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5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 30
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
About this tour
“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll
Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd!
Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet your tour guide at The Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing Front Street.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meeting point for the start of the tour(10 min)
- 2
See Elizabeth Montgomery’s Bewitched Statue(5 min)
- 3
Your guide will share holiday ghost stories at the house. We Do Not go in.(10 min)
- 4
Holiday traditions(10 min)
- 5
Victorian holiday story time.(5 min)
- 6
A visit to the oldest home in Salem.(10 min)
- 7
Various Christmas stories.(15 min)
- 8
Christmas Holiday Traditions and winter solstice(30 min)
- 9
End of tour(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Professional Licensed Guide
- We will be serving Hot Apple Cider.
Not included
- Gratuities are not included
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Location & contact
- Area
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Meeting point
- Meet your tour guide at The Old Town Hall near the 3 staircases facing Front Street
- 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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