Get bewitched in Salem on a walking tour of the real-life filming locations featured in the hit 1993 film “Hocus Pocus” starring Better Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Fans will recognize places like Pioneer Village and the Dennison House, plus there's plenty of local insight about Salem's infamous witch trials, maritime history, and other interesting trivia along the way.

Visit five of the Salem filming locations used in the cult classic “Hocus Pocus”
Learn about Salem’s dark history and how it became known as “Witch City”
Ticket price includes a donation to Pioneer Village and a free Hocus Pocus souvenir
Fun and spooky way to get into the Halloween spirit in Salem

What's Included

2 hour 15 minute "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Walking Tour
Visit the 5 locations used in the filming of Disney's hit movie, Hocus Pocus

No exclusions

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

56 S Washington Square
56 S Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The tour begins at the Salem Common, near the playground. The first stop is the high school used in the filming of Hocus Pocus. From there we will walk approximately 3.2 miles and end at Pioneer Village.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

Salem Pioneer Village
98 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The tour will conclude at Pioneer Village, we are guests will have the opportunity to explore the village on their own (weather permitting). Please note: The tour does not go inside Pioneer Village we just end next to Pioneer Village.

What To Expect

Salem 1630: Pioneer Village

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Approximately 3 miles of brisk walking expected during tour.
Please Note: Guests assume ALL responsibility, ALL liability, and a photo release by booking this tour.
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.5

54 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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The tour guide was so cool and so much fun!!!

Carolina_P, Oct 2022

Everything I wanted this tour to be!! Every location the tour guide took us was from the movie !! Definitely will do it again with a friend next time

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour. We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

We didn't make it...due...

Brie_M, Oct 2022

We didn't make it...due to family matters...wish they'd give a refund...considering we bought our tickets in May of 2022 and our tour was in Oct. 2022...things happen. We had another tour booked and was able to get our refund back on that one.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Brie, You no showed the tour. We have absolutely no communication with you prior to the tour. When we texted you to make sure that you were coming. Here is our correspondence with you: “Molly 10/29/22 @ 10:49am I texted the guest asking if they made it to the tour, they replied “No”. Offered a voucher, no reply.”

Fantastic

Shannon_R, Oct 2022

Beth was fantastic ! She was the best tour guide we had on the entire trip! We also did a night tour and the other guide could not compare to her.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. We definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

A long walk but great...

Michelle_B, Oct 2022

A long walk but great energy from the guide. It was really cool seeing the places come to life. I would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Great Tour!

Lindsay_S, Oct 2022

Such a fun time! Beth the guide was very energetic and knowledgeable. She had a lot of fun trivia and relevant facts for every stop we made. She also made sure to take photos of every group in front of all the sites. A great tour for all!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Amazing tour!!!!

Brandi_W, Oct 2022

Amazing tour!! My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide was AMAZING! We loved her energy and she made sure everyone was able to get the perfect photos. She did not rush us and we learned a lot about Hocus Pocus and Salem. We can’t recommend this tour enough!! Highlight of our trip. (Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk)

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Great tour! 10/10

Sarah_F, Oct 2022

Great tour with a wonderful tour guide! So fun & informative that you don’t even realize how much you’ve walked!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Boring, not what I expected

Laura_R, Oct 2022

We literally walked in circles and saw a few houses. The group was so large I couldn’t hear anything the tour guide said over the others in the group. Complete waste of time. Wanted to see pioneer village. Never did and never got a coupon to see it

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. The whole point of this tour is to walk and see the locations from Hocus Pocus. I’m sorry that you were bored with where Disney filmed the movie. You also received your ticket to get into Pioneer Village at the end of the tour. Happy Halloween! Beth

Fun and interesting, Great Guide

Jessica_F, Oct 2022

Our tour guide Beth was great. She knew a lot about the movie, but also history and everything else about Salem. If you don’t care to walk this ain’t the best tour for you, but they did give you several outs to save you from walking if you wanted to duck out early.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Not what I was expecting

Jennifer_T, Oct 2022

It wasnt what I was expecting. I didn’t realize the tour guide would stop to take pictures of each person in front of each sight. There was a lot of waiting around as we had a large group. I dont think it was worth the cost, but if you are a Hocus Pocus fan unfamiliar with Salem and like pictures of yourself in front of sites this might be for you.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. My name is Cody, Manager of Guest Services. Please feel free to email me at info@witchcitywalkingtours.com to discuss this further.

The tour was great! Beth...

Melissa_D, Sep 2022

The tour was great! Beth was very knowledgeable about all things Salem! A must for anyone who loves Hocus Pocus.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. I love to share amazing facts about our beautiful 400 year old city and love that Hocus Pocus was filmed here. Definitely appreciate your feedback, thank you!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Fantastic tour guide

Aubrey_P, Sep 2022

The tour guide was FANTASTIC!! Her name was Beth! She was very informative and kind. She made the experience 100% better than just taking the self guided tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hocus Pocus

Donna_G, Nov 2021

A fun and interesting tour on Halloween in Salem Our tour guide Beth was funny knowledgeable and made visiting Salem on Halloween a great experience

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with me on the tour. I am so glad you loved visiting Salem on Halloween!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Hocus Pocus review

Jen_C, Nov 2021

Beth was an amazing tour guide!!!!! She was energetic and knowledgeable not only about Hocus Pocus but also about Salem’s rich history.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with me on the tour. I do love to share little tidbits about our beautiful 400 year old city! Thank you! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

So much fun!

Angela_A, Oct 2021

A very cool experience. We Got to see Some key places from the movie and learned a bunch of stories about the history of Salem. Thank you Beth for a memorable day!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with me on the tour. It was so nice meeting you!! Thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Our tour guide Beth was...

Suzanne_T, Oct 2021

Our tour guide Beth was so knowledgeable and very entertaining. She also was very sensitive to those that walked slower than the main group. Always waiting for the tail end of the group before staring her commentary. Would definitely recommend this tour

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with me on the tour. It’s definitely a long walk but I try to keep it fun!! Thank you!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Would recommend!

Nicole_T, Oct 2021

Beth was amazing! We loved her sense of humor combined with facts and trivia along the way. She made a decent size walk very entertaining. We enjoyed the mix of Salem history with Hocus Pocus locations. We would definitely recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. Thank you so much!! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Beth was knowledgeable...

Ashley_C, Oct 2021

Beth was knowledgeable and fun. Frequent stops made the walk entertaining. Interesting information about Salem and Hocus Pocus

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. It was fun meeting you! Next time you’re in town check out our History & Hauntings tour. Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

Worth the walk

Brittany_W, Oct 2021

Beth was awesome! She was super knowledgeable and fun! Took us through parts of Salem we otherwise wouldn’t have known about

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. I had fun meeting you!! Next time check out our History & Hauntings tour! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth

It is just a.... Great Time!

Joanna_K, Oct 2021

Beth was an AMAZING guide. Knew so much, kind, friendly, great photographer, and made the tour more fun. Be prepared for walking... especially in October where you have to keep up with a big group.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hi! Thank you so much taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on my tour. Thank you! Please come back and see us again soon! All the best, Beth