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Hocus Pocus Tours

164 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
781-248-2031
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Ranked #1 of 19 activities in Salem
Type: Tours
Owner description: Hocus Pocus Tours is a family owned and operated evening walking tour. On our 90-minute walk, you’ll experience our unmatched passion for Salem’s... more » Owner description: Hocus Pocus Tours is a family owned and operated evening walking tour. On our 90-minute walk, you’ll experience our unmatched passion for Salem’s history. Journey back through time to discover historic facts of intriguing people, peculiar places, and extraordinary events from Salem’s colonial beginnings to present day. Join the thousands of guests from across the globe who have experienced our tour. Let us make your Salem experience entertaining, educational, stress free and magical. Advanced reservations recommended! « less
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Fairfield, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Susan and her husband Rich were delightful. Susan led most of the tour and was very knowledgeable. They are both wonderful people who know their stuff. There are ghost stories and witch trial stories at the important points in Salem. Make sure that you take this tour...you will not be disappointed.

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Washington, DC District of Columbia, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This was our first visit to Salem, MA. We toured the city all day and ended with a nighttime walking tour with Susan and Rich. It was fantastic! We could have listened to Susan's stories all night! The atmosphere was perfect -- Fall in Salem -- and walking through the city listening to Susan tell of ghosts, murder mysteries, and... More

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OXFORD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The tour guides were very knowledgeable, personable, and well spoken. The stories were enjoyable and we'll presented. Overall, extremely pleased with this tour company.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My mother and I went on this tour yesterday. Susan and her husband were very knowledgable and informative of the history of Salem and the Witch Trials. We couldn't have picked a better tour. Susan keeps you interested and on your toes the whole time. Susan and her husband had great customer service, she even remembered people by their names.... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Sorry to write so late but I had to comment on this tour! My two friends and I went on this tour the first weekend of January and it was an incredibly in depth, fun, historical tour. We had a blast! Susan was so informative and lovely, we had a brilliant few hours with her and her husband. Highly recommended!... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012 via mobile

Susan & Rich were fantastic, accommodating, & it is evident they work as a dynamite pair! Very worthwhile tour!! Thanks for the beautiful tales and history of Salem!!!

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Wyoming, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I went on 3 tours when I stayed in Salem. Hocus Pocus was the best and it was in the wind and rain but the show still went on. She had a microphone which I appreciated since the surroundings are loud. I went on another tour and could hardly hear. I have read some people dont like mics but its... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

I have been on my fair share of mediocre/boring/misinformed historical tours. This was not one of them! Susan was excellent - she knew an incredible amount of information, and the way it's presented is orderly - as you walk around Salem she connects sites you've just seen to sites you're about to see, and gives a great mix of historical... More

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Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

Susan ended the tour by saying if we found them on TripAdvisor she hopes we weren't disappointed and I can definitely say we weren't. The tour provided an amazing overview of the history of Salem, mixing in tales of murder and the witch trials with a sense of humor but also reverence for those who lost their lives. The tour... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

The women who gave us the tour was great. Enjoyed the walk around town! She was funny and gave good stories. We enjoyed it.

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