Salem Historical Tours: The Witch City’s Original Tour Company

Salem Historical Tours is Salem’s original tour company. Established in 1997, it’s the witch city’s oldest professional independent walking tour company. Salem Historical Tours, since the beginning, has been a tour company steeped in authentic histories presented by local Salem residents. The local perspective lends itself to an accurate and in-depth understanding of Salem’s past and its ties to the present.

Salem Historical Tours offers a variety of options for a range of interests. Are you interested in learning more about the infamous Salem Witch Trials? What could possibly cause a neighbor to turn against a neighbor or a friend against a friend? What theories and personal stories compose the events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials? The 1692 Salem Witchcraft Walk examines the past by bringing visitors to locations most significant to the witch trials. The Salem Witch Trials Ancestors and Descendants Tour explores the key figures in the trials and how calculations estimate that there could be more than 50 million descendants from this event. Are you one of them? 

The Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour by Salem Historical Tours is Salem’s original ghost tour, complete with lanterns. Hear true stories of murder, accidental death and the paranormal. Maybe you’ll even wind up catching a picture of an apparition or anomaly as you explore these paranormal hot spots. 

Is American history more your speed? The Salem 101: General History Tour is an exploration of Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution and how Salem became the number one seaport in America. 

Is there a movie buff in your group? Salem has worked its way into Hollywood as hundreds of TV shows and movies have referenced our history or even shot on location here in our streets. The Hocus Pocus Movies and More Tour is a fun walk around Salem to visit these filming locations. You’ll be surprised to learn just how deeply pop culture has been influenced by the witch city and its stories. 

Finally, Salem Historical Tours offers private tours tailored to groups such as office parties, family reunions and bachelorette/bachelor parties. These private tours can be customized to focus on specific periods of history or aspects of Salem’s past. This ensures a unique and one of a kind experience for everyone on the tour. 

Of course, no experience with Salem Historical Tours would be complete without a visit to the gift shop. The gift shop has been recently redone and features hundreds of gifts and souvenirs. These include mugs and cups, books, jewelry, postcards, t-shirts, Hocus Pocus themed items and more. 

Giovanni Alabiso is the owner of Salem Historical Tours. In addition to his work with Salem Historical Tours, Giovanni is an active participant in the local community and media. He often appears in interviews and discussions related to Salem’s history and paranormal phenomena, such as explaining the “Giles Corey Curse” on FOX Weather and sharing stories on local radio shows​.

Giovanni’s passion for Salem’s history is evident through his commitment to educating visitors and locals alike. He has hosted a talk show called “Salem History & Beyond,” where he discussed various historical and spooky topics with authors and other experts. His tours and talks aim to bring the fascinating and eerie aspects of Salem’s past to life for all who are interested​ 

Regardless of what brought you here, Salem Historical Tours has a wide range of tours to entertain, fascinate, spook and delight.