witch House (price varies)
- The Witch Dungeon Museum (price varies)
- Old Town Hall
Meeting Location
2 New Liberty Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peabody Essex Museum (pass by)
The Daniels House Historic Site
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rockafellas Restaurant (pass by)
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ropes Mansion and Garden (pass by)
Hamilton Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Witch House at Salem (pass by)
The Merchant
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salem Old Town Hall (pass by)
The Burying Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-102020P173
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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).
- Tours NEVER expire.
- Freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed).
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS.
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music.
- Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall (price varies).
- The Ropes Mansion.
- The Witch House (price varies).
- The Witch Dungeon Museum (price varies).
- Old Town Hall.
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 Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Salem: Witch Trials and Ghosts 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
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall (price varies)
- The Ropes Mansion
- The Witch House (price varies)
- The Witch Dungeon Museum (price varies)
- Old Town Hall
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
