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    Salem Trolley

    3.5 (148 reviews)
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Mindi A.

    This is very overpriced. At least in our experience today. It was north shore pride. They should have suspended the tour. Instead they took our money and gave Us a sub par tour. We missed so much stuff and the guide repeated herself several times. Same stories over and over. It is not a hop on/off situation either. Some people on our trolley were confused.

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    Wonderful way to see Salem while giving your feet a break! The tour guide was knowledgeable and made it a great overall experience

    Dasha E.

    We enjoyed this tour. It was sort of spur of the moment on our first day in Salem with our luggage in tow. We purchased tickets, got in line, it was a short line and we got on the trolley with no problem. One of the employees carried my luggage onto the trolley. We stopped in multiple places and were able to take pictures. The tour guide seem to really love his job. He was giving us a history lesson and making jokes. Very engaging. It's worth going if you've never been. They also helped retrieve my luggage from the trolley thanks guys.

    Christmas Carol
    Holly W.

    It was December 1st and it was time to meet with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future to remind us of the importance of Christmas. The Salem Trolley's Ebenezer did not disappoint! He was quick on his toes and extremely witty! The interactive play was down right hysterical! My 12 year old was a member of Bob's family, I danced at Feziwig's Holiday party, my mother was a crying child on the ghost of Christmas present and my best friends mom was the apple of Scrooge's eye. There is something here for everyone! Some parts happened on the trolley some at local locations. If you can't take a joke, don't buy tickets. It's light hearted and a slight edge to a classic tale. I would highly recommend this event. Merry Christmas to all!

    James, the jerk!! He should not be serving the public!!
    Wendy R.

    I was really looking forward to the trolley in Salem. Unfortunately, the first person that I encountered as a representative for the trolley was James. He was rude, sarcastic and condescending. He told me wife that she asked a stupid question and was so snarky. If I had not already paid for the tickets I would have left. I also witnessed that he lied to people and told them that he would be selling tickets in 30 minutes and to come back. After the family left he returned to selling tickets. I couldn't believe that this man was representing a company. He should not be serving the public. What a disgrace!! I would beware of this company if you come across this man selling tickets. Please look at the photo, and stay away!! Please hire someone with integrity. There has to be someone else who could sit there and take people's money without being a jerk!

    Kelsey P.

    This was an excellent tour!! Our tour guide Mark was funny and informative. He's a local and lived here all his life, and wanted to share Salem as he sees it. We were on the ferry trolley so we got to do things a little different than the regular tour. We stopped at the wharf and got to get off and take pictures. We had so much fun on this tour and got to learn some different things than we would have otherwise. It wasn't witch-themed at all, and I'm thankful for that. Salem has a rich history aside from the 9 months there were witch trials, and we got to see so much of it. This was so much fun and well worth the money.

    SALEM TROLLEY JAMES, IGNORANT AND RUDE EMPLOYEE  SALEM, MA.
    Beth C.

    If I could give NEGATIVE stars I most definitely would!!! My experience at Salem Trolley began trying to purchase a ticket with this employee named James. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I asked James a question regarding boarding the empty trolley present and he said in front of a line full of people, " what about it, that is a stupid question?" He continued his deplorable behavior with disparaging commentary, cursing and yelling. Gasps abounded in the long line of patrons. In today's day and age, who spews language so blatantly ignorant, rude, and nasty to a paying customer? Especially being the first person you encounter representing this business. This guy James is a DISASTER and should be fired IMMEDIATELY!! HE SUCKS!! Salem Trolley needs to get its act together and hire competent, professional, and kind individuals. Until they do, AVOID at all costs!!

    Old town hall, snapped from the trolley
    Vicky B.

    Informative 1-hour trolley tour takes you around to many of the sites around Salem. The trolley slowed down and sometimes stopped at many of the sites, including historic homes, the waterfront, and other buildings. Tickets were $20 and sold outside the visitor center at 2 New Liberty Street. The trolley leaves at multiple times throughout the hour, and you can hop on/off at many locations throughout the city until 4PM (if there's room - the day we went was busy).

    A stop on the trolley tour
    Krista R.

    I think taking the Trolley around Salem is an absolute must. For $20 a person, you get an all day pass on the Trolley. I recommend first time, take the whole trolley without getting off. Then you see all of Salem and then if you want to go back to something the same day, get on the trolley and get off at the stop you want to be in. Definitely recommend it. The trolley is first come first serve. Yeah, you pay, but if you ain't in line when it comes..come again. I believe it runs every 45 minutes. On the tour we went on, it takes you to the wharf, the house of gables, the willows, hear about the dead horses and the christmas trees, by the bewitched statue and the little downtown area, the witch museum, witch dungeon, and witch house. Hear about the history and not just the witch history of Salem. Recommend.

    Ryan R.

    What an amazing offer! This is the best bang for your buck and the best way to see and understand the city. This trolley will introduce you to not just the witch history but also Salem's history regarding pirates, the revolutionary war, and much more. The trolley driver and tour guide were the best of both worlds. Where one was inclined to distribute knowledge comically, the other was very factual and serious. Although we were caught in incredible traffic that no local had ever experienced, the tour remained wonderful and worth every penny, nevertheless. If you are able to, you need (seriously you have to) to take this trolley for a ride before you do anything else in Salem. This is literally the best way to see and understand Salem to where you enrich your journey more than just walking around. (BTW, they provide a military discount)

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    Hocus Pocus Tours - Things we saw on the Hocus Pocus Tour

    Hocus Pocus Tours

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    I found Hocus Pocus Tours while seeking things to do in Salem on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Fellow…read moreYelpers' rave reviews did not disappoint! In messaging Hocus Pocus Tours with a couple questions about the tour and travel to and from Salem, the owner Susan replied immediately and suggested that I call her. This led to a one hour phone conversation where Susan was so gracious with her time, knowledge, and suggestions, not just about how to make the most of the tour, but how to appreciate a day in Salem. I can see why those who had the opportunity to take the in-person tour with Susan really enjoyed it. Covid changed the business model and Hocus Pocus now offers a self-guided tour by purchasing one of two tour apps. I opted for the $19.99 grand tour and it was well worth it. It has 37 points of interest. The app is user friendly and well designed. It provides a map of all stops, tracks where you are, and guides you to the next stop that you select on the tour. When you get to your stop, you can confirm you're at the right spot by comparing a photo of the site with what you see. Then you click on a 2-3 minute audio recording that provides a great snapshot of the significance of the site. As Susan had pointed out to me, there is much more to Salem than the historic witchcraft trials. It includes author Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of Seven Gables, America's oldest candy company, and other interesting sites. Of everything I visited, I experienced a very deep emotional connection with the 1692 Witchcraft Memorial with 20 stones dedicated to each of the victims of the witchcraft trial. The tour includes brief descriptions of some of the victims including those written about in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. If you plan to visit Salem, I highly recommend this tour. All sites can be visited on the outside and some on the inside at no charge. Some sites, such as The House of Seven Gables, charge separate admission fees. If you want to travel to Salem and don't have a car, the ferry from Boston offers a nice, scenic, and entertaining 50 minute ride. The commuter trains run more frequently and can come in handy if the ferry schedule coming or going doesn't meet your needs. There are plenty of good places to dine at to break up the tour. We had lunch at FINZ and really enjoyed it (I'll post separately about that).

    This was legit SO much fun! The name Hocus Pocus kinda throws you off because you may be thinking…read moreabout the movie, but this tour really is amazing. Start off with the tour guides, extremely friendly and beyond knowledgeable. They really know their history for Salem. The tour itself was a few hours and you walk to all of the sites in Salem with historical significance. There is so much to learn from Salem. So much history and heartbreak. It really is eye opening to hear the stories oof the witch trials and how the witch trials began and who all was wrongly persecuted. The tour guides were so nice and explained everything with such great details. This tour was definitely the highlight of our trip in Salem. I highly highly recommend Hocus Pocus Tours, I learned so much regarding Salem, the witch trials, the history behind the two, and a little bit of Hocus Pocus and Bewitched. So much fun!

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    This was my first time in Salem, and I booked this tour with 8 of my coworkers--we had an absolute…read moreblast. From the moment it started, it was spooky, fun, and incredibly entertaining. Our tour guide was great: super knowledgeable, hilarious, and very interactive. They kept everyone engaged while sharing tons of fascinating and spooky history. The Hocus Pocus and Bewitched references were a huge bonus and added such a fun, nostalgic vibe. Seeing the Witch House in person was especially cool and definitely a highlight. For the price, this tour was 100% worth it. $37 for a 2.5-hour tour felt like a steal for how much you see. The only downside was the other group that was paired with ours. They were loud and kept interrupting the guide, which took away from the experience at time but that had nothing to do with how great the tour itself was. Overall, we still had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend this tour, especially for first-time visitors who want a spooky, fun, and memorable Salem experience

    Anne's tour was excellent and the perfect way to start our day in Salem! My guest and I aren't huge…read moreon ghosts, so we were looking for a more history-focused tour, and the History and Hauntings of Salem tour was the perfect balance. The two hours truly flew by. Would recommend to anyone visiting! PS - we went the first weekend AFTER Halloween. It was pleasant weather and not crowded at all. Anne showed us a picture of the crowds during peak Halloween season...that was the spookiest part!!! People packed in like sardines, a la Disney world in summer. Consider going in November if that's not your style.

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    I have used Salem Historical Tours three times; twice for private tours and a third time for a…read moreregular Salem Witchcraft Walk. The private tours were great because we could request customized information. For example, learning the fascinating Black history of Salem. The tour guides have a wealth of knowledge and experience. I've learned lots on every tour. The guides go into different angles of history. Last time, I learned about why the Puritans came to the New World (now the United States) in the first place and that they were very different from the Pilgrams who arrived before them. Giovanni, in particular, has always given me tips for more activities. He is active in the Salem United which had a free exhibit at Hamilton Hall about the Negro Election Day a couple years ago. I've appreciated that the guides are all conscientious about climate comfort too. It rained on the first tour and our guide made sure that we could be covered when he was speaking. The last time was a hot and sunny day and our guide found shaded spots for us.

    We went on the Ghost Tours as part of a class trip. We all were super excited about it, but…read moreunfortunately it was very disappointing. Our tour guide Bob didn't really talk about the history, but rather about his own past with ghosts. While some of the stories were a little interesting we wanted to know more about the actual hauntings of Salem not his personal experiences. Then when we asked to take a picture with him as is my teachers tradition he told two of the students to put their hands against his neck which was weird and creepy. All of us were uncomfortable with the request. Then at the end instead of talking about Hocus Pocus or hauntings he started talking about death and didn't include any verified information. He also proceeded to yell at us and our teacher throughout the entire tour if we even so much as whispered, stating that he didn't appreciate us talking. We all regret going on the tour and don't believe it was worth the money. We suggest the company has a serious talk with Bob as it seems he is very unpopular in other recent reviews.

    Salem Trolley - historicaltours - Updated May 2026

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