Salem: Satanic Temple Walking Tour & Art Gallery Entry

Summary

Walk Salem’s streets with a satanic minister and see the city’s stranger side

You’ll join a small group in downtown Salem for a walking tour led by a real satanic minister—no ghost stories here—then get discounted access to The Satanic Temple’s art gallery. Expect honest history, surprising laughs, and time inside the gallery’s candle-lit rooms before heading back out into Salem’s odd charm.

What’s the experience like?

“So, who actually joins The Satanic Temple?” That was the first thing I blurted out as we gathered outside the old brick building in downtown Salem. Our guide, Malcolm — black boots, silver rings, surprisingly gentle voice — just grinned and said, “We get all kinds.” There was this faint smell of incense clinging to his coat, or maybe it was just the air near the gallery doors. It was colder than I expected for May, but everyone seemed wide awake.

I’d done the usual Salem stuff before — witch hats everywhere, ghost tours with actors shouting in alleyways. This one felt different from the start. No spooky stories or jump scares. Instead, Malcolm pointed out where actual trials happened and explained how most of what people think about witches is just… off. He talked about why The Satanic Temple set up shop here (I didn’t expect to laugh so much at their dry humor), and at one point he asked us what we thought “satanic” even meant. Li from our group tried to answer in Mandarin; Malcolm tried back and they both cracked up. I liked that there wasn’t any pressure to believe anything — just listen, ask questions, walk along these creaky old sidewalks.

The best part? We got discounted admission to The Satanic Temple’s Salem Art Gallery after the walk. Inside it smelled like old wood and candle wax. There were paintings that made me pause longer than I expected — some weirdly peaceful, some kind of unsettling (in a good way). A little girl in our group kept asking her dad about every statue. Nobody shushed her; it felt oddly welcoming for something with such an intense reputation.

I still think about how honest it all felt — not trying to shock anyone or sell some myth. Just people talking history and ideas while ducks waddled past on the sidewalk outside (Salem has so many ducks?). If you want a day trip in Salem that’s not another ghost story, this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walking tour of downtown Salem

• Meet tour guide at Salem Art Gallery
• Walk through downtown Salem

Top questions

Is this walking tour suitable for families?

Yes, it's described as family friendly—especially for families open to unusual topics.

Does the tour include ghost stories?

No ghost stories are included; the focus is on real history without supernatural elements.

Who leads the tour?

The tour is led by an expert in occultism and witchcraft who is also an ordained satanic minister.

Is there access to The Satanic Temple's art gallery?

Yes, discounted admission to The Satanic Temple's Salem Art Gallery is included after the walk.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, both the walking route and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Can infants or small children join?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Where does the tour take place?

The walking tour takes you through downtown Salem with stops at significant historical sites.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walk through downtown Salem led by a licensed satanic minister with deep knowledge of occult history, plus discounted entry into The Satanic Temple’s art gallery right after your stroll—so you get both street-level stories and time among their art installations before heading off on your own again.