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Explore Salem's 1692 witch trials, ghost legends, maritime history, and connections to Hocus Pocus and Bewitched with licensed guide Tarn C. Stephanos.
Born in Salem, raised in neighboring Swampscott, and a Salem State University graduate, Tarn personally leads every tour. He has guided Boston Harbor tours since the 1990s and led Salem ghost tours in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His experience also includes giving tours at Titanic artifact exhibitions across North America.
Hear haunting legends at the Joshua Ward House and Hawthorne Hotel, discover filming locations, and remember the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial. Along the way, explore historic architecture, seafaring stories, and Salem's transformation into a Halloween destination.
This independently operated tour combines a lifelong love of history with a personal connection to Salem, with time for questions and photographs. All building stops are exterior visits.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet beside the Bewitched statue at the corner of Essex and Washington Street. Your guide will be under a nearby tree wearing a stovepipe hat, wearing a long coat and holding a walking stick. Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time
Itinerary
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1Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Begin (and end) the tour beside the statue of Samantha Stephens and discover how the 1960's TV show Bewitched helped shape Salem's modern identity and tourism industry.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Witch House at Salem
View the home of witch trials judge Jonathan Corwin and hear about his role in the events of Salem's 1692 witch trials. Exterior view only.
6 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ropes Mansion and Garden
See the historic mansion featured as Allison's house in the movie Hocus Pocus and hear stories of it's past. Exterior view only
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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see the Joshua Ward house, the former site of Salem Witch Trial Sheriff Corwin's home. Hear the story of the mysterious photographed female apparition with wild frizzy hair that has grabbed visitors by the throat.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
Experience Salem's Halloween atmosphere along it's famous historic pedestrian street
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See the historic Daniel Low building, now the site of the restaurant Rockafellas. Hear about the spirt of the Lady in Blue an Man In Black, apparitions seen by many past employees.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Peabody Essex Museum
Discover Salem's maritime past and it's connections to the witch trials.
4 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Gardner Pingree House
Hear the shocking story of one of Salem's most mysterious murders.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Hawthorne Hotel
Pass by Salem's historic Hawthorne hotel, opened in 1925 and reputed to be one of America's most haunted hotels. Rooms 325 and 612 are said to be epicenters of paranormal activity.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church
See this church with headstones flanking the front steps, and hear how the bodies are still buried beneath the church itself
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11Old Salem Jail Lot
See the former site of the jail that housed those accused of witchcraft in 1692, and the adjacent area where Giles Corey was pressed to death. You'll also see the nearby Salem jail that was closed i the 1990s and converted into luxury condos, believed to be haunted to this day.
6 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
12Salem Witch Museum
You'll see this former church that survived two major fires, and transformed into a car museum, then the Witch museum you see today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Salem Common
Historic public green, with views of early 19th century Federalist style mansions, and the Hocus Pocus school filming location.
6 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the memorial honoring the 20 people executed during the 1692 witch trials
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Salem Old Town Hall
See this historic building featured in Hocus Pocus, and learn about the vast transformation of Salem's face in the aftermath of the devastating 1914 fire.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
16Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
The tour concludes at our starting point, and your guide will be available for any questions.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This outdoor tour involves approximately two hours of walking and standing. Wear comfortable shoes; some sidewalks may be uneven.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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