Official Movie Locations Walk
The Official "Hocus Pocus" Movie Locations Tour of Salem
The official movie locations tour of Salem led by local guides, covering sites from Allison's house to Old Town Hall.
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The Short Answer
Yes. The majority of the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus was filmed on location in Salem, Massachusetts. Key sites include Ropes Mansion as Allison's house, Old Town Hall for the Halloween party scene, and Pioneer Village for the 1600s opening scenes. Guided walking tours cover these spots in about two hours.
Which Hocus Pocus Scenes Were Filmed In Salem?
Most of the movie was shot on location in Salem rather than on a studio backlot. Pioneer Village, a living history museum, stood in for 17th-century Salem Village in the opening scenes featuring Binx and Emily. Ropes Mansion appears as the exterior of Allison's house during the trick-or-treating sequence.
Old Town Hall hosted the Halloween party where the Sanderson sisters perform 'I Put a Spell on You'. Phillips Elementary School, now closed, provided the exterior for Jacob Bailey High School. The Dennison family house at 4 Ocean Avenue is a private residence that can be viewed from the street, and Broad Street Cemetery, the second oldest in Salem, appears in the scene with the bullies.
Can You Visit The Filming Locations Yourself?
Several locations are easy to see independently. Ropes Mansion has free public gardens, though the house itself is managed by the Peabody Essex Museum, and the area gets busy in October. Old Town Hall is open to the public and hosts events. Broad Street Cemetery is public and free to enter.
Others require planning. Pioneer Village is ticketed, with a $5 entry, and opens seasonally on weekends only, subject to weather closures. The Dennison house is a private residence, so visitors should view it from a respectful distance. A guided tour is the simplest way to link all the sites, since the route spans 3 to 4 miles.
What Is The Official Hocus Pocus Tour Like?
The Official Hocus Pocus Movie Tour of Salem is a two-hour walking tour covering five key filming locations. Tours meet at Salem Common near the playground at the basketball courts, with the closest GPS address at 62 South Washington Square.
Groups run up to 40 people and tours go rain or shine, with refunds available given 24 hours notice. The route ends at Pioneer Village, about 1.5 miles from downtown, so visitors should arrange their own return transport. Tours are seasonal, typically running spring through fall. The walk follows public sidewalks, some uneven, and is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. Pioneer Village entry is optional and costs $5, with access limited to weekends from June through October.
Tours To Consider
Official Walking Tour, $50
Salem, MA: The Official Hocus Pocus Movie Walking Tour
Two-hour guided walk to five filming locations, ending at Pioneer Village, with 293 reviews behind it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to take a Hocus Pocus tour in Salem?
Tours are seasonal, typically spring through fall. October is the most atmospheric but also the busiest period, especially around Ropes Mansion. Pioneer Village is only accessible on weekends from June through October, weather permitting.
How long is the tour and how far does it walk?
The tour lasts about two hours and covers a brisk 3 to 4 mile route across five filming locations, ending at Pioneer Village. Visitors need to arrange their own transport back to downtown Salem, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Pioneer Village included in the tour?
The tour ends at Pioneer Village, and entry is optional at $5 per person. It is only open on weekends from June through October and may close for weather, so access is not guaranteed.
