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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
Historic Location
Itinerary
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1Houdini Way
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Burying Point
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 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Historic Gardner-Pingree House
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 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
410 Federal St
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Salem Old Town Hall
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 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Joshua Ward House
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 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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