Salem Kids Tour: Mild Ghost Stories and History

Join the Salem Kids Spooky Tour for a thrilling adventure through Salem’s historical ghost stories. Discover true tales from the past with a hint of mystery and a little shiver for kids age 6+. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour
Highlights
  • First Church in Salem - Discover the role of faith in the 1692 Witch Trials
  • Witch House - The residence of a judge from the Witchcraft Trials
  • Ropes Mansion and Garden - Explore the dwelling and gardens of an infamously haunted estate!
  • Salem Athenaeum - Learn about the most renowned member of the Athenaeum and his supernatural beliefs
  • Hamilton Hall - Uncover the reasons behind a local clergyman’s outrage over this grand dance hall, and its ties to Alexander Hamilton
  • Broad Street Cemetery - Brave a visit to the burial site of many prominent Salem citizens, and immerse yourself in the enigma of Salem’s second oldest (1655) Christian cemetery. (Be aware that this location may be difficult or impossible to reach for those using mobility devices. It is not wheelchair or walker friendly).
What's Included
  • All guides are experienced teachers.
What's Not Included
  • The tour is all outdoors
Additional Information

This excursion merges genuine stories from Salem’s history with some light ghostly tales designed for children above the age of 6. Our intent isn’t to frighten your children excessively, but to offer a touch of thrill and a certain level of enigma for kids who appreciate ghost tales. In addition, you’ll be introduced to captivating historical facts. The tour route is conveniently located near the city center but is slightly deviated from the usual routes, offering a beautiful and historic view that gives the sensation of traveling back in time. The journey culminates at our ancient and eerie Broad Street Cemetery, founded in 1655. The meeting point is at 316 Essex Street.
For more than a dozen years, families on vacation have preferred Salem Kids Tours for an intriguing and informative time travel. On numerous occasions, we have received feedback from children expressing their wish for the tour to not conclude. Our tours have been praised by parents as the main highlight of their Salem visit. We are eager to guide you through this journey. We find joy in children, comprehend their unique requirements, and look forward to your presence in our tours.

  • We cross streets, navigate over uneven pavement and bricks, and climb a small hill to get into the Broad Street Cemetery. Wheelchair users will not be able to access our final stop.
Location
316 Essex St
Essex Street
Intersection of North Street, next to the Witch House
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Customer Ratings
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937lexj
Aug 8, 2024
AMAZING!!! - We did the Spooky Tour with Alicia and our two kids agreed that it was the best thing we did in Salem. Our kids are ages 10 and 12, so they are getting to that age where they declare everything "boring". We were so happy that this tour caught and kept their attention. Alicia is fun and energetic, and she also has an enormous wealth of knowledge about Salem history. She stayed for a bit after the tour answering questions, which we really appreciated. We are so glad we found this tour; highly recommended!
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Lumettakn
Aug 7, 2024
Must do family tour of Salem! - Highly recommend for families and really anyone wanting an amazing, engaging tour of Salem! This tour was absolutely the best way as a family to learn and see some of the interesting history of Salem, the witch trials, and historical sights. My 7 and 10 year old daughters loved Alicia and the information she shared. But let’s be honest, mom and dad were just as thrilled to take such an engaging tour of the city too! Thanks Alicia!
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792marybethc
Jul 3, 2024
A full Salem experience - Wow! Loved our tour guide and loved the experience. A must do when you're with your kiddos in Salem! I wish it would've been longer!
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Gemma_r
Jun 18, 2024
Interesting mixing history with Salem lore - Fun tour , engaging & kept the kids interested . Not a ton of walking , good for little ones . I would recommend. Our kids were 5, 9 & 10 years old .
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Alison_o
Jun 12, 2024
Lovely time, Lovely guide - Excellent! What a lovely time. Engaging, personable, and knowledgeable. Funny. Made you want to explore things even further.
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Stephen_s
May 4, 2024
Fun - Really good for the kids. They stayed interested and provided some great history and insight into Salem for both the kids and adults.
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Susan_b
Apr 20, 2024
Definitely worth it. - We brought our 3 grandsons on the Slightly Spooky Tour and they loved it. It was a great experience and has sparked our interest in doing more Salem walking tours in the future.
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Jennifer_f
Apr 18, 2024
Great for all ages - Took my kiddos for spring break and this tour was a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. She really made the tour interesting to kids and adults alike. Would definitely recommend!
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368jennf
Apr 17, 2024
Fun for the whole family. - Went with my kiddos, parents, and nephews for a spring break trip and this tour was a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. She really made the tour interesting to kids and adults alike. Would definitely recommend!
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311suzieb
Oct 30, 2023
Spooktacular!!! - I would give this tour more stars if I could! The Salem Kids Slightly Spooky Tour was beyond my family's expectations. Alicia is an amazing tour guide as she delivered an engaging, interactive, fun history lesson for kids and adults alike. Her gifts as a teacher and in-depth knowledge as a Salem resident were on display. My 7 yo was so engaged she didn't want to be interrupted by photo opportunities, and neither she nor my 5yo was overspooked at any time. We took an early tour, just before Halloween, and we were able to avoid the crowds and experience the Halloween excitement and beauty of Salem. I can't recommend this family-friendly tour more, and look forward to future tours (at all times of the year) with Salem Kids Tours.
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