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Great tour guide. She controlled the chatty Cathy in our group asking off the wall questions with kindness and d a firm redirect. The tour was a tad long because of this but the guide was knowledgeable and I learned more about Salem than just the witch stuff. It seems like you walk around town all Over but then after the tour I realized we were actually in a pretty small area and everything was actually pretty close together read more

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To be honest, this may have been the best walking tour I've ever done. Our tour guide, Sarah Black, was extraordinary. - Smart - Funny - Clever - Clear - Answered every question - Very easy to listen to - Really good speaking voice and personality I even liked that she threw a little bit of shade on the terrible tourist traps in the city. Honestly, I thought Sarah must've been an actor or something because she was so engaging. Nope. She's a local historian. Awesome. Overall, very informative and fun. I would absolutely recommend Sarah Black and the Bewitched Tour for anyone looking for a great tour of the city of Salem. read more

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Amanda V.

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One of if not the best walking tour my husband and I have done. Our guide Jobie(?) was engaging, enthusiastic, clear, and personable. He brought history alive, and he supplemented the witch trials history with some modern day Salem history which we really enjoyed. To top it all off, he was very grateful for our time and attention. I don't think I've seen a speaker show appreciation for their crowd like he did. Tour guide was well organized. Even though we crossed streets, Jobie and another helper made sure we did so safely while also allowing others to access the roads. The tour was not overbooked like some other tours are. This helped us to listen more closely and get close enough to Jobie to ask questions if we wanted to. Price was fair for what we got. 10/10 would recommend to others! read more

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Sarah Black is very knowledgeable and a great guide. She has lots of fascinating stories and clearly knows her stuff. I also found she did an excellent job fielding questions and connecting with our group. read more

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Our church youth group had an unforgettable experience with Bewitched Tours, and Sarah was absolutely incredible. She held the attention of 17 teenagers and kept them fully engaged for nearly two hours. That alone deserves a standing ovation. Sarah's storytelling was vivid, entertaining, and packed with fascinating history. She struck the perfect balance between fun and educational, making the tour one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Salem. If you're visiting Salem, do not miss Bewitched Tours. And if you can, request Sarah. She is simply the best! read more

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Sarah was an amazing tour guide! I booked specifically with her from word of mouth and social media reviews. She was a great story teller and I was impressed by her ability to keep the group moving safely and efficiently around on a busy Saturday on Essex St. read more

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Learned about the tour from Sarah, our tour guide's podcast "Salem the Podcast" when researching for my trip. Sarah knows here stuff and is skilled at presenting the serious story of the trials while remaining open and sensitive to the vibe of the group and keeping up the energy of the tour by sprinkling in fun facts and humor. I learned more from her than from any attraction visit I did and am thankful I started my visit to Salem with her tour as it helped set me up to know the layout of the town and the foundational history of the city and trials. So much fun, so engaging, I recommend the tour and Sarah for anyone! read more

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Excellent! Grateful to get a factual tour of Salem with this tour. The tour giver (a local) did his homework--extensively. Five star!

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Ask for Sara! She did an amazing job! Super informative and so interesting. We were glad we signed up for this tour. read more

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We loved our tour! Sarah was EXCELLENT! I've been on 6 different history/haunted tours in various states when I've travelled, and Sarah gave the best tour I've ever been on. We will most definitely return next time we visit!! Sarah also gave us some great recommendations for shops to visit after the tour, which we loved as well!! read more

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Albert D.

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Had a nice time. It's not a ghost tour per se. It's more historical re Salem. Saw all the interesting sites. Sarah Black is the hostess. She's nice. Easy on the eyes. That always helps. Btw, tip your tour guide. WTF is wrong with people these days? read more

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Kristina I.

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Sarah was an AMAZING tour guide. I was really worried that this tour with be cheesy (like most of the other Salem attractions), but it was filled with an amazing detailed rendition of the horrific story of the Salem Witch Trials. I am not a "walking tours" kind of person, but I am so glad that my husband and I went on this tour. Sarah was so well spoken, funny, and very engaging. Masks are required for the entire tour and Sarah made it well known! read more

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Beth C.

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Our first time in Salem and we decided to do the after dark historical tour with Bewitched tours ($35) per person. Our tour guide was Xera. He was personable and very knowledgeable about all things related to the infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials. Xera did an amazing job explaining the context surrounding the hysterical events occurring in Salem during 1692, and connecting them with trends that we can see in today's world (Witchcraft Trials/Holocaust). Everyone visiting Salem should partake in this very informative and educational tour. Highly recommend! read more

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Informative and well-rounded, much more informative than the actual Salem Witch Museum. The guide had an obvious passion for the subject and the town, took the opportunity to point out quirky little tidbits all round town. Hit the major sites. Would highly recommend. **not a ghost or haunted tour** read more

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Carla F.

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Just got done with the tour with Sarah. She was very informative and knowledgeable without having to fall back on the same old witch/haunting/gimmicky story. One of my favorite tours and Sarah is a natural history teller! read more

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Lindsey O.

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Absolutely fantastic tour!! It's no wonder this place has so many amazing reviews and here's another one. Sarah was our tour guide and she was so wonderful - just an absolutely joy to listen to that was entertaining, yet extremely knowledgeable about a very interesting topic. I really can't believe how much she knows - every name, every year, every last fact about each spot and person she tells you about. She's witty so she keeps the tour light even thought it's focused on very dark history. The tour takes two hours and walks you all around town so wear good walking shoes and warm clothing because it was chilly! You learn about Phillip English, Giles Corey, Sarah Goode, Bridget Bishop, and more. I've done another tour in Salem before and this one was way better. read more

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Amanda C.

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If you are thinking about doing another tour (other then this one) while in Salem...... I hate to tell you but you are wrong. Sarah (@sarah.in.salem inastagram) with Bewitched After Dark Tours is the Best of the best. This isn't just any walking tour.... It is story telling time. And she tells it best. She takes you through the true nitty gritty of the trail and always makes sure to leave you on a happy note. She walked at a great pace and made sure to share all different kinds of information. With everything from historical details, to modern day to the best restaurants in town. I highly highly recommend you take this tour while in Salem. She has a great personality and even worked on her birthday! (that was the day of our tour) My group (4 ladies) felt safe and had a ball with Sarah and friend (the guard that was with her, forgot his name, he was very nice though). The tour was about 2 hours long filled with good info and was a very easy walking route. She took us past almost all the historic sites in Salem that you might have on your list. I recommend taking the tour at night (as long as you go back in the day for pictures). Also I recommend talking it on the first night your in town. This way you get a good base of REAL information before diving in. read more

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Elizabeth J.

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If you're in Salem, this tour is a must do! Our tour guide was phenomenal. She had a great engaging nature and had a way of bringing the history of the witch trials back to life. We also learned of the rich history and fun facts of the town. Bring good walking shoes since the roads are uneven in some areas. Our family agreed that this is probably the best walking tour we have ever participated in. Thank you Sarah! read more

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Charles M.

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This tour was incredible. I learned so much and the two hours went by really fast. That being said, know what you're signing up for- this is two hours of walking and standing on very old, uneven streets! Anyways both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Salem history. They were able to correctly convey some very bleak history but were honest and hopeful. They spoke a lot of truth without being to preachy. It was very well thought out; the best walking tour I've ever done! read more

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It will make the history of the trials feel urgent to the times we live in today. A scrupulous dive into the history behind the trials, this tour will leave you feeling as though you not only understand the events that took place but also the societal circumstances that made them so. Shoutout to Jeff for such a wonderful tour. read more

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Lauren H.

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Bewitched after dark was an awesome tour in Salem and I highly recommend. I believe they provide factual and actual accounts of what happened during the Salem Witch Trials and they give a very meaningful, honest, raw presentation of what truly happened during that time period. They also provide some fun/interesting facts about Salem and it's history, so it's not just the dark facts about the trials. I believe his name was Jobe but he was fantastic, funny and really knowledgeable for only doing the tour 11-12 times!? It was crazy! He did awesome and I'm glad we got him as our tour guide!! He also really cared about the groups safety when walking around Salem since the traffic can be heavy, which I thought was very nice. Highly recommend this tour over any other tour in Salem!! Some of the ghost tours and things like that seem a little ridiculous and fake, this tour gave you the same type of eerie feel with true information/history! read more

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I love a good history walking tour, and our guide (Sarah) did not disappoint! My husband and I were the last to arrive and it was evident that she was waiting for those last stragglers to arrive (..ha). If you're debating on booking this tour (and you're a history buff like me), just do it!! You won't regret it. Especially if you have an awesome guide like we did. :-) read more

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Our tour guide Sarah was fantastic!! She was smart, informative and engaging. She was able to answer pretty much all of the questions that got thrown at her and did so with authority. She really knew her stuff. We were looking for a tour that was more oriented toward the history of Salem rather than the whole witchcraft aspect. This was definitely the right one. I definitely recommend Sarah as your guide, you won't regret it. read more

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I did a tour on Friday night (10/7) - it was very busy on Essex St. Sarah did a great job leading us around and keeping us together through the crowd. She even had to deal with a few disgruntled locals who were upset over one of our stopping points (Sarah - awesome job getting through the heckles and bad attitudes of a few Karens and Richards). The tour was very informative and interesting. I left knowing more details about the trials, the accused and others involved in the trials. I like that Sarah threw in a few restaurant recommendations and we even hit up Goodnight Fatty for a cookie after the tour. Highly recommend Sarah, she was a great story teller. read more

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Rachel Z.

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10/10 experience! Jobi was absolutely fantastic. He knew exactly what he was talking about and told the stories in a way that was easy for us to understand. This was our first trip to Salem from Chicago and we wish we would've taken his tour our first night rather than the last. We learned about so much history and famous landmarks. These stories were very informative and we really took away so much from this experience. I couldn't recommend this place more. Our tour was rained on and he made the best of the situation. From helping us cross the street, to making sure we were out of the way of other tourists, he was very aware of his surroundings and it was very appreciative. We had a smaller group but it felt so personal like we had a time machine and a personal tour back to the 1600s. Great work Jobi!! read more

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Molly E.

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Great tour! We booked last minute after reading the fab reviews and they're all spot on. We really dug that this tour offers the historical context. Scarier than a ghost tour, to be honest--the story says so much about humans and we are capable of doing to one another. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Kim B.

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When I told my husband I signed up for a tour in Salem, he cringed thinking it was a cheesy "Halloween Effects" tour. It was not that at all, but instead a very informative, interesting tour about the Salem Witch Trials. It included a nice walk around Salem that included our tour guide, Jeff's great story telling and excellent historical knowledge. Jeff also has a good sense of humor and had us laughing out loud a few times. Not to give anything away, but this tour was presented in such a way that participants can make up their own minds about what really happened. We would highly recommend this tour. read more

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Natalie P.

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Jeff was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Salem. Highly recommend taking a tour to learn more about Salem. It was very interesting and fun! read more

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Absolutely the best tour I went on while in Salem. Sarah is such an amazing person who actually taught me more during the tour than I cared to learned in school. The experience was truly amazing. Definitely would recommend anyone wanting to go to Salem to check out this tour as an option while out there. I will being going back with my fiancé and kids to get them to really understand the history behind what happen so many years ago. Thank you for such an awesome experience and tour Sarah. read more

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Wonderful tour. Highly recommend. Amazing tour for both first timers to Salem & anyone who's visited before. Tour is about two hours long in a group of about 40-45 ppl. Our tour guide, Sarah, was phenomenal. She did such a wonderful job. She was extremely prepared, so nice, very knowledgeable, educated & funny. Very well spoken & easy to hear every word she said. I went on a Thursday night October 06 & the town was very busy as well as had a parade from 7:00-8:00, but Sarah did a terrific job at staying focused, being heard & keeping the group together. I can't recommend this tour enough. Easy booking online & an easy check in system once you arrive. read more

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Jamey B.

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The Bewitched After Dark tour was awesome. Sarah really made it! She was the best tour guide we've had (and we do lots of tours). She was very knowledgeable, passionate, and well spoken. She really kept the whole group (around 40 of us) engaged. I thought I knew quite a bit about the Salem area and the witch trials, but I learned so much. Now I want to dig deeper and find out what else I never knew... read more

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This tour was awesome! My husband and I visited Salem for the first time and wanted to know more about the city and why things were the way they were with the witch trials. We were looking for more than one of the touristy "ghost" tours or "witch" tours and this tour delivered! Sarah was an incredible guide and was so passionate about Salem's history. 2 hours flew by and I left feeling like I could follow her around for another 2 hours listening to stories. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a more historical and informational tour and not one that is gimmicky or cheesy. Definitely a highlight of our trip! read more

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Nicole S.

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Sarah was fantastic! You could feel her positive energy as she explained the history and background of Salem in an entertaining, yet informative, manner. This tour was more historical than a "ghost" tour which I highly preferred. I wanted to learn the real history behind the witch trials rather than some exaggerated ghost story by someone dressed up as a witch. It started pouring on the last leg of our tour but Sarah kept going like a champ! She ended the tour with a beautiful speech about acceptance and treating others with kindness and love and I really enjoyed it. Definitely worth taking this tour! read more

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Dennis N.

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Guide talked too much about things very few people would care about. Also too much personal info

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Jeff is thorough in his tour. He offers an impressive amount of knowledge re the witch trials of Salem and Salem's overall history from 1600s to present. He retells the history accurately & in a very compelling manner. Jeff did a great job offering the perspective of the village people, the magistrate(s), and the accused, as well as the overall facts history & time have now revealed read more

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Complete fraud! Do not go on this tour. If you're even 5 minutes late, they will not share the location. Pamela is a completely horrible manager and extremely condescending. Do not use this service. Management is cocky, tour is mediocre according to friends who have been on it. My recommendation, save your $30 and do it yourself: https://www.readwatchgo.com/blog/salem-massachusetts-self-guided-walking-tour read more

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I think we hit the jackpot on having Jeff lead the way with our tour. He's born and raised in Salem and not is extremely knowledgeable about every historical detail, but is obviously passionate about the history of his own backyard. He went above and beyond telling us about the true history of the witch trials, as well as the general history of Salem, and the hardships and lessons the early settlers endured. Plus Jeff was just extremely personable, friendly, patient, and you can tell he loves what he does. If you're looking for a true historical tour (and not just a haunted tourist trap), my husband and I recommend this tour without hesitation. read more

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I have to say that this was the BEST tours I have ever been on. I have visited many historic sites that include tour guides, but I have never met someone who was as knowledgeable, passionate and eager to relay that energy on to their guests as Jeff and Sarah were! I am not a huge fan of ghost tours, so I was delighted to find this group. Jeff composed a tour around Salem based on the history of the city, rather than looking for ghosts. I learned more on this 2 hour tour than I have in semester long courses in college. Jeff is the originator of this tour and had a trainee with him, Sarah. She was a very pleasant guide! Jeff helped with certain areas of the tour and Sarah led the others. Our group was lucky to have both because we had double access to knowledge! I HIGHLY recommend this to Salem visitors ! read more

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Jennifer K.

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My husband and I took this tour with Sarah. The weather was freezing, the subject matter is dark, and yet Sarah did a great job at keep the experience so enjoyable! We learned a lot and left wanting to continue researching and learning more about the history of Salem. Highly recommend this tour to all people visiting Salem. read more

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This tour was great tour! Very informative . Our tour guide was great, he was very knowledgeable…read moreand made the tour very enjoyable! I would definitely recommend this tour

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I found Hocus Pocus Tours while seeking things to do in Salem on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Fellow…read moreYelpers' rave reviews did not disappoint! In messaging Hocus Pocus Tours with a couple questions about the tour and travel to and from Salem, the owner Susan replied immediately and suggested that I call her. This led to a one hour phone conversation where Susan was so gracious with her time, knowledge, and suggestions, not just about how to make the most of the tour, but how to appreciate a day in Salem. I can see why those who had the opportunity to take the in-person tour with Susan really enjoyed it. Covid changed the business model and Hocus Pocus now offers a self-guided tour by purchasing one of two tour apps. I opted for the $19.99 grand tour and it was well worth it. It has 37 points of interest. The app is user friendly and well designed. It provides a map of all stops, tracks where you are, and guides you to the next stop that you select on the tour. When you get to your stop, you can confirm you're at the right spot by comparing a photo of the site with what you see. Then you click on a 2-3 minute audio recording that provides a great snapshot of the significance of the site. As Susan had pointed out to me, there is much more to Salem than the historic witchcraft trials. It includes author Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables, America's oldest candy company, and other interesting sites. Of everything I visited, I experienced a very deep emotional connection with the 1692 Witchcraft Memorial with 20 stones dedicated to each of the victims of the witchcraft trial. The tour includes brief descriptions of some of the victims including those written about in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. If you plan to visit Salem, I highly recommend this tour. All sites can be visited on the outside and some on the inside at no charge. Some sites, such as The House of Seven Gables, charge separate admission fees. If you want to travel to Salem and don't have a car, the ferry from Boston offers a nice, scenic, and entertaining 50 minute ride. The commuter trains run more frequently and can come in handy if the ferry schedule coming or going doesn't meet your needs. There are plenty of good places to dine at to break up the tour. We had lunch at FINZ and really enjoyed it (I'll post separately about that).

This was legit SO much fun! The name Hocus Pocus kinda throws you off because you may be thinking…read moreabout the movie, but this tour really is amazing. Start off with the tour guides, extremely friendly and beyond knowledgeable. They really know their history for Salem. The tour itself was a few hours and you walk to all of the sites in Salem with historical significance. There is so much to learn from Salem. So much history and heartbreak. It really is eye opening to hear the stories oof the witch trials and how the witch trials began and who all was wrongly persecuted. The tour guides were so nice and explained everything with such great details. This tour was definitely the highlight of our trip in Salem. I highly highly recommend Hocus Pocus Tours, I learned so much regarding Salem, the witch trials, the history behind the two, and a little bit of Hocus Pocus and Bewitched. So much fun!

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Learned about Jeff's tour from his podcast "Salem the Podcast" when researching for my trip. Jeff…read morethe owner and tour guide is extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and a natural presenter and entertainer. The tour was funny, mysterious, informative and frankly one of the best tours in Salem given by a true insider and lover of Salem. My group left the tour buzzing with energy cause his energy was so contagious! I highly recommend!!

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Recently went on the tour with my wife and friends from Miami Florida on Saturday September 21st on…read morethe 7pm tour. This was one of my favorite tours I have been on in many years. Our guide was dressed like a revolutionary vampire and definitely looked the part. He was very knowledgeable of everything he said based on history, others experiences and his own. We had to walk everywhere "walking tour" but he was very fast and efficient to be able to show us a lot of spots in a considerably short time. He really cared about everyone in the group and made sure everyone was having a good time. I recommend this tour to anyone looking to hear and see the history of Salem including the haunted items in their store.

From the owner: Vampire Ghost Adventures, A Walking Tour of Salem! The only…read moretour in Salem where you enter a Haunted Building, see a collection of Haunted Objects and hear their stories! Welcome, Come hear the Ghostly secrets of Salem you won’t hear anywhere else! This is not like the other tours in Salem. You will be led around town by a Vampire for starters! While all the stories I will relate to you are true, this is not just a historical tour. We will be talking about vampires, ghosts, and spiritual phenomenon around this unique town. Experience the mystery and wonder of these tales. I will tell you what people have seen, heard, and experienced, and show you where these things happened. You will decide what you can believe or not believe. But I assure you, the reports of these incidents are all true. And there’s more than you might think! Now, How many here believe in ghosts? How many have had experiences with the paranormal? I myself am what is called a “sensitive” to an extent, But I’m a skeptic first. I don’t automatically assume the supernatural. And yet I have had spiritual experiences that I cannot explain. Come with me and I will tell you things and show you places the other tours won’t! And you will actually enter Chambers of Terror to see some Haunted Objects! The only walking tour in Salem where you actually enter a building!

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The Ghosts of Old Town Hall

Salem Ghosts

4.4

(44 reviews)

My friends and I really enjoyed our tour with Mikayla! She was the absolute best at storytelling…read moreand history. We learned so much and appreciated her enthusiasm on what was a bitter cold, rainy day! Thank you!

We did the extended tour last night. Guide was very nice, meeting spot was easy to find. The group…read morewas way too large and it was very difficult to hear at times. It also ran long so plan for extra time. I only took one photo the whole time because I love hocus pocus and when I zoomed in on the lit window this morning this is what I saw ...

Charoscuro pine photo from outside Merchant House.

The Witch House

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The steps to the haunted The Merchant Hotel. Where Salem's first serial killer did his dirty deeds. He was also buried there once!

Spellbound Tours

4.5

(127 reviews)

Michael was very informative, he showed us sightings around the downtown area. Was kind and easy to…read morekeep up with.

Amazing tour! Dr. Vitka was super knowledgeable, fun, and brought Salem's history to life. Perfect…read moremix of spooky and informative. Highly recommend!

According to Dr. Vitka, churches are prime locations for ghost hunting.

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Back of a haunted spot

Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

3.3

(63 reviews)

It was unfortunate that the thing we were most excited about turned out to be the worst part of our…read moretrip. Mainly it was so disappointing because it was what our birthday girl was hyped about. We went on a sibling trip to Salem. The sister we were celebrated loves ghosts tours and was so excited to learn more about the history of Salem. The only history we learned was about the tour company. Our tour repeatedly told us about how old the tour company was. So I guess that was the historical element. We also learned a lot about her personal life. We were repeatedly reassured that once other groups moved she'd take us closer to the buildings so we could see them (often we were either across the street or half a block away) but then never followed through on any of those promises. She did however lead us into the backyard of one of the properties where we were chased out by security. Two of our sisters got frustrated and dropped out to get a beer after they watched an elderly man in our group fall off the sidewalk trying to keep up with our tour guide who the people in the back could neither hear or see. I haven't been on other tours and it was just kind of meh. But my sister who is passionate about both history and ghost tours was very let down. We went in very early September and it wasn't very crowded. But I can't imagine the quality of tour you'd get when there's more crowds to contend with. I think the guide really makes or breaks the tour and hopefully it was just a really off night.

We went on the Ghost Tours as part of a class trip. We all were super excited about it, but…read moreunfortunately it was very disappointing. Our tour guide Bob didn't really talk about the history, but rather about his own past with ghosts. While some of the stories were a little interesting we wanted to know more about the actual hauntings of Salem not his personal experiences. Then when we asked to take a picture with him as is my teachers tradition he told two of the students to put their hands against his neck which was weird and creepy. All of us were uncomfortable with the request. Then at the end instead of talking about Hocus Pocus or hauntings he started talking about death and didn't include any verified information. He also proceeded to yell at us and our teacher throughout the entire tour if we even so much as whispered, stating that he didn't appreciate us talking. We all regret going on the tour and don't believe it was worth the money. We suggest the company has a serious talk with Bob as it seems he is very unpopular in other recent reviews.

Across from the ticket shop.

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Sinister Stories of Salem

4.5

(16 reviews)

Ken really brought this city to life in an authentic and detailed way that other tours lack. It's…read morenot full of Disney fluff but is instead representative of all the true history and culture here- including the native Americans, the Caribbean influx, the culture of sailors as well as (of course) the witch hysteria of 1692. I've been coming to visit Salem since I was a little girl and I can't believe how much I learned and appreciated in a new light! Ken carefully answered all questions, and was diligent about taking any he couldn't answer down so he could find the answer and email us later. He was so thoughtful and knowledgeable!

When we decided to come to New England for a trip, I knew I wanted to stop in Salem and learn a bit…read moreabout the history of the witch trials. However, I did not want a tour that was tacky or strange. The morning stroll tour of Salem with Kenneth got good reviews and seemed legit and not too cheesy. I definitely have to say that he delivered! The tour group was about 25 people, which was a good size and did not feel too big. We walked around Salem and learned about not just the witch trials, but also many other stories of the history of Salem and important people who lived there. We spent some time at the memorial site for those that were executed and he brought some flowers to place on the stone, which was a tad cheesy but also kind of nice. Kenneth is very informative and was willing to answer any and all questions. He very obviously has a passion for Salem history. The only thing I would say is a bathroom break and maybe even a snack break would have been nice. The tour went at least 2.5 hours even though it was supposed to be 2 hours. We appreciated the extra time he gave us and it was nice that he wasn't in a rush. However, we had traveled over 4 hours that morning to make the tour and could have used some food and a bathroom. The tour is reasonably priced and a recommended thing to do to see Salem and learn some actual history!

Kenneth Photographed at his favorite mausoleum.

Www.sinisterstoriesofsalem.com www.salemmorningstroll.com www.salemkrampustour.com

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"Not in Kansas anymore" A book by Christine Wicker tells a story about Kenneth and Myrna, the death puppet.

The Daniels House Inn

4.6

(44 reviews)

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Didn't get to take the tour, it seemed a little expensive to me... but I felt like it did offer…read moremuch more bang for your buck then some other near by attractions. And honestly I would have paid it but we were almost out of our fun money for the trip. I will probably do it next time, or honestly staying here would be really cool!

Great day for a visit! Worth the drive Spent the day in…read moreSalem. Very comforting! conveniently located.

Leaving their stuff in the shower

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Beauport Hotel

Nate at the Birdseye bar is an outstanding bartender and staff member. Very friendly, attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. We had such a great experience at the roof bar, mostly because of him. Above and beyond!

Hotel Review: The Beauport Hotel is absolutely breathtaking…read moreand such a wonderful place to stay north of Boston, especially if you love the ocean. The ocean facing rooms are luxurious and beautiful. It is definitely expensive but its truly beautiful and such special place. Wedding Venue Review: We saw so many venues at the start of planning and the Beauport was the only one that made a lasting impression. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to host our wedding there. It was so stunning, beautiful and perfect. We were truly proud to invite our friends and family to such a breathtaking place. The food was absolutely to die for, the waitstaff and hotel staff were so sweet, and our coordinator Jacey was attentive in the months leading up to our event. We did have some critiques. The communication with our coordinator was not 100% on the day of our wedding. There were small things here and there, but the biggest one was that a row was meant to be reserved for our bridesmaids, groomsmen and flower girl, but it was not so they ended up having to stand up with us. We discussed this many times during planning, and emphasized the importance of only having our man of honor and our best man standing up with us. There was no apology for this pretty considerable error until I brought it up myself a week after the wedding. The other critique was that my parents were in city facing rooms and had a very hard time sleeping due to excessive noise from the street. Other people in the room block had much better rooms which we felt should have been given to our parents. Other than that, everything was amazing. It was truly so special and we will never ever forget it. We couldn't be more grateful to have had the most perfect sunny day on the water in Gloucester, a place that has been special to my heart since I was a kid. Thank you Beauport Hotel! We will never ever forget our wedding day.