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Gallows Hill Presents: The Ghosts & Legends Trolley Tour

Join us for a ghostly Salem Trolley ride that you’ll never forget. Tickets on sale starting  March 1st!

This event is available only in October.

(Trolley does not run on October 31st.)

Price Per person $34 general seating.

COMBO TICKETS are available for this event. Select combo tickets when purchasing!

Board the Ghosts & Legends Trolley and get ready for a thrilling ride as an eerie, sinister and comical guide takes you on a journey through the darkened streets of Salem. Hear stories of witches, ghosts, murder and more. You’ll see The House of the Seven Gables, the old cemetery, Winter Island and much more. Perfect for any age, this frightening, amusing, and entertaining ride sells out quickly, so buy tickets now for this memorable trolley tour! The Black Widow Mary and Jack return this year as your hosts on the Trolley!

• Ghosts & Legends Trolley departs from Gallows Hill, 7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. The trolley leaves PROMPTLY at the designated time.
• Tour is approximately 50 minutes.

Remember to dress warm!

• Not recommended for children under 7 years old.
• Duration: 50 minutes

Click here for Ghosts & Legends Trolley tickets

Want to see The Gallows Hill Main show as well?   Then get: Ghosts & Legends Trolley/Gallows Hill Combo ticket.

Immediately before your Trolley tour, you’ll enter Gallows Hill for our exciting Main Show. It’s our incredible experience about the Salem witch trials, with frightening characters and special effects. A perfect combination for your visit to Salem during Haunted Happenings!

Click on the purple button above, then select your combo ticket.

Save up to $5 per person!

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the event. Due to the prompt show start, late-comers will not be admitted.

POLICIES AND TERMS:

Your start time on the ticket is when The Ghosts and Legends Trolley departs. Allow enough time to get here, we don't want you to miss it! Late arrivals (even by a few minutes) will NOT be refunded. If you miss the trolley, we cannot get you on a different trolley time. LATE ARRIVALS will not receive a refund. You MUST redeem this voucher for a valid ticket at the front desk. Check in 15 minutes before your event time so we know that you are here.

COMBO TICKET HOLDERS: Make sure to arrive on time to see the main show. Tickets may be refunded up to 48 hours prior to your event time. After that time, there are no refunds for any reason. No animals of any kind are allowed in to this event. This includes emotional support animals. Ghosts & Legends Trolley departs from Gallows Hill, 7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970

LARGE GROUPS: There is no reserved seating, so large groups may not be sitting next to each other. Your group may be sitting apart.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. The trolley leaves PROMPTLY at the designated time. Some weekends in October have sudden street closures that causes us to use a new pick up location. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

If this is the case, patrons may be required to walk to the new trolley pick up location . (This is a 5 minute walk, just down the street from Gallows Hill Theatre).

By purchasing a ticket, you agree that walking to the trolley may be part of your experience.

Children younger than 7 years must pay for a ticket if they are taking up a seat.

Please note that there are NO REFUNDS for this event 48 hours prior to your ticket date.  This includes late arrivals, so make sure you allow plenty of time to get to Salem!

Live the History!

• Museum Tours
• Trolley Tours

The Salem Historical Society

Visit: 239 south lundy mail: 208 south broadway ave salem ohio 44460.

Underground Railroad Tours

The  docent, dressed as a Salem Quaker, takes passengers back in time to the year 1856. Following the sharing of many stories, the travelers will return to the twenty-first century with a better understanding of the plight of slaves, the working of the Underground Railroad, and the abolitionist movement that flourished in Salem prior to the Civil War.  Since the homes are private and entrances not possible, a screen inside  the trolley displays over 100 slides of the insides of the homes, the Underground Railroad hiding places, and several abolitionists who lived in or visited them. The slides will also help clarify the historical information presented during the program.  

• Length of tour:  about 60 minutes 
• Cost:  $15 per person
• Reservations Recommended:  Call 330-337-8514
• Walk-ons are welcome on a first-come first-serve basis if the tour is not full

A minimum of 15 is necessary to conduct the tour.  

The tour is subject to cancellation if the minimum is not reached two days before scheduled date. 

Charles Burchfield Tours

A  year in the making, this project is a collaboration with The Burchfield  Homestead Museum. Trolley guests will the many Salem sites and buildings that inspired Charles Burchfield's paintings.  Along the  way, tour guests will hear about the artist's childhood that helped  develop his outlook of life which reflects in his artwork.  The trolley  will make a stop at the Burchfield Homestead Society Museum for guests  to tour the home of Charles Burchfield.

• Length of tour:  about 90 minutes 
• Cost:  $20 per person, includes admission to the Burchfield Homestead Museum

Ghost Tours

The Salem Ghost Trolley Tours occur in the fall season and participants are taken out of the downtown area to famous graves and other "haunted" areas. A docent tells true ghost stories about these places and events in and around Salem. Participants should wear good walking shoes as there are occasions that riders exit the trolley to walk around.

• Length of tour:  about 75 minutes 
• Reservations Recommended:  Call 330-205-3923

A minimum of 15 is necessary to conduct the tour.  The tour is subject to cancellation if the minimum is not reached two days before scheduled date. 

Ghost Walking Tours

In conjunction with our Ghost Trolley Tours, we also offer a Ghost Walking Tour in the fall of each year. During the walks, participants are taken around downtown Salem learning of our city's "haunted" past. Participants should wear good walking shoes. The walk is held rain or shine. 

• Cost:  $10 per person

Trolley Christmas Lights Trolley Tours

During the Holiday season, the Quakertown Trolley offers rides to view Salem's most decorated homes and businesses.

Yes, You Can Rent Our Trolley

Our beautiful new trolley is available to rent for group tours and special occasions. 

• It adds a special flair to your wedding to transport the bridal party to the church or reception area. And yes, we have had wedding ceremonies on the trolley!   
• Surprise someone on their birthday with a trolley ride to their party.
• Splurge on your anniversary with your “special someone” at a scenic spot with your favorite picnic food.   
• Treat your guests or club members to one of our guided tours with a docent.   
• Design your own trolley tour for your family reunion to visit local sites that have been significant to your ancestry. 

Our trolley can help you create memories that won’t be forgotten.

Reasonable pricing is based on time and travel. Call us at 330-337-8514 to check pricing and availability.   

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Our one-hour narrated historical Trolley tour runs daily from April through October Call for our off season schedule. 1-978-744-5469 Tickets are good all day and include a Free shuttle service to our 13 sites and attractions*.

April 1st - November 1st daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm  

2012 Season Rates Adults $18.00 Seniors (60+) $17.00, Children (6-14) $8.00, Children 5 and under are Free (When accompanied by an Adult.)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Our stops are as follows: 

1. The Visitors Center, Witch History Museum & The Trolley Depot 2. Old Burial Point & Witch Trial Memorial 3. Pickering Wharf & Capt’s Restaurant 4. Salem Maritime Site (flag stop) 5. The House of The Seven Gables 6. The Salem Ferry (flag stop) 7. Winter Island (flag stop) 8. Salem Willows (flag stop) 9. Salem Witch Museum 10. Peabody Essex Museum, Visitors Center & Trolley Depot 11. Witch Dungeon Museum 12. Salem Witch House & Salem Inn 13. Phillips House, Hamilton Hall & Chestnut Street (flag stop) **Courtesy shuttle provided at the MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Washington Street, Salem to the National Park Visitors Center

Flag stop – Trolley stops when signaled by passenger

*Due to visitor volume shuttle service may be limited in October

Plan Your Events with the Salem Trolley.

The Salem Trolley can provide transportation aboard one of our replica turn-of-the-century trolleys. For weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, parades, family reunions, proms and school events, let us help make your event memorable, safe, and stress-free.

Salem Trolley has provided exceptional event transportation for over a quarter of a century. Whether you're planning a personal ceremony or corporate gathering, count on the Salem Trolley to transport your guests in style, comfort and grace.

We can and have provided quality transportation for every event imaginable. We have special pricing for school groups, including proms and sporting events. Our vehicles seat between 32-36 passengers.

When you book an event, you may decorate the trolley ahead of time in accordance with your particular theme, a Victorian wedding, over-the-hill birthday party or old-fashioned San Francisco corporate gathering — it's all possible with the Salem Trolley and your imagination.

Decorations must be attached with the use of string, twist-ties, or other non-damaging items. You will not be able to use tape, tacks, nails, etc. in decorating the vehicle.

Special Tours 2012 Season

Tales & Tombstones

Dusk transforms the city of Salem.  As the city of renown seafarers and distinguished architecture fades into the shadows, a new Salem of the occult and paranormal emerges.

Visit scenes of grisly murders and ghastly executions, hear tales of ghosts, both mischievous and malevolent, of Salem's haunted hotels and restaurants of long forgotten underground passageways, ancient curses and legends of ghost ships and haunted islands.

You will experience all of this and more as you ride the Salem Trolley's Tales & Tombstones Tour and explore Salem of the Shadows.

Tour is approximately 1 hour.  Tour departs from our 8 Central Street office.

Adults $20.00 Seniors (60+) $15.00 Children (6-14) $10.00 Available only in October (Private Group Tours available upon request) Tour times: Thursdays 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM       (Thursday, October 4th only 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM shows) Fridays 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM Saturday 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM Sundays 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM       *Tour is not available on Halloween Reservations are required - Tickets are available online as of June 1, 2012 Click here to purchase tickets

Salem Trolley & The Griffen Theatre present:

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

Now entering into it's 26th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance reanimates Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. Experience Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with a twist. Ride along with Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as the classic tale is brought to life in a completely unexpected way. Shows sell out quickly and seats are limited. Tickets go on sale September 10, 2012.  

2012 Season

Tickets available online on September 10, 2012 at 9:00 am. Tickets are $25 each.

DAILY TOURS How does the tour work? It is a one hour narrated historical tour of Salem with same day shuttle service (Please note shuttle service on weekends in October is not always possible). Hours of Operation? Our tours run daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm with the last full tour departing from the National Park Service Visitors Center at 4:00 PM. What is the cost for the tour? Adults $15.00, Seniors (60+) $14.00, Children (6-14) $5.00 and Children 5 and under are free. What is the cost for a combination ticket for the Salem Trolley and Witch House? Adults $20.00, Seniors (60+) $18.00, Children (6-14) $7.00 and Children 5 and under are free. Are there group discounts? Yes, groups of 20 or more will receive a $1.00 off all Adult and Senior tickets. Do you do private tours? Yes, we do private tours, please contact our office for prices and availability. Where does the tour begin? The Salem Trolley tour starts at the National Park Service Visitors Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem. Where is there parking? There is parking across from the National Park Service Visitors Center at 1 New Liberty Street, Salem. What is the season? Our season is from April 1st – November 1st daily (Closed on Easter Sunday). What is our winter schedule? We run weekends (Saturday & Sundays) in March and November weather permitting. Call our office for our schedule. Does your price include admissions to museums? No our tour prices does not include prices to museums.  We do however offer a combination ticket for the Salem Trolley and the Witch House.   WEDDINGS & OTHER CHARTERS Are the Trolleys heated? Yes our Trolleys are heated – they have three heaters throughout the Trolleys Are the Trolleys air conditioned? No, I am sorry our Trolleys are not air conditioned.  We have open air Trolleys. The front half of the Trolleys have glass windows that open and close and the rear section of the Trolleys have see thru plastic curtains that open in the nice weather and close and zipper shut in inclement weather. What is the cost for a charter? Each charter is different please contact our office by email or phone for prices on your special day.

Salem Tours

Ghost tours, historic tours, walking tours, trolleys.

If you dare venture through the historic and haunted neighborhoods of Salem, be sure you’re escorted by one of the many knowledgeable tour guides listed below.

Better Than Fiction Salem Walking Tours

Meeting Point: The alley at 15 Front St. Our tours are not only entertaining, but historically accurate. We weave together the past and the present to provide a greater, more comprehensive understanding of historical events, providing entertainment and education through the art of storytelling and the spoken word. Better Than Fiction Tours

Bewitched Historical Tours

Tours depart from the Bewitched in Salem store, 180 Essex St. (978) 498-4061 Join us for a journey back through time to uncover the real history of Salem. With a local historian as your guide, you’ll venture right through the heart of Witch City, stopping at over a dozen locations along the way. Bewitched Historical Tours

Black Cat Tours

Phone: 978-239-9145  Charter and Essex Street next to the Peabody Essex Museum Salem Black Cat Tours offers a unique adventure that delves into the true history of the city and its legacy of  terrifying hauntings.  Our guides are master storytellers, and will immerse you in the fascinating tales of the city where great stories begin!  Tours start off at 8pm for our evening ghostly tour.  Black Cat Tours

Essex National Heritage Walking Tours

Salem Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty St. Myths & Misconceptions Walking Tour – This tour seeks to uncover the myths, and debunk any misconceptions you might have about the Salem Witch Trials. Tragedy & Triumph: True Tales from Salem’s Past Walking Tour – Join a Victorian costumed guide for an 80 minute stroll to discover the True Tales, from allegations of black masses to America’s first deliveries of black pepper.  Information and Tickets

Ghost And Legends Trolley Tour

Board the Salem Trolley and get ready for a thrill ride as an eerie and sinister guide takes you on a journey through the darkened streets of Salem. Hear stories of witches, ghosts, murder and more as your guide  weaves eerie tales and gets dangerously close. You’ll see The House of the Seven Gables, the old cemetery, Winter Island and much more. Ghosts And Legends Trolley Tour   978-825-0222

Haunted Neighborhood Tours

282-288 Derby St. 978-740-2929. The Haunted Neighborhood hosts the longest-running and best-value walking tour in Salem, MA – The Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour and the most unique live experience, Within a Witch Hour Spellcasting. Haunted Neighborhood Tours

Mahi-Mahi Halloween Cruises & Boo!s Cruises

Pickering Wharf – Derby and Congress Streets – (978) 825-0001 Haunted Happenings Cruise: See a different side of Salem in October! A great mix of sea-faring folklore, Halloween tunes, complementary tarot card readings, face painting and gorgeous views of the coast! Halloween Boo!s Cruise: Grab your best Halloween costume and your dancing shoes. Featuring DJ Noel Snow and a costume contest, the Boo!s Cruise is your new favorite floating dance party! Schedules and Reservations

Salem Historical Tours

Salem Historical Tours is home to Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour: Salem’s first and finest ghostly stroll. Established in 1997, we are the oldest permanent walking tour company in Salem, Massachusetts. We offer a variety of tours that appeal to every visitor’s interests, from Colonial witchcraft to Salem’s macabre haunted history. Established in 1997 by lifelong local resident, author and college educator Leah Schmidt, we are proud to provide guests with historically accurate tours which entertain as well as educate. 978.745.0666  Salem Historical Tours

Salem Kids Tours

978-766-1103. We are Salem’s one and only walking tour for children and families. Salem Kids Tour meets at 185 Essex St. Slightly Spooky Tour meets at 316 Essex St. Salem Kids Tours

Salem Night Tour

978-741-1170. “Haunt and History Tour” Join the adventure every night at 8pm, our licensed guides lead you through  legends, history and the infamous hysteria of 1692. This is a walking tour of downtown Salem, at a comfortable pace so dress accordingly. The Salem Night Tour is largely attended so reservations are strongly suggested. For tickets, reservations and information about other tours: Salem Night Tour

Salem Smugglers’ Tour

Come on one of our three tours filled with laughs, pirates, and ghosts. A Salem walking tour and a truly unique Salem ghost tour illuminating the history of our ancient smuggling tunnels built by our founding fathers within the Federalist Party and their ghosts. Also along the way on this Salem walking tour we will show you the haunted buildings connected to the tunnels for a truly haunted ghost tour! Ghost stories mixed with smuggling and illicit politics!  978-578-9238  Salem Smugglers’ Tour

Salem Trolley Tour

The Salem Trolley provides visitors with a narrated one hour tour and all day shuttle service through beautiful and historic Salem. Explore Salem’s witchcraft trials of 1692 or travel beyond the witchcraft hysteria into the fascinating realm of Salem’s literary and maritime history. (978) 744-5469  Salem Trolley Tour

Salem Witch Walk

Crow Haven Corner, 125 Essex St. (978) 666-0884 Join real Salem Witches in a magic circle and learn the truth about Witchcraft as you stroll through the mysteries of our bewitching seaport! Visit enchanting sites, learn about charms, spells, and hexes, and even stand in one of America’s oldest graveyards. Every guest receives a magic crystal blessed by a Salem Witch! Additional tours in October, Hex, 246 Essex St.  Salem Witch Walk

Spellbound Tours

Take a trip through the dark side of Salem’s sinister past, to the actual locations of the infamous witch trials! Expect to be AMAZED by the large amount of documented Paranormal Activity! Visit real haunted locations, including what may be the most haunted cemetery in the country! Hear tales of vampirism- historic and today! Do real, live Vampires still lurk in the shadows of the this seaport town?! Discover the mysterious secrets of voodoo, the startling root of the Salem Witch Hysteria! At the site of the original witch dungeon you may even encounter the specters of the accused. Spellbound Tours   978-740-1876

Tales of Salem: Halloween Tours

Halloween tours, Candyland tours and Haunted Halloween tours are offered. You will visit historic houses and buildings along Salem’s Heritage Trail, while also stopping at businesses that help make Halloween possible here in Salem. Your guide, J.P., has several years of experience working in the historic cities of Salem and Boston. He’s conducted a multitude of tours on various subjects and is enthusiastic about giving Halloween tours in Salem. Tales of Salem: Halloween Tours

Witch City Walking Tours

781-608-6986. Discover how Salem became a world-class seaport, creating some of the wealthiest families in America and America’s first millionaire. Stroll the cobblestone lined streets, taking in some of the most stunning 17th and 18th century colonial architecture. Or, if you like to be scared, get chills down your spine hearing ghastly tales of ghosts, macabre murders and true crime stories in Salem’s history. Witch City Walking Tours

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Experience Salem’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Join Us for an unforgettable night of hauntings and ghosts down the hallowed streets of Salem to uncover why Salem is the most haunted city in America. Tours are offered nightly, year-round.

We’ll take you to the most haunted places in Salem for stories of the lesser-known tragedies, murders, and sordid events that took place here in Witch City. Are you ready to experience Salem’s most authentic ghost tour?

Ghost Tour Meeting Location :Outside Salem Five Savings Bank at 210 Essex St, Salem, Massachusetts

Tour Duration : 1hr. across 1 mile

To Order : Press "Get Tickets" for availability.

Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

The Experiences You've Heard About

Salem Ghosts: Witches, Warlocks, & Hauntings

Join Salem Ghosts for an unforgettable night of terrifying hauntings and real-life ghosts.

Salem Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

The Salem Haunted Pub Crawl will quench your thirst for haunted history and ghostly drinks, so join us and have your fill of spirits and spirits on this unique and unforgettable Salem drinking experience.

Salem Late Night Ultimate Ghost Tour

This terrifying tour will reveal Salem's rarely told tales and bone-chilling authentic hauntings of the America's most haunted city.

Secrets of Salem History Tour

Uncover rarely-told stories of how Salem handled the aftermath of its horrific deeds.

Witches, Witchcraft and Wizardry: Magic and The Occult in Salem

Discover the less well-known women of Salem who tested society’s boundaries as well as leaders in various occult movements who have found a place of acceptance here.

Witches and Wonder Women Tour

Join us and discover the world of witches and witchcraft that set the western world on fire, making it to the New World and culminating in the Salem Witch Trials. Uncover the origins of witchcraft and its most infamous victims and villains over the centuries, including the women of Salem and the roles they played in shaping the world of witchcraft.

Happy Hour Crawl

Take this happy hour brew tour and add some fun into your work week! This quick but fun tour will take you to three stops for up to three hours. This tour price does not include tastings or tours.

Visit the Most Haunted Places in Salem

Salem’s rich history and the fact that many of its oldest structures and most notorious sites are well preserved today give it a truly eerie feeling. Even the first president of the United States, George Washington, experienced a haunting during his visit to Salem in 1789 and fled the town immediately.

Salem Ghosts takes you to all of the historic town’s most haunted sites and reveals their true stories so that you can feel connected to the history that took place there. If you feel a chill on your tour, know that it could be more than just the coastal breeze.

The Salem Witch House

The Witch House was originally not for housing a witch. Instead, it was home to Jonathon Corwin, the judge in the witch trials who sentenced innocents to death. Corwin believed in the other side himself and let the townspeople know he would not accept dealings with the devil. But now, locals say his guilt overcomes him in the night, and you can hear his wails emanating from the old 17th-century building.

Ropes Mansion

Does this mansion look a little familiar? Well, it was once in the movie Hocus Pocus. It looks like Hollywood knows a haunted house when it sees one. This old home, built in 1720, has passed hands several times. The original owner had three wives die within its walls. The next owner, Nathaniel Ropes, was a loyalist during the Revolution. His politics had the house attacked and stoned. Ropes unexpectedly died the day after the stoning. Now, his ire lives on in the house, frightening visitors to this day.

Salem Athenaeum

This library has been continuously operating ever since it was founded in 1810. The free exchange of knowledge is a founding principle of this nation. But the living are not the only curious souls who visit. Books reportedly fly off the shelves who just want to read, but you can determine that for yourself.

Test your bravery, and join us!

What to expect on your salem ghost tour.

The charming exterior of this tourist destination holds a veil over a past that’s riddled with gruesome murders, paranoia-fueled executions, and an afterlife on an eternal quest for vengeance. Walk down the narrow cobblestone streets with us as the stories unfold from Salem’s haunted past and present at sites like The Salem Inn, Ropes Mansion (featured in the Disney film Hocus Pocus), and Salem Old Town Hall.

About 16 miles north of Boston, Salem is a town of just over 40,000 inhabitants. Salem’s commitment to preserving its shameful history has made it a perfect spot for spirits to linger and for visitors to experience a connection with the past. The charming exterior of this tourist destination holds a veil over a past that’s riddled with gruesome murders, paranoia-fueled executions, and an afterlife on an eternal quest for vengeance. Salem may be lovingly referred to as Witch City.

There is a legacy of bloodshed, madness, persecution, hysteria, and devilish pacts churning impatiently on every cobblestone street of Salem. The Witches’ City overflows with tales meant to freeze your blood and stop your breath at every turn. Walk with Salem Ghosts carefully down the historic streets that define part of our American narrative.

Discover the Horrors that Haunt Salem

Learn about John Louder, who testified he fought off an attack by a deformed monster and chased it from his house.

Visit Salem’s Old Burying Point Cemetery, the final resting place of Jonathan Corwin, who sentenced innocents to death.

Discover how the Salem Witch Trials ended in 1693, but the memories of those frightening times have never left.

Check out the eerie site of the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, a monument dedicated to the accused and condemned.

Take a walk past the Merchant Hotel, the former home of the infamous sheriff who tortured and executed the accused.

Why You Should Book Your Salem Ghost Tour Tonight!

Salem is full of fascinating stories

It’s not just witches that haunt Salem, during the research for this tour evidence was found of so many other hauntings and amazing stories from history. Hear about Mr. Derby, and his ghost that haunts the Old Town Hall. Mr. Derby was a prominent merchant, who sponsored a full fleet of privateers during the revolutionary war. Although they did not engage in the war directly, they played a great part in diminishing the supply lines of the British. His life in Salem did not have a happy end, his pride and joy, the previous house on this site, was torn down by his son, and gifted to the city to build the current building. His ghost is still unhappy with the decision…

We Are Professional tour guides

When you book an experience with Salem Ghost Tours, you’re securing your spot with a professional group of licensed tour guides that specialize in providing safe, thrilling, and fun tours. Putting these stories together was a painstaking task, the locals featured often have relatives living in the town, care has been taken to treat the characters in the stories with respect.

Our Tours are designed for the whole family.

The stories on the Salem Ghosts tour are carefully curated, using only the best research, eyewitness accounts, and historical facts within the retellings. The stories are suitable for the whole family, everyone, even young people, can enjoy the tour. No sleepless nights for children who take the tour! You will all be talking about the stories you hear for months to come!

If you only have a short amount of time in Salem

You will have a fun and memorable experience on the Salem Ghosts tour, the history of the area is covered, of course. And the witch trials of 1692, but there is so much more to Salem, including a strong theme of the sea. There are many merchants, sailors, and naval heroes in the town’s history , they all have fascinating stories to share, and not all of them are happily dead and buried.The historical and first-hand accounts of terrifying hauntings come from the best local and national historical scholars, so rest assured that when you choose Salem Ghost Tours, you are choosing the best activity in the area!

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• jessica c 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Reverand Peter is the *insert swear word* Reverend Peter was the best tour guide i have ever had in Salem and I have been on many. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made sure that everyone on his tour was engaged. He even put up with my “Aquarius Energy.” Thanks for the laughs. Read more Review of: Requiem for Salem Walking Ghost Tour Written June 10, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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October is undoubtedly the spookiest month. What better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than with a haunted trolley ride that might introduce you to actual spirits? Here’s the scoop on the Gallows Hill Ghosts & Legends Trolley Tour in Salem.

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You can catch the haunted trolley at Gallows Hill, 7 Lynde St., Salem, Mass. Check out their website for more information on the event and to purchase tickets. If you’re looking for another haunted trolley ride you’ll never forget, check out this one in Boston .

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Tales & Tombstones night tours (October): As the city of seafarers and distinguished architecture fades into the shadows, a new Salem of the occult and paranormal emerges. Visit scenes of…

Ghosts & Legends Trolley Tour at Gallows Hill

Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows…

Salem Trolley

Ride the Red Trolley! Established in 1982. Salem’s original trolley. One-hour narrated historical tour. Special evening tour: Tales & Tombstones, (Thursday-Sunday). Tickets are available online. Reservations required. Tales & Tombstones…

8 Central Street Salem MA 01970

Tales & Tombstones night tours (October): As the city of seafarers and distinguished architecture fades into the shadows, a new Salem of the occult and paranormal emerges. Visit scenes of...

7 Lynde Street Salem MA 01970

Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows...

8 Central Street Salem MA

Ride the Red Trolley! Established in 1982. Salem’s original trolley. One-hour narrated historical tour. Special evening tour: Tales & Tombstones, (Thursday-Sunday). Tickets are available online. Reservations required. Tales & Tombstones...

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Address: 7 Lynde Street Salem MA 01970

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Salem’s Lone Trolley

The Salem Trolley is the best way to see Salem and to experience the Witch City’s unique and colorful past. Since 1982, Salem Trolley has set the standard for sightseeing tours and exceptional transportation north of Boston.

The Salem Trolley provides visitors with a narrated one hour tour and all day shuttle service through beautiful and historic Salem. Explore Salem’s witchcraft trials of 1692 or travel beyond the witchcraft hysteria into the fascinating realm of Salem’s literary and maritime history.

Our eight mile ride around the city takes you past the Charter Street Burial Ground, the House of the Seven Gables, Witch Dungeon Museum, Salem Witch Museum, the historic waterfront area and other locations, including Chestnut Street considered to be one of the most beautiful streets in America.

Your professional driver and talented local tour guide will entertain you with factual history and interesting tidbits about Salem. Feel free to get off and on at any of our 13 stops throughout the day and view Salem at your leisure, using our trolley as a convenient shuttle service.

So, when you’re ready to see Salem, Ride the Red Trolleys! Salem’s Original Trolley Tour.

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• Address: 8 Central St Salem, MA 01970
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I’ve seen the trolley go around Salem since I moved here 5 years ago and finally this summer did some of the more touristy things. The main reason I got out and tried it was because it was free for Salem residents for a month! One reason I really enjoyed it both times was that it gave a lot of history that many tourist rush past as they go to the hokey witch things in town. Salem was THE major seaport of the early 1800s and so much of that era still exists around town. I don’t want to spoil the ride but as a Salem resident you will be able to appreciate your town so much more having heard some of the non-witch history. Its a great option to use in order to get from the Willows back to the parking garage and allows you to get on and off all day. I found the tour guides very informative and the 2 different ones we had told different stories. Keep in mind there isn’t a lot of room for strollers and you will have to hold infants but they enjoyed it as well! Great option for tourists and great option for Salem residents that want to play tourist for the day!

Lowest Review

One of our favorite, kitschy things to do on vacations is to go on tours. This tour, however, was really, really terrible. I wish we had picked another tour company. The tour guide was clearly reading from a script, and couldn’t answer any specific questions that people had. The information that was provided was also suspect from what I was able to learn prior to arriving in Salem. We went on Halloween. I can understand that tours are probably sold out well in advance and that most people are there to get very (very) drunk. We were there to experience Salem. It was something I had always wanted to do, and we thought this might have been a fun way to get some history. It was a big ole waste of money

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