Haunted Salem Tour with Ghost Hunting Tools

Hunt for spirits yourself on Salem's most haunted streets

A guided walking tour of Salem's haunted landmarks (the Bewitched Statue, Ropes Mansion, The Witch House, Old Town Hall, and Burying Point Cemetery) departing nightly at 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM with a live English-speaking guide. Every guest receives a ghost hunting app with EMF detection, EVP, infrared and night vision tools to use during the tour and keep afterward to investigate anywhere.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Salem's haunted landmarks

• Meet at Bewitched Statue
• Visit Old Town Hall
• Explore Burying Point Cemetery
• Tour Ropes Mansion
• See The Witch House
• View Joshua Ward House

The experience

Salem's most haunted sites cluster in downtown, and this tour strings them together after dark when the city's witch trial history feels closest. You meet at the Bewitched Statue in Lappin Park and walk to the Ropes Mansion, a Georgian Colonial house from the 1720s with a reputation for paranormal activity; Old Town Hall, the Federal-style brick landmark from 1816; The Witch House, the only surviving structure directly tied to the 1692 trials and home to Judge Jonathan Corwin; and Burying Point Cemetery, Salem's oldest graveyard established in 1637, where judge John Hathorne and other trial-era figures are buried. A guide leads the route and tells the history of each stop.

What sets this apart is the ghost hunting app you get to use in real time. The tools (EMF detection to measure electromagnetic fields, EVP to record potential spirit voices, infrared to spot temperature shifts, and night vision) turn you from a listener into an investigator. You're not just hearing stories. You're holding the same equipment paranormal researchers use, pointed at the same old buildings. The app stays on your phone after the tour ends, so you can keep investigating anywhere you travel.

Tours run nightly at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, so you can fit one into an evening without blocking your whole day. The walk is about an hour and accessible to all fitness levels. The cemetery and historic houses are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome. Public transit stops nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Ghost hunting app with EMF detection, EVP recording, infrared and night vision tools.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to the Bewitched Statue, Ropes Mansion, Old Town Hall, The Witch House and Burying Point Cemetery.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by American Haunted

Is this one for you?Small groups and solo travelers mix on shared departures, so you'll investigate with other ghost hunters rather than alone. The nightly 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM start times let you pick the hour that fits the rest of your Salem itinerary without committing a full day.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

5 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Bewitched Statue and why does the tour start there?

The Bewitched Statue is a bronze sculpture of Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens from the 1960s TV show, unveiled in 2005 in Lappin Park at Essex and Washington Streets. It's become one of Salem's most recognizable landmarks and serves as the meeting point because it's centrally located in downtown and easy to find.

Can I use the ghost hunting app after the tour ends?

Yes. The app with EMF detection, EVP, infrared and night vision is yours to keep forever, so you can use it to investigate other locations long after the tour finishes.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs for about an hour, departing at either 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM nightly, so you can choose the time that fits your schedule.

What is The Witch House and why is it significant to Salem's history?

The Witch House, also called the Jonathan Corwin House, is the only remaining building in Salem with a direct connection to the 1692 witch trials. Judge Jonathan Corwin, who served on the court that condemned accused witches, lived there, making it one of the city's most historically important and frequently visited sites tied to the trials.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, transportation options nearby are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Strollers are also welcome for infants and small children.