Salem: Witch Walk Rituals, Spells & Historic Sites Tour

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Duration1h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Modern witchcraft rituals and Salem’s haunted past on foot

You’ll join real rituals in Salem’s Enchanted Garden—casting spells, making wishes on bay leaves, and learning about modern witchcraft from local guides. Walk historic streets, visit Old Burying Point Cemetery for a moving blessing, then jump the broom to leave your worries behind. It’s not just history—it’s personal magic you can feel long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Salem Witch Walk and Blessing

Cast Witches Magic Circle
Walk through historic Salem
Stop at Old Burying Point Cemetery
Perform blessing for wrongly accused
Discuss real Witches and practices
Cover Witches Sabbats and Esbats
Explain core beliefs of Salem Witches
Offer discount at Crow Haven Corner

The Experience

I almost missed the start because I got distracted by a guy in a velvet cloak arguing with his dog outside Crow Haven Corner—only in Salem, right? Our guide (her name was Willow, which felt fitting) didn’t mind that I slipped in late. She handed me a little bay leaf and grinned, “You’ll need this for later.” The Enchanted Garden was all foggy and weirdly inviting, with these faint herbal smells—sage, maybe?—and a soft hum from hidden speakers. Not what I expected for the beginning of a “witch tour,” but it felt oddly safe.

We stood in a circle (awkward at first), holding hands while Willow led us through a blessing. There was this moment when everyone went quiet except for the wind rattling some old chimes above us. It wasn’t spooky, just... grounding. Then came the spells—one with herbs you actually get to take home (mine still smells like rosemary weeks later). When we did the bay leaf wishing spell, Li next to me whispered her wish so softly I almost didn’t catch it, but she laughed when her leaf wouldn’t light. “Maybe that’s good luck?” she said. No idea if it worked but I liked the thought.

Walking through Salem after that felt different—like we’d joined some secret club. Willow pointed out spots where real witches practice now (not just Halloween stuff), explained Sabbats and Esbats—I’d never even heard those words before—and made sure we stopped at Old Burying Point Cemetery to do a small blessing for people accused back in 1692. That part hit harder than I thought; there’s something about standing there as dusk creeps in, listening to someone talk about justice and memory instead of just ghost stories.

The last thing before we left the garden was “jumping the broom”—I’m not sure if I did it right but everyone cheered anyway. My worries didn’t magically disappear but it felt lighter walking back through town, especially knowing my ticket meant a discount at Crow Haven Corner (I bought way too many candles). If you’re curious about modern witchcraft or just want to see Salem differently—with real rituals and not just old legends—I’d say try this Witch Walk. I still think about that feeling in the circle sometimes.

What’s included

Your day includes participation in three spells—a full ritual circle, bay leaf wishing spell, and herbal magic you’ll keep—as well as guided walking through Salem’s historic sites with a local expert who shares both modern witchcraft practices and respectful remembrance of 1692 victims; plus you’ll get a discount at Crow Haven Corner before heading home.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by The Salem Witch Walk