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#1Salem Nightly Ghost Tour

Experience the thrills and chills of Puritan New England during a guided ghost tour through the town that became the epicenter of the Salem Witch Trials in 1...

Duration 1h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
4.2 of 5 (46 reviews)
The price now is
$15
per adult
Salem Nightly Ghost Tour

#2Salem Witch Museum

Step back in time to 1692 with a visit to the Salem Witch Museum. Experience the darkness of the Salem Witch Trials, learn about the changing interpretations...

Duration 1d Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.9 of 5 (8 reviews)
The price now is
$13
per adult
Salem Witch Museum

#3Salem Walking Ghost Tour

Salem is a city definitely preceded by its reputation. The Witch Trials of 1692 are embedded in the nation's conscious, that dark part of early American hist...

Duration 1h+ Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
3.9 of 5 (14 reviews)
The price now is
$21
per adult
Salem Walking Ghost Tour

#4Hysteria; A Twisted Escape Room trip to the past!

ItineraryWelcome to Twisted Escape Room are you ready to immerse yourself into different worlds and experience something a little twisted? You have sixty and...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$31
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Hysteria; A Twisted Escape Room trip to the past!

#5Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Delve into Salem's macabre past as our knowledgable, charismatic and licensed guides regale you with true tales of documented paranormal activity, accidental...

Duration 1h 30m+
5 of 5 (3 reviews)
The price now is
$15
per adult
Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

#6Mid Afternoon Ghost Tour

This chilling, compact ghost tour delves into Salem's macabre past as our knowledgable and charismatic guides regale you with true tales of documented parano...

Duration 1h+
1 of 5
The price now is
$12
per adult
Mid Afternoon Ghost Tour

#7Salem Puzzling Adventure

• Choose your own start time and embark on your adventure. With your smartphone as your guide, go on a brain-teasing and educational walking tour of your cho...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$4
per traveler
Salem Puzzling Adventure

#8Dead of Winter Tour

Experience all of Salem’s history in our 90min tour, including including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age of Sail, Revolutionary history, TV & M...

Duration 1h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$15
per adult
Dead of Winter Tour

#9Grave Matters Cemetery Tour

Salem’s oldest burying ground dates back to 1637 and there are reports that we buried people there as early as 1628. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in th...

Duration 1h+
The price now is
$12
per adult
Grave Matters Cemetery Tour

#10Salem 101: General History Tour

Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the United States of America with the best history tour in the city. Explore over four centuries of Salem’s rema...

Duration 1h+
5 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
$12
per adult
Salem 101: General History Tour
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Salem Attractions

Smaller cities have an appeal about them you won't find in their larger counterparts. Make a note of all the fun things to do in Salem before you head off so you can squeeze the most out of your vacation. You'll soon see that bigger isn't always better!

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Free things to do in Salem

Some say the best things in life are free. Make sure you visit the following around Salem:

Salem Museum - Find out if there are any major exhibits, displays or guided tours on at this interesting museum.

Salem State College - Be inspired by the design and ingenuity of this fantastic example of modern architecture.

Hamilton Hall - Get ready to feel like you've been transported back in time while roaming around this historic site.

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