Salem Ghost ToursWalks after dark · Salem, Mass.

night walks1.5 hours · after sunset · Salem, Mass.

Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Ninety minutes from the 1805 Custom House on murder, accidental death and the places where people report seeing things. Wheelchair accessible, a little over a mile, and one of the cheapest walks we list — the rating is the catch.

Duration1.5 hours
LeavesAfter sunset
Meets atlocal partner's office, 1805 Custom House Building
CancellationFree up to 24 h
ChildrenWelcome
Not allowedSmoking · Audio recording

Salem ghost tour highlights

A ninety-minute evening walk of eight to ten stops on Salem’s murders, deaths and reported paranormal activity, a little over a mile in all.

  1. 1Hear frightening stories of murder and accidental death
  2. 2Delve into Salem's dark past as your knowledgeable guide tells you the city's tales
  3. 3Witness the sites of paranormal activity and potentially have an experience of your own

Who it suits

Cheap, mixed reviews: a cheap classic, if the rating does not put you off. If the rating matters to you more than the price, there is a walk for that.

Book it if

  • You want the cheapest evening walk and can live with a 4.1
  • Step-free matters: the partner calls this one wheelchair accessible
  • You prefer true crime and hauntings to the trial record

Skip it if

Meeting point

It meets at local partner's office, 1805 Custom House Building. The map below opens on the partner’s own pin.

local partner's office, 1805 Custom House Building

“Meet at the local partner's office, 1805 Custom House Building, at the corner of Essex and Central Streets.”

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Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour reviews

Rated 4.07 out of 5 from 166 reviews on GetYourGuide, with the guide scored 4.3. Reviews are shown as they are, low ones included.

4.07166 reviews
Guide4.3
Value for money4
★★★★★I don’t normally enjoy interactive elements during tours but Stash’s enthusiasm was infectious and I had a great time!

Laura · CanadaOctober 17, 2025

★★★★★I really liked the guide. He helped me with directions after the tour which I appreciated. Also heard some really great stories. Nothing was bad.

Sarah · United StatesNovember 2, 2024

★★★★★Der Guide war super nett und hatte tolle Stories zu berichten.

Stefanie · GermanyNovember 1, 2025

166 people have taken this walk and rated it on GetYourGuide. The next step is the calendar.

Included and not included

The price covers the 1.5-hour tour and guide. What the partner names as not included is listed beside it; anything absent from both columns is not promised.

Included

  • 1.5-hour tour
  • Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access and mobility

Children are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Smoking, audio recording are not allowed.

Children
Children welcome
Bring
Comfortable shoes · Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
Smoking · Audio recording
Know before
Please note that the price for the following ticket categories is the same as for students · The total walking distance is a little over a mile · There will be 8 to 10 stops · The tour is wheelchair accessible

Cancellation and refunds

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can reserve now and pay later.

Booking early costs nothing and holds your place.

Dates and availability

Live dates and seats are in the partner calendar below.

If this one is full, Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour runs 1.5 hours after sunset and meets at the bell in front of Salem Visitor's Center, 2 New Liberty Street.

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★ 4.07 · 166 reviews · 1.5 hoursHaunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
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