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This tour has 12 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!

  • Sun protection (sunscreen, hat)
  • Comfortable, supportive, broken-in walking shoes 
  • A phone charging cable for outlets at cafes or hotel lobbies to boost your battery life
  • A backup phone battery
  • A jacket/layers for cooler or windy days

  • Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall
    • $20 for adults
    • $18 for seniors
    • $12 for college students
    • free for 16 and under
    • free for Salem residents

  • The Ropes Mansion
    • $15 to enter, or $5 to enter if you've already purchased a ticket to the Peabody Essex Museum.

  • The Witch House
    • $12 per adult
    • $10 per senior
    • $8 for children ages 6-14

  • The Witch Dungeon Museum
    • $13 for adults
    • $12 for seniors
    • $10 for children 4 - 13
    • Old Town Hall: $4 per person

The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.

  • Salem Armory Visitor Center: Daily 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

  • Peabody Essex Museum & Essex Street Pedestrial Mall: 10 am - 5 pm, closed some weekdays

  • The Ropes Mansion: 

    • Self-guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays with timed entries available. 

    • Last entry of the day is at 3:15 pm.

  • Hamilton Hall: Typically Monday through Friday from 10 am - 2 pm.

  • The Witch House: 

    • Hours vary, but typically 10 am - 5 pm for self-guided tours. 

    • Off-season, it's only open Thursdays through Sundays Noon - 4 pm, but check before you go. 

  • The Witch Dungeon Museum: Open daily April 1 - Nov. 30 from 10 am - 5 pm

  • Old Town Hall: Currently being renovated so check the website to see when it will be open for visitors. When it is open, it operates on typical city office hours.

  • Charter Street Cemetery: Open year-round, but hours vary. In the high season, it's open 10 am - 5 pm daily.



The Haunted Salem Walking Tour runs along a set path in one direction only, so it can’t be taken in reverse. To get the complete experience, we recommend joining the tour at the official starting point and following it as intended.

The Haunted Salem Walking Tour follows a set route and moves in one direction only, so guests aren’t able to join midway along the path. To enjoy the full experience and all the stories shared along the way, we recommend starting with the group at the designated meeting point.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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