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Discover Salem's history and haunts at your own pace. Don't miss the stories and sites of the Witch City. Our tour will take you through historic Essex Street, starting outside the iconic Witch House and winding between centuries-old churches, lively squares, spooky museums, and memorable gardens, and ending with the legendary House of the Seven Gables at the edge of the sea. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about witches, pirates, ghosts, and famous authors—like Nathaniel Hawthorne, whose own connection to the Custom House inspired chilling tales of guilt in 'The Scarlet Letter.' This is all on our walking tour app. Go at your own pace, anytime.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside of the The Witch House at Salem where you'll hear it's history and famous resident. Then you'll be guided step by step through Salem seeing it's most historic and haunted sites.
The tour ends outside the famed House of the Seven Gables, which was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne. You'l hear its' history, Hawthorne's link, and the spirits that still lurk here.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
The tour ends outside the famed House of the Seven Gables, which was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne. You'l hear its' history, Hawthorne's link, and the spirits that still lurk here.
Admission ticket free -
The Witch House at Salem (Pass by)
The tour starts outside of the The Witch House at Salem where you'll hear it's history and famous resident. Then you'll be guided step by step through Salem seeing it's most historic and haunted sites.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the first church of salem where you'll hear its' tie to the witch trial, it's history and more.
Admission ticket free -
Ropes Mansion and Garden (Pass by)
The tour stops outside the Ropes mansion where you can wlk the gardens and explore as you hear its' history, and link to Hocus Pocus.
Admission ticket free -
Hamilton Hall (Pass by)
This hall has a big link to history with many famous revolutionaries dining here.
Admission ticket free -
The Merchant (Pass by)
The property holds dark historical significance as it was built on the former site of Sheriff George Corwin's house, who was infamous for his brutal role in the Salem Witch Trials.
Admission ticket free -
1Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
See the famous statue and learn it's connection
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
The tour stops outside a few stops telling the story of Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The tour stops at the East India Square Fountain and square, and hear its' connection to East India.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Hear the history of the house and what lurks inside
Admission ticket free -
Salem Witch Museum (Pass by)
Stop outside the Salem Witch Museum and hear the history of the witch trials
Admission ticket free -
John Ward House (Pass by)
Stop outside and hear about the secret door
Admission ticket free -
4
A famous person was stoned here, find out who
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Names say's it all, Nathaniel Hawthorne - “The Scarlet Letter” location, you'll stop outside.
Admission ticket free -
5
You'll check out the Salem Common and hear it's story
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Who was Roger? Well his statue is famous, and spooky. But not really. Find out on the tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Hawthorne Hotel , you'll stop outside and hear his connection
Admission ticket free -
7Salem Witch Trials Memorial
See the memorial to the Salem Witch Trials and hear the story.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Old Burying Point Cemetery
One of the oldest, and spookiest spots in Salem.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See the Historic Derby Wharf and learn it's history
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A spot Hawthorne once worked, you'll hear it's history
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A famous spot for pirates, and great to hear it's story.
Admission ticket free -
10Salem
The tour is outside, and takes you to the famous historic and haunted spots in Salem sharing their history and stories.
1 hour 10 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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