Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghost Stories & Drinks

Five bars, one guide, stories of ghosts that locals swear still linger

Salem Booze and Brews is a 90-minute haunted pub crawl led by a live guide who takes you through five of Salem's most active paranormal hotspots, stopping at bars and historic sites to share firsthand accounts of hauntings and the town's dark past. You're 21 or older, you drink at your own pace, and the guide handles the stories: accounts of shattered glasses, unexplained sounds, and spirits that staff members have reported for years. All areas are wheelchair accessible and the route works with public transit nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted pub crawl in Salem

• Visit haunted bar with shattered glasses
• Pass by Joshua Ward House haunt
• Stop at haunted party bar
• Pass by haunted book shop
• Drink and hear tales at haunted tavern

The experience

The crawl starts at a bar where tenders have reported glasses shattering on their own and kitchen staff describe feelings of overwhelming sadness when the place empties out. From there, the guide moves you through the Joshua Ward House (a paranormal hotspot where staff and patrons have felt and witnessed real hauntings), and into a second bar known for late-night disturbances that have spooked employees enough to quit. The stories don't stop: a small bookshop where death hangs in the history, and a tavern built on ground where people took their last breath, their voices still said to echo asking to be spared.

You're drinking at your own pace across these five stops while the guide weaves together chilling accounts of what happened in Salem and what locals claim is still happening. The 90 minutes moves you through the town's most active spots without rushing. The guide is knowledgeable about both the witch trials and the paranormal reports that have accumulated since. Wheelchair accessible throughout, and the route sits near public transportation if you need it.

What’s included

• A live guide in English leading the entire 90-minute crawl.
• firsthand accounts of true hauntings and paranormal reports from staff at each location.
• chilling stories connecting Salem's witch trial history to the ghosts locals say still linger.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 15:30, 18:00 and 20:15, from US$ 36 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:30, 18:00 and 20:15

GroupUp to 20 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Salem Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?Join a small group of adults who want Salem's dark history with a drink in hand. The guide handles the stories and the route, so you just show up and listen while the town's paranormal past unfolds across five bars and historic sites.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at each bar on the Salem Booze and Brews crawl?

Each of the five stops (two bars, the Joshua Ward House, a bookshop, and a tavern) has its own documented paranormal history. The guide shares firsthand accounts from staff and patrons about unexplained events: shattered glasses, feelings of sadness, mysterious disturbances late at night, and voices heard on the ground where the tavern stands. You drink while listening. The stories are the main event.

Do I have to buy drinks at every bar, or can I skip some?

You buy your own drinks at each stop and drink at your own pace. There's no requirement to order at every location, and you're welcome to have a non-alcoholic drink instead.

How long does the whole crawl take?

The crawl runs 90 minutes total, moving through five stops with the guide leading the way and sharing stories at each one.

Is this tour actually about the Salem Witch Trials, or is it just ghost stories?

It's both. The guide connects Salem's real history (the witch trials and the town's dark past) to the paranormal accounts and hauntings that locals report today. The stories are rooted in what happened and what people claim is still happening.

What's the minimum age for this crawl?

You must be 21 or older to join. The crawl is built around drinking at bars, and the guide's stories are geared toward an adult audience.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and the crawl is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.