Salem Kids Tours

Salem Kids Tours

Salem Kids Tours | Family Walking Tours | Salem, MA

About Salem Kids Tours

Salem Kids Tours is Salem’s only walking tour experience created specifically for kids and families. Founded in 2015 by Alicia Diozzi, a middle school history teacher, the tours use interactive storytelling to explore the real people and events of Salem’s past — including the Salem Witch Trials — in ways that are engaging, age-appropriate, and genuinely fun. For over a decade, families have described the experience as “the best thing we did in Salem.”

Our Experience with Salem Kids Tours

Alicia and her fellow certified teacher-guides bring decades of classroom experience directly to the streets of historic Salem. Furthermore, all guides are local residents who know the city’s history, hidden gems, and stories that never make it into textbooks. Tours are designed for ages 5 and up, run at an easy walking pace, and are crafted to captivate curious young minds while keeping adults equally engaged.

Core Offerings

• Salem Kids History Tour
• Slightly Spooky Tour
• Kid’s Ghost Tour
• Private & Group Tours
• Custom Themed Tours

Salem Kids History Tour

Salem’s perfect family introduction to historic downtown. This one-hour walking tour covers fascinating stories from Salem’s past, the real history of the Witch Trials, mysterious escapes, secret histories, and even a Hocus Pocus film location. Additionally, it serves as an ideal orientation for first-time visitors to the city. Meeting point: 185 Essex Street.

Slightly Spooky Tour

The perfect blend of history and mystery. This one-hour tour takes families off the beaten path through picture-perfect historic streets, combining true historical tales with a touch of kid-friendly ghostly lore. Highlights include a visit to the 1655 Broad Street Cemetery and a Hocus Pocus film location. Meeting point: The Pickering House, 18 Broad Street.

Kid’s Ghost Tour

A lantern-lit evening adventure for families who want to go ghost hunting. This one-hour tour explores Salem’s spookiest neighborhood with “slight scares” — just right for families, not nightmares. Includes photo opportunities throughout. Meeting point: The Pickering House, 18 Broad Street.

Private & Group Tours

Fully customizable private tours are available for school groups, summer camps, scout troops, homeschool pods, family reunions, corporate teams, and adult groups. Popular themed options include Literary Salem, Women’s History Focus, Salem Revolutionary War Stories, Broad Street Cemetery Exploration, The Crucible Deep Dive, Photo Safari, and Secrets & Scandals (ages 14 and up). Contact Alicia directly to design the perfect experience for your group.

Meet the Founder

Alicia Diozzi, M.Ed. — Owner, founder, and middle school history teacher with 25 years in Salem. Alicia created these tours because she believes every child deserves to experience history as an adventure. She will stop at nothing to get kids hooked on history.

What Makes Salem Kids Tours Special

 

• Salem’s Only Kid-Focused Tours — Designed specifically for families with children, unlike any other tour in the city
• Certified Teacher-Guides — Decades of classroom experience brought directly to the streets of Salem
• Interactive Storytelling — Engaging, age-appropriate history that kids actually enjoy
• Trusted for Over a Decade — Families have relied on these tours since 2015
• Ages 5 and Up — Designed for curious kids and the families who love them, with content that resonates with adults too
• Easy & Accessible — Casual walking pace on mostly flat streets, suitable for little legs
• Private Tours Available — Fully customizable experiences for groups of all kinds

Contact

Address: 185 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 (Note: Tour meeting points vary — always check your confirmation for exact details)
Phone: (978) 766-1103
Email: alicia@bostonkidstours.com
Website: salemkidstours.com
Instagram: @salemkidstours | Facebook: facebook.com/salemkidstour

Founded in 2015 by a Salem educator, Salem Kids Tours has been inspiring young learners and sparking a love of history for families visiting one of New England’s most storied cities.