Ghost Hunting Tour Salem: Spirit Boxes and Paranormal Equipment

Hunt for spirits with ghost-hunting gear at Salem's most active paranormal sites

A 90-minute ghost-hunting tour in Salem uses professional equipment (spirit boxes, laser light grids, and flashlights) to search for paranormal activity at haunted locations including the Old Salem Jail and the edge of the cemetery. A licensed guide teaches techniques to detect spirits and anomalies. You may capture evidence on your phone. Tours run rain or shine and accommodate wheelchairs on Salem's brick sidewalks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ghost hunting tour in Salem

• Meet at the meeting location
• Visit Old Salem Jail site
• Use spirit boxes and flashlights
• Walk near Saint Peter’s Church headstones
• Ghost hunting at cemetery edge

The experience

You'll use actual ghost-hunting equipment on this tour, not just walk past old buildings. The guide hands you spirit boxes and laser light grids to track paranormal activity at real locations tied to Salem's history: the Old Salem Jail, where more than 25 people died during the witch trials, and the grounds near Saint Peter's Church with its colonial headstones. The tour stays outdoors and does not enter buildings or cemeteries after dark, but positions you at the edge of the cemetery where activity is often reported.

The 90-minute session teaches you how to use the equipment and interpret what you encounter. You might hear voices through the spirit box, see anomalies in photos or video on your phone, or catch movement in the laser grid. The guide walks the group through techniques for seeking out spirits who haven't left Salem. There's no guarantee of paranormal activity, results vary, but the equipment and method give you a real way to investigate rather than just listen to stories.

Groups run up to 39 people, and the tour operates in all weather. Bring comfortable shoes for brick sidewalks and uneven surfaces. Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, though Salem's terrain is uneven in places. You'll need to provide a valid driver's license or state-issued ID per group to use the ghost-hunting equipment, which will be returned at the end. There are no public restrooms on the route, so plan accordingly.

What’s included

• Use of professional ghost-hunting equipment including spirit boxes, laser light grids, and flashlights.
• instruction and techniques from a licensed guide.
• access to Salem's most haunted locations including the Old Salem Jail site and cemetery grounds.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Witch City Walking Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is an outdoor walk over brick sidewalks and uneven surfaces for 90 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready to stand and move between locations. Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, though Salem's terrain is uneven in places and visitors assume responsibility for navigating it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

What ghost-hunting equipment do I actually get to use on the tour?

You'll handle spirit boxes, laser light grids, and flashlights to detect paranormal activity. The guide instructs you on how to use each tool and interpret the results as you move through the haunted locations.

What happened at the Old Salem Jail that makes it so haunted?

The Old Salem Jail was the site of the Salem Witch Trials, where more than 25 people died from unsanitary conditions while imprisoned. The tour visits this location as one of Salem's most active paranormal sites.

Can I capture evidence of ghosts on my own phone?

Yes, you can use your smartphone to take photos or video during the tour. Many visitors capture anomalies or unexplainable details in their images, which the guide can help you interpret.

Does the tour go inside the cemetery or any buildings?

No, this is an outdoor-only activity. The tour walks you to the edge of the cemetery and near Saint Peter's Church, but does not enter buildings or go inside the cemetery after dark.

What do I need to bring or know before booking?

Bring a valid driver's license or state-issued ID (required per group to use the equipment), comfortable shoes for brick sidewalks, and your smartphone if you want to capture photos. The tour runs in all weather and lasts 90 minutes.