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    Be on the lookout for signs of the paranormal.
    Todd A.

    I understand this is a walking tour and it was an exceptional experience, but I only wish we could've entered at least one location. However, this didn't take away from the enjoyment of walking through Salem at night learning about the town's dark history in regards to the Witch Trials. Our tour guide, Dr. Vitka, was very enthusiastic, humorous, knowledgeable, and notably patient with a particular child on our tour who wouldn't quit talking and interrupting. Impressive to say the least. With a voice and vocal cadence reminiscent of Old radio serials, Dr. Vitka transformed an already fascinating history lesson into a full blown entertaining, fully immersed experience. The subtle gothic manner in which he dressed, the cane he carried, the top hat; all of these things only added to his obvious passion for the history of the Salem Witch Trials and related paranormal activity. Though a skeptic, I whole heartedly believed every word this man said and hung on to every syllable that came out of his mouth, eager to find out how the story ended. We paid $25 a person, for four people, and the Benjamin it took to cover the cost was money well spent. Would definitely consider participating again. Thanks, Dr. Vitka, for a memorable experience in Salem after dark.

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    Julie C.

    FANTASTIC evening with this amazing tour guide who led us on a mystery packed, historically correct adventure of Salem and it's very long & spooky history. We loved the tour so much we have another trip planned in august and October! Our guide was engaging, had incredible stories about historically important American figures and gave us all a very candid perspective on what happened here on Salem in the 1600's. I recommend everyone needs to know their history on Salem, Massachusetts.

    If you want to go on a Ghost Tour in Salem, Massachusetts, choose Spellbound Tours. Mike from Spellbound Tours keeps everyone entertained and tells interesting stories. Many other tours share basic information you can find online or on TV shows. Mike answers all questions and gives more details when needed. He's very friendly and knows a lot about the topic. Don't waste your time with copycat tours - go straight to the original one with Mike at Spellbound Tours. Also, unlike others who use microphones or megaphones, Mike speaks clearly without gadgets. You can tell he loves what he does because he is passionate about it. In short, pick Spellbound Tours for a fantastic experience led by Mike - the best in the business! Five stars all around! Mahalo Mike

    Kelsey P.

    Awesome tour with a wealth of knowledge and only locally known information! Highly recommend and locally owned!

    Lisa I.

    Sooooooo awesome!! I took the Voodoo, Vampires and Ghost Tour at 8pm yesterday. Our guide Dr Vitka was great! He was descriptive, informative, knowledgeable and intriguing. Even in the rain, he didn't skip a beat or make it feel rushed. I'd definitely go again!

    we identified 2 orbs in this picture at the time of the tour
    Stephanie M.

    My daughter (13 y.o.) and I planned a little weekend girl getaway, and decided that a ghost tour was a must! Being 13, she is a fan of all things vampire, ghost, and witch related. Mike was our tour guide. He was very knowledgable about Salem (where to find some great eats) and the Witch Trials. He really brought each story to life and was able to captivate each member of the group. The only problem that I had was that I felt mislead regarding the use of "Vampire" in the title of the tour because all we did was sit on steps while he told us that vampires were real and about the three different types of vampires. I found it to be really irrelevant to the rest of the tour. I was the only one in the group to catch a couple of orbs in a picture at the cemetery, so that was exciting. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend this tour to anybody.

    Back of a haunted spot

    Great tour! Very interesting and interactive. Rich wealth of knowledge shared. Much is revealed and from an expert and record correcting point of view.

    Kara S.

    This tour was one of the most memorable parts of my Salem trip! Highly recommend doing the night time tour-it added a touch of spook to it. The tour itself was both historical and touched on paranormal parts as well. Exactly what we were looking for!

    Natalie C.

    Our tour guide was great! You can tell when someone is passionate about the information they are telling you and wants to make sure you are getting the most out of their history lesson. We did this tour at the end of our day trip and wish we could have done this before our day trip so all the things talked about told we could have done more research and ask about it when we did the museums and visited the places mentioned. Night Time = Best Time to go! Salem felt safe walking around at night. Large group of people but wasn't an issue. There were so many tours going on that you'd have many groups staged at different corners of each building or location we stopped at. But who really cares, you're there for fun and learn. Only thing I guess we were hopping for was a little more haunting or scary factor to the tour. But we learned Salem isn't as Haunted or Witchy feeling you might assume from the stories. It's just a town with a past history that the town really tries to keep playing up for tourist, when realistically theres not much left of Witch Trials. Book your tour with these guys!

    Dawn L.

    This was the best Salem experience so far. I teach about the Salem Witch trials, so I already know a few things, but I learned more on this tour. The best part for me was getting to see where certain things took place (Giles Corey being crushed, the place where the acccused were jailed, and more). I also got to learn about some other things dealing with Salem history and the paranormal. The tour guide was an excellent story teller with lots of knowledge about the history of Salem. My kids also enjoyed it, especially my 11 year old. It was not too scary for my 7 year old, but we did go during the day. Strongly recommend this tour!

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    Michael was very informative, he showed us sightings around the downtown area. Was kind and easy to keep up with.

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    Michael was awesome! Amazing, entertaining and informative!! Was about 90 minutes, took us around historical haunted Salem sites

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    Such a fun and informative tour! Host was entertaining the entire time, and the tour flew by.

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    Great tour! Michael is really knowledgable and a great storyteller!

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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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    Witch City Walking Tours

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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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    Sinister Stories of Salem

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    Ken really brought this city to life in an authentic and detailed way that other tours lack. It's…read morenot full of Disney fluff but is instead representative of all the true history and culture here- including the native Americans, the Caribbean influx, the culture of sailors as well as (of course) the witch hysteria of 1692. I've been coming to visit Salem since I was a little girl and I can't believe how much I learned and appreciated in a new light! Ken carefully answered all questions, and was diligent about taking any he couldn't answer down so he could find the answer and email us later. He was so thoughtful and knowledgeable!

    When we decided to come to New England for a trip, I knew I wanted to stop in Salem and learn a bit…read moreabout the history of the witch trials. However, I did not want a tour that was tacky or strange. The morning stroll tour of Salem with Kenneth got good reviews and seemed legit and not too cheesy. I definitely have to say that he delivered! The tour group was about 25 people, which was a good size and did not feel too big. We walked around Salem and learned about not just the witch trials, but also many other stories of the history of Salem and important people who lived there. We spent some time at the memorial site for those that were executed and he brought some flowers to place on the stone, which was a tad cheesy but also kind of nice. Kenneth is very informative and was willing to answer any and all questions. He very obviously has a passion for Salem history. The only thing I would say is a bathroom break and maybe even a snack break would have been nice. The tour went at least 2.5 hours even though it was supposed to be 2 hours. We appreciated the extra time he gave us and it was nice that he wasn't in a rush. However, we had traveled over 4 hours that morning to make the tour and could have used some food and a bathroom. The tour is reasonably priced and a recommended thing to do to see Salem and learn some actual history!

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