Went on the "ghost tour" on 7/20 guided by Lash... I have already put in more effort into this…read morereview than he did in that tour. He spent more time talking about businesses than actual ghost lore/history. Very vague in everything he said and could sum up the entire tour with his repeated phrases of "and things of that sort", "things of that nature" and "if that makes sense". To top it off, he dropped us all not back at the store but at the far end of Commercial St away from everything. It was the most boring tour I have ever been on, had nothing to do with ghosts...don't waste your money. This is a scam. Also, he conveniently only took cash when we got there.

Great store! Got a sneak peek of the museum yesterday and it's really interesting. The mourning…read moredresses were my favorite. The Ghost Tour was great! It rained a little which made it more spooky. 10/10 would go back for the full museum tour and any other tours they create.

One of if not the best walking tour my husband and I have done…read more 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!

Great tour guide. She controlled the chatty Cathy in our group asking off the wall questions with…read morekindness 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

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!

This was my first time in Salem, and I booked this tour with 8 of my coworkers--we had an absolute…read moreblast. From the moment it started, it was spooky, fun, and incredibly entertaining. Our tour guide was great: super knowledgeable, hilarious, and very interactive. They kept everyone engaged while sharing tons of fascinating and spooky history. The Hocus Pocus and Bewitched references were a huge bonus and added such a fun, nostalgic vibe. Seeing the Witch House in person was especially cool and definitely a highlight. For the price, this tour was 100% worth it. $37 for a 2.5-hour tour felt like a steal for how much you see. The only downside was the other group that was paired with ours. They were loud and kept interrupting the guide, which took away from the experience at time but that had nothing to do with how great the tour itself was. Overall, we still had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend this tour, especially for first-time visitors who want a spooky, fun, and memorable Salem experience

We chose Witch City Walking Tours to introduce us to Salem. Aurelia was our guide and she was a…read morewealth of information. Unfortunately we started the tour in Derby Square and it was very loud. It was very hard to hear Aurelia and the noise was very distracting. Aurelia was a lifelong resident of the Salem area and clearly very invested in the city. Before arriving in Salem I thought it was a small town. Salem is a much larger town located just north of Boston. The tour covered about 1 1/2 miles and the walk was easy. Much of the focus was on the witch trials and the mark it left on the city of Salem. The tour ended at the memorial for the victims of the witch trials and it was very solemn. This tour gave me a new perspective on Salem and its history.

If you're ever in Boston and want to experience the North End (aka Little Italy) through the…read moreperfect blend of history and cuisine--do yourself a favor and book this food tour! Paula is an incredible guide--an enthusiastic historian with a deep love for the North End, its rich stories, and its vibrant food scene. She brought the neighborhood to life with fascinating facts, local lore, and unforgettable bites from hidden gems we would've never found on our own. We were so lucky to be the only two people who kept our reservation despite the rain, and honestly? It made the experience even more magical. Paula customized the tour to our pace and preferences, and it felt like we were exploring with a friend who knows everything about the area. One unforgettable stop was Ristorante Saraceno, where we met Franco--the owner--who is an absolute joy to interact with. His warm hospitality, legendary food, and impeccable service made us feel right at home. Buon appetito, indeed! I've done food tours in several cities, but this was hands down the best one yet. From the cozy mom-and-pop spots to the authentic flavors and stories, it was a feast for all the senses. You can genuinely feel Paula's passion for this historic neighborhood and its people. Don't miss it!

We spent our morning with Paula and had an amazing time. If you want to do a food tour, you SHOULD…read moreWANT to do a food tour, pick Paula's. She feeds you tons of good Italian food and desserts. She's a great historian and spent a good time just showing her love for the north end. We will definitely go with her again. She's amazing.

Fantastic walking tour of the making of Jaws. Mike was a wealth of knowledge. We wished the tour…read morewas longer than one hour as we were certain Mike had more stories and history to share.

We had a great time going on the Jaws tour. It was super easy to find the meeting location, Mike…read morewas a wonderful guide. Loved the place where he ended the tour. It was only an hour but we got to see a lot of places from the movie and hear other bits and pieces of trivia along the way. Would highly recommend for any Jaws fan or anyone visiting Martha's Vineyard!

We had the absolute best time on the Freedom Trail tour with Mike! I'd like to note I am not a…read morehistory lover by any means, but my partner is, so I booked this tour after reading the reviews and it exceeded all expectations we had! The tour plans to leave promptly at 9:30 AM to stick with the schedule, but our tour guide called us around 9:25 as we were en route 2 minutes away to gauge how far we were and ensure he didn't leave without us, which was appreciated. Right from the start, our guide showed us his wealth of knowledge, humor, and public speaking skills along with multiple visual guides. A particular history fact that stood out was when he noted how Boston shipped two turtles weighing a total of 92 lbs to England to commemorate 92 votes against recinding a letter that he had just learned a few weeks prior from the footnotes, which just went to show his dedication to an extremely educational tour. Our tour guide also included personal anecdotes of his time living in Boston, even showing us a video he had taken one July 4th to commemorate the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the site of the Boston massacre. I was extremely impressed at his ability to walk backwards while never missing a beat as he described each & everything we passed. We were a group of all adults, but he included fun, youthful ways to incorporate us into the history with each landmark we saw. I learned so much I had never even heard of prior, from events that occurred to pivotal people throughout the American Revolution. We did get a break halfway through the tour to use the bathroom and get water if needed. It is a lot of walking, about 4-4.5 miles total, but the multiple stops made it more than doable (jsut be sure to wear comfortable shoes); I will note the latter half of the tour had more landmarks that included areas to take a seat while you listened to the history, but be prepared to walk at a slightly more than casual speed as you move from one landmark to the next. The tour ended with recommendations on where to eat and where to go next for more historic or even just good ole Bostonian fun. It was absolutely fantastic! You will not regret taking this tour!

Mike was amazing as a tour guide. He was thorough, engaging & passionate about sharing the history…read moreof Boston with the group. I highly recommend this tour!

This was an incredible experience, and a huge part of that was our fantastic guide, Vin…read more Vin is a born storyteller. He was incredibly theatrical and had a way of bringing the city's haunted history to life. His performance was captivating, and he kept our whole group on the edge of our seats with every twist and turn of the ghostly tales. He was also great at answering questions and made everyone feel like they were a part of the story, not just listening to it. If you're looking for a tour that is both spooky and entertaining, this is the one. Vin's passion for the supernatural and his flair for the dramatic made for an unforgettable night. Highly recommend!

Vinnie was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. We really enjoyed ourselves.read more

A great tour and tastings of the downtown New Bedford historic area. Would highly recommend the…read morePam, the guide was excellent!

Fabulous afternoon in New Bedford doing this amazing walking food tour. Pam was very knowledgeable…read moreabout the local history of this hidden gem! What a great way to learn about the history and significance of New Bedford and sample some of the local cuisine.

Had an amazing visit to the Highland Lighthouse. We were able to get a tour on May 1st, the first…read moreday they were open for the season. When you arrive you can buy your ticket in the gift shop. The gift shop had a great selection of items to choose from and we picked up a lovely print. Tickets were $10 per adult. The tour takes you to the top of the lighthouse which requires a lot of climbing and fitting into narrow spaces. Our tour guide Ken was the best! He helped to enhance our experience with his knowledge of the lighthouse and the historical information shared. He was also very conscious of our safety and made me feel at ease despite how narrow some of the climbing areas got. He was happy to chat with us and answered any questions we had. Highland lighthouse is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. The views are absolutely worth the climb, as well as all of the historical background. Well worth the $10. Happy we made it in time for the last tour of the day. It was a one of a kind experience.

This was a wonderful and unique experience! Our tour guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and…read moreeager to share the history behind the house and its keepers. The view is amazing. Support your National Parks and landmarks by visiting.