Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Salem, MA

Set Sail in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts on an incredible and historic schooner yacht. Experience the majesty aboard John G. Alden's personal schooner yacht Malabar X. Winner of the 1930 and 1932 Newport to Bermuda race and open to the public and available in Salem for the first time in her history, don't miss out on your chance to sail into the past on the beautifully restored classic yacht. Our 2 hour Salem harbor sails includes soft drinks and bottled water. Craft can cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase onboard! Sit back and relax or lend a hand with the sails! This activity is good for all ages.

Salem Night Tour is 'The Witch City's' BEST nightly tour since 2006! A compelling experience, led by locals with a flair for the history and haunts of Salem. Are guides are expert story tellers and are never scripted! Join the 75-90 minute adventure as a local guide leads the way through legends, ghost stories, history, and the infamous hysteria of 1692 — the Salem Witch Trials. This is a comfortably paced outdoor walking tour of downtown Salem, so please dress accordingly. The tour is largely attended and reservations are strongly suggested.

Allie Del Franco is a local with experience living in NYC and Hollywood. She brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect combination for your Salem trip. All ages enjoy this tour (families, couples, single travelers) and she provides a custom experience to all including walking to other locations after the tour. and KIDS FREE!

The Halloween tour is unique because you get to visit Salem and receive historical information not just on Salem, but the popular holiday itself. Salem is a Halloween city, and some would even say it's the Halloween capital. Many people enjoy coming to Salem during October to celebrate Halloween. This tour allows visitors to come to Salem anytime during the touring season to learn about both. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about your favorite holiday and how important it is to the city of Salem. Get the full experience of Halloween with Tales of Salem: Halloween Tours!

All tour guides are entertaining local comedians that will bring you laughter AND history on your Spooky Ramen Tours experience. They are all Salem certified tour guides and brings both history with humor on the tour - a perfect combination for your Salem trip. All ages enjoy this tour (families, couples, single travelers) and they provide a custom experience to all including walking to other locations after the tour. and KIDS FREE!

What you see in Real Pirates is an authentic true story of the riches pirate ever Sam Bellamy. You will see real pirate artifacts and treasure. You will also see parts of the real shipwreck of the Whydah, his famed pirate ship. You will get a small group tour of the museum with one of our directors or docents. Over 2000 5-star reviews!

Explore the darker side of Salem, Massachusetts, and uncover the city's most haunted and infamous locations, including notorious houses, hotels, and restaurants with gruesome histories of murder. Discover the lingering spirits of famous individuals. Learn about many famous haunted homes, restaurants, and hotels that our charming city has to offer. "The lady in blue whispers secrets of the past, her haunting presence reminding us that some stories are never truly buried."

The witch trials made Salem infamous, but there’s so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home. Experience as much of Salem's history as possible in our 90 minute tour. We'll discuss a little bit of everything, including the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, the Great Age of Sail, revolutionary history, inventors, famous visitors, TV & Movies shot here and more.The United States just wouldn’t be the same without Salem.

Step into the shadows of Salem’s past with our masterful guides as they bring the witch trials to life—no spellbook required. On this immersive walking tour, you'll uncover the chilling true stories behind one of history’s darkest chapters. Wander through the city’s most iconic and eerie sites, including the Essex Museum, the infamous Witch House, and the hauntingly beautiful Witch Trials Memorial. With every stop, you'll dive deeper into the real history, lingering legends, and lasting impact of the Salem Witch Trials. It’s not just a tour—it’s a spellbinding journey through fear, hysteria, and the echoes of the past. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please contact the private & group sales coordinator

All ages Spring/summer only Merchants & Mansions Architecture Tour Salem has one of the most naturally varied collections of historic structures in the country, spanning nearly 400 years. Come learn about how the inhabitants of Salem have kept their city comfortable, livable, and beautiful for centuries! From First Period to Georgian, Federal to Brutalist, Salem has some of everything. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets, discovering hidden gems, and viewing dozens of historic buildings and structures, as well as learning the fascinating stories behind them, from Salem's days as the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century, to the great fire that nearly destroyed it all! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. For a full refund, you must cancel 24 hours prior.

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!. ***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary. ***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**

Travel back in time to 1692 as we experience the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the victims, the accusers, and the culprits who took part in one of the first and most famous scandals in our nation's history! Visit the actual locations where the historic events took place. Then, learn of Salem's hauntings while exploring spooky buildings, cemeteries, hotels, and former jails. We also dive into Salem's history of war, piracy, business, Hocus Pocus movie locations, and humorous tales of a city almost 400 years old. Our guides are passionate about the history and experienced story tellers. The tour is 1 hour in length and goes regardless of weather.

Welcome to the Salem Witch Walk! You will enter the Enchanted Garden where the magic begins! With a: -Musical Light Show -Dragons -Cauldrons -Fog and Much More You will participate in 3 spells: -A Full Ritual -A Bay Leaf Wishing Spell -And Herbal Magic that you get to take home with you! Before you leave you the Garden: You will Jump the Broom and Leave your worries behind! Your tour guide will walk you through the streets of Salem, where you will learn about what Real Witches Do and Don’t Do, while focusing on Modern Day Witchcraft as well as respecting the Victims of the 1692 Witch Trails with a Blessing!

Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem, Massachusetts with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!

Come and explore the rich, mysterious history of one of New England's most loved destinations Salem, Massachusetts. This ~2 hour walking tour brings to life the true story of Salem's storied past. We are a diverse groups of historians, teachers, professional artists whose passion for Salem's history is truly engaging. You will learn about Salem's rich past as a world-class seaport, hear hauntedly chilling tales of the supernatural, visit one of the most beautiful streets in America and learn of three hundred years of architecture, and find out the truth about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials hysteria. You will leave Salem wanting to plan your next trip back! Come and see why this the *only* tour you need while in Salem. Dog friendly! Handicap accessible! Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds for no-shows or for weather. ***Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour***

This tour is an excellent way to get the full history of Salem without a lot of walking. The tour is lead by local colonial cemetery expert Daniel Fury, author of "If These Stones Could Speak: the History and People of the Old Salem Burying Point". The information provided is thoroughly researched, and questions are always welcome.

Ghostly Tales of Salem invites you to step into the chilling past of Salem, where past and paranormal meet. This ghost tour takes you through the streets and shadows of the historic town, uncovering the eerie secrets of the Salem Witch Trials and beyond. From spine-tingling tales of spirits to unsettling accounts of the accused, Ghostly Tales of Salem offers a captivating look into Salem’s haunted heritage. Perfect for the whole family. Come experience Salem’s dark history and the mysteries that still linger – if you dare!

The only tour in Salem to Enter a Haunted Building, See a collection of Haunted Objects and Hear their stories. On the tour: hear about Witch Mansion, World of Wizardry, Magic Parlor, Rockafellas, Joshua Ward House, Nocturne, the Pickman House, Pyramid Books, USS Salem Friendship, Coven Boutique, and More! During your journey you will see buildings and locations around Salem other tours don't visit. Places where ghosts, poltergeists, spirits, have been seen or heard. We will relate eye-witness accounts. You'll hear tales of Vampire terror across New England, and finish by getting up close to see objects which are said to be haunted, if you dare! Hear their tales and judge for yourself. Great for Paranormal Enthusiasts, Adventurer seekers, and Families alike! No other tour in town can give you this experience!

Pretty Spooky Tours are family-friendly walking tours that has you step into the magical and mysterious world of Salem through captivating stories and history of this iconic period where history and myth intertwine to form the backdrop of one of the most intriguing chapters in American history.

"Why do Witches wear black?" "Why do Witches ride brooms?" "What exactly is Witchcraft, does it even work?" Have you ever wondered the answer to these burning questions? The Wandering Witches tour is a unique Master Class experience where you and your guide conjure a uniquely tailored Q&A session! During the 45-60 minutes, you have the enchanting opportunity to allow your mind to WANDER through the life of a REAL PRACTICING SALEM WITCH. They can provide you with genuine insights into their beliefs, day to day life, the personal meaning of being a witch in the modern world, and of course, answer any and all inquires. Whether you're seeking to understand the spirituality, folklore, or simply the human stories behind a local's label, it's an opportunity to unravel the mysteries and gain a fresh perspective of the beloved Witch City! **This tour could take place inside OR outside depending on the weather & guest's desire.**

When you hear people talk about Salem, often times the first thing that comes to mind is Witches, and Halloween, and ghosts and spooky fun, but there's so much more lurking in the shadows. Salem is nearly 400 years old and just like all of us, it has a dark side. An underbelly wrought with stories for the ages. Join us for our 90 min evening walking tour as we wander through the shadows and hear stories about pirates and pepper, secrets of the oldest cemetery in Salem, brutal murders, strange legal battles, curses, spiders, torture, and of course a ghost story or two. We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover Salems dark past. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .