Hocus Pocus Downtown Walking Tour Salem: Filming Locations

Follow the Sanderson Sisters through Salem's downtown streets

The Downtown Hocus Pocus Tour is a 75-minute guided walk through Salem's filming locations from Disney's "Hocus Pocus," led by a live guide who shares behind-the-scenes stories and local history. The tour stays in charming downtown Salem on a relaxed, easy-paced route with no hiking required, and it's wheelchair accessible throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hocus Pocus filming locations

• Visit filming location with history
• See iconic 'Put A Spell on You' site
• Stop at another filming site
• Visit Jacob Bailey High School

The experience

Salem's downtown holds the real places where the Sanderson Sisters cast their spells on film. Your guide leads you to the iconic filming sites (including Jacob Bailey High School and other locations that doubled as the movie's key scenes), while weaving in behind-the-scenes details, strange coincidences, and local lore that may have inspired the screenplay. The tour is created by the team behind Salem's award-winning Night Tour, so you're getting local knowledge built into every stop.

This is a leisurely walk that stays right in the heart of downtown, no broomsticks or hiking boots needed. The pace is relaxed enough for families and film buffs alike, and the whole route is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas level. If you're traveling with infants or small children, strollers and specialized infant seats are available, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Live narration from an English-speaking guide.
• access to all filming locations in downtown Salem.
• wheelchair accessibility throughout the route.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Salem Night Ghost Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide to explain the film's backstory and real Salem history at each location. You'll move as a group at a set pace rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What Hocus Pocus filming locations does the tour visit?

The tour includes several key filming sites from the movie, among them Jacob Bailey High School and other iconic locations that appear in the film. Your guide shares the story behind each stop and points out details that made it into the final scenes.

How long does the Downtown Hocus Pocus Tour take?

The tour runs 75 minutes and stays entirely within downtown Salem, so there's no travel time between distant stops.

Do I need to be in good physical shape for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is entirely wheelchair accessible. It's a leisurely walk on flat downtown streets with no hiking or steep terrain.

What makes this tour different from other Salem tours?

This tour is created by the team behind Salem's award-winning Night Tour and focuses specifically on the real Hocus Pocus filming locations and the local stories behind them, rather than general Salem history.