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4.7 / 5 from 321 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.7 / 5 · 321 reviews
About this tour
Salem's dark history goes far beyond the witch trials! Join us as we unveil true tales of murder, mystery, magic, and the macabre (and we can't forget spiders, romance, and ghosts!). This is the dark side of Salem you didn't know was there. Explore downtown with our expert storytellers as we wander through streets laced with blood and history and uncover the sinister stories from Salem's past.
- All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers
- Uncover the twisted history of Salem as you stroll through town
- Hear stories and debunk myths you're unlikely to learn on your own
- Stop at historic landmarks, haunted buildings, and “Hocus Pocus” filming locations
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
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Itinerary
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- 1
This is where the tour meets and the site of our first story. The building here is the historic site where Harry Houdini preformed an escape act from the Salem Jail in 1906.(10 min)
- 2
Historic Location. Dating back to 1637, this is the oldest burying point in Salem. We will hear stories of the infamous dead, spiders, and lost corpses.(15 min)
- 3
Historic Location. This is the site of one of the most infamous murders in American history. In 1830 this is where Captain White was murdered in is sleep, the news of the murder swept across America and is remembered even to this day.(15 min)
- 4
Historic Location. Our Story takes place near the historic location where the Old "Witch Goal" (Jail) once stood, which was described as a purgatory for the living. We will also be within sight of the unknown location of where Giles Corey was tortured to death in 1692.(15 min)
- 5
A historic building in its own right, it's also a filming location for the 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Do you know what was filmed here?(15 min)
- 6
Historic location. Arguably one of the most haunted locations in Salem, George Washington once stayed here. But it's the site on which the building now stands that is of legal and spectral interest.(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- All tours are lead by professional storytellers
- Stopping at the oldest cemetery in Salem, a Hocus Pocus filming location, and a haunted hotel.
- All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
- 90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Meeting point
- Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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