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This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on the WalknTours app. Go anytime, the tour never expires and you can take it as many times as you like. 1 purchase works on 2 smartphones. Great deal!
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legacy runs deep in Salem. you will see the spooky locations linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark past and hear the tales of the ghosts that now lurk these parts.
Taking the tour is easy. Get the App, Download the Tour, Go to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem.
This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime.
Contactless and social distance friendly.
It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.
What makes this tour special?
-The spooky narrator is one of a kind.
-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Nathaniel was born in Salem in 1804 and the Witch city had a profound impact on his work. Some say old Nathaniel never left Salem, and still walks its streets. And he is not the only ghost cursed to these grounds.
Nathaniel Hawthorne spent much of his youth in this house. During that time Suzzanne shared the stories of atrocities committed by their shared ancestors during the Salem Witch trials. Deeply influencing his writing.
Itinerary
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1
Over the years it has been a favorite spot of celebrities while staying in the witch city including George Bush, Liza Minelli, and Johnny Cash. And guests have consistently noted ghostly occurrences while staying at the Hawthorne hotel.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Salem Common
The Salem Common is said to be haunted by the ghost of a band leader. You'll see the band stand and the grounds they walk.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Salem Witch Museum (Pass by)
Nathaniel Hawthorne had a strong family link to the Salem Witch Trails. He was related to several accused witches and a Judge. You'll hear about his link and his remorse.
Admission ticket free -
3
The headstones you see on the corner are just that, headstones. With nothing but dirt underneath. You'll hear about the ghosts that now haunt the grounds and the church.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On April 6th, 1830, Captain White, a wealthy slave trade merchant, was found murdered in this house. And the story became the biggest event since the Witch Trials.
Admission ticket free -
4
Once a Funeral home turned speak easy turned liquor store this spot is as haunted as a lobster roll is full of mayo.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On April 9, 1846, Hawthorne was sworn in as surveyor of Salem at a salary of $1,200 per year, a decent salary at the time. The position was so prestigious that his appointment was noted in the New York Tribune saying “the popular writer” has been named surveyor. But thing did not end well. You'll hear his story here, why the Scarlet Letter was a hit and the ghosts that walk it's halls.
Admission ticket free -
5
In the basement of the Mercy tavern, and below the city of Salem runs an underground secret tunnel system that was built by local merchants to smuggle goods to and from the wharf. And you'll hear the stories of the ghosts that now haunt them.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Its guests have reported other worldly residents that haunt here including the spirit of a young teenage girl in turn of the century clothing walking the halls. And the most notable encounter is that of the spirits children that frequent the rooms.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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