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Best Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour

84 Reviews 3.86 out of 5 stars Based on 84 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Salem, USA

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Overview

Come see the locations where everyone's favorite Halloween Movie - Hocus Pocus - was filmed. Relive the drama as Allison, Max, Dani and Binx need to save the town from the evil Sanderson sisters. We'll show you the locations where this movie was shot as well as tell you behind-the-scenes anecdotes. We are the only tour company in Salem that had an actor in Hocus Pocus 2 who also has spoken to actors and crew in the first movie. You'll get behind the scenes info you won't get anywhere else.
You'll also learn about other movies and TV shows shot here like Hubie Halloween, The Coming and Bewitched. We've had over 100 TV shows, movies, documentaries and reality shows shot in Salem and many have nothing to do with our notorious past.
DISNEY chose our company's guide! So should you!
And that's not a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
(PLEASE NOTE: We do not enter the Witch House or Ropes Mansion. You can enter those on your own)

What's Included

  • Visit locations where several movies were shot like Hubie Halloween, Joy & American Hustle
  • See the sites where Hocus Pocus was filmed
  • See where TV Shows like Defending Jacob and a PBS Documentary were shot
  • Gratuities
  • No food and drink offered for free, but they can be purchased on site.
  • No hotel pick up
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8 Central Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Downtown Salem District
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Check in at the Salem Historical Tours office, located at 8 Central Street, 15-20 minutes prior to the departure time at 1pm. You can check in anytime that day before your tour to receive your tickets. Then, meet your knowledgeable and entertaining guide, who will walk you through Salem to the fascinating locations used on the big and small screens. Listen as your guide regales you with the entertaining stories of the TV shows and movies that were filmed in our infamous town. Learn about the actors who were here and where some of them stayed. You will see where the movie sets were located and get inside information.Then when you watch these movies again, you’ll recognize those locations. Take a walk through movie magic on this 90 minute tour!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

See the Bewitched statue and hear about the episodes shot in Salem.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Hear what movies and TV shows were shot at the cemetery
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Common

See the building used for the high school in Hocus Pocus, the hotel used for Joy and the museum used for Hubie Halloween.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pickering Wharf

Learn what movies where shot at Pickering Wharf
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem

See the Salem Courthouses where they filmed American Hustle and Defending Jacob
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Witch House at Salem

Learn what TV shows and movies used the Witch House and what actors were there. We do not go in the Witch House.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Visit the Ropes Mansion that was Allison's House in the movie Hocus Pocus. We do not go into the Ropes Mansion.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Old Town Hall

Many movies and TV shows shot here including scenes from Hocus Pocus, Lords of Salem, a PBS documentary and more.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best Hocus Pocus Movies & More Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visit locations where several movies were shot like Hubie Halloween, Joy & American Hustle
  • See the sites where Hocus Pocus was filmed
  • See where TV Shows like Defending Jacob and a PBS Documentary were shot
  • View screenshots of movies and TV shows filmed in Salem that are too far to walk
  • A guide who was in Hocus Pocus 2 that can provide exclusive information.
  • Local, Professional and Certified Guide.
  • Gratuities
  • No food and drink offered for free, but they can be purchased on site.
  • No hotel pick up
  • We do not enter Ropes Mansion or Witch House. Guests can enter some locations on their own.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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