Official Movie Locations Tour
The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem
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The Short Answer
The Official Hocus Pocus Movie Tour of Salem is a seasonal 2-hour guided walk covering 3 to 4 miles and five key filming locations from the 1993 film. Tours meet at Salem Common, run spring through fall, and can be booked in advance through Witch City Walking Tours, with group sizes of up to 40 people.
Most of the 1993 Disney classic Hocus Pocus was filmed on location in Salem, Massachusetts, and the town has leaned into that legacy ever since. The Official Hocus Pocus Movie Tour walks fans past the real places that stood in for Allison's house, Max and Dani's school, and the cursed village of 1600s Salem.
The route is a brisk one. It covers 3 to 4 miles on public sidewalks over about two hours, finishing roughly a mile and a half from the starting point at Pioneer Village, so visitors should plan their return transport in advance. Some pavements are uneven, and the operator does not recommend the tour for people with mobility issues.
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Salem, MA: The Official Hocus Pocus Movie Walking Tour
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What You Will See
Old Town Hall
The setting for the film's Halloween party and the memorable 'I Put a Spell on You' performance. The hall is open to the public and hosts events, making it one of the easiest locations to revisit on your own after a tour.
Ropes Mansion
Used as the exterior of Allison's house in the trick-or-treating scene. The gardens are free and open to the public, and the mansion is managed by the Peabody Essex Museum. Expect crowds if you visit in October.
Pioneer Village
This living history museum stood in for 17th-century Salem Village, the setting of the opening scenes with Binx and Emily. Entry is an optional $5 on the tour, and access is limited to weekends from June through October, weather permitting.
4 Ocean Avenue
The Dennison family house exterior, where Max lives in the film. It is a private residence, so visitors should view it from the street and keep a respectful distance.
Phillips Elementary School
Now closed, this school building provided the exterior for Jacob Bailey High School in the film. It is a quick photo stop on the walking route.
Broad Street Cemetery
The cemetery scene with the bullies was filmed here. It is the second oldest cemetery in Salem and is open to the public.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
Tours meet at Salem Common near the playground by the basketball courts, with the closest GPS address at 62 South Washington Square. Downtown Salem is walkable, and the tour itself is a 3 to 4 mile route on public sidewalks, ending at Pioneer Village. Since the endpoint sits about a mile and a half from the meeting spot, visitors need to arrange their own return transport. Some sidewalks are uneven, so comfortable shoes are a must.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
The official tour is seasonal, typically running spring through fall, and lasts about two hours. Tickets are booked in advance through Witch City Walking Tours, and a guided option is also listed at $50 per person. Pioneer Village entry is optional and costs $5, though the village is open only on weekends from June through October and can close for weather, so weekday visitors may miss that stop. Tours run rain or shine.
Booking Tips
- Book in advance; tours are seasonal and groups run up to 40 people.
- Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
- Refunds are available with 24 hours' notice.
- Pioneer Village entry is optional at $5 and only available weekends, June through October.
- The walk is not recommended for visitors with mobility issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hocus Pocus actually filmed in Salem?
Yes. The majority of the 1993 Disney film was shot on location in Salem, Massachusetts, including Old Town Hall, Ropes Mansion, Pioneer Village, and Broad Street Cemetery. That makes Salem one of the rare destinations where fans can walk the real streets seen in the movie.
How long is the Hocus Pocus tour?
The official tour lasts about two hours and covers 3 to 4 miles of walking. It ends at Pioneer Village, roughly a mile and a half from the starting point at Salem Common, so plan your return transport ahead of time.
Can you visit the filming locations without a tour?
Several sites are freely accessible. Old Town Hall is open to the public, Ropes Mansion gardens are free, and Broad Street Cemetery is a public historic site. The Dennison house is a private residence best viewed from the street, while Pioneer Village requires a $5 ticket on weekends.
When does the tour run?
Tours are seasonal, typically operating spring through fall. Pioneer Village, the final stop, is only accessible on weekends from June through October and can close due to weather, so visitors on weekday tours may not enter.
Is the tour suitable for children or people with mobility issues?
The operator does not recommend the tour for people with mobility issues due to the 3 to 4 mile distance and uneven sidewalks. Families with children who can manage the walk commonly join, and tours run rain or shine, so plan footwear and clothing accordingly.
What happens if it rains or plans change?
Tours run rain or shine. Refunds are available with at least 24 hours' notice, so travelers with shifting itineraries have some flexibility, though cancellations inside that window may not qualify.
Salem delivers unusually good value for film fans because so many Hocus Pocus locations are real and publicly visible. The official walking tour ties them together with context and access details, but independent travelers can see Old Town Hall, Ropes Mansion, and Broad Street Cemetery on their own. Either way, book early for October visits, when Salem's witch season crowds make every stop busier and tours fill fast.
