Group Halloween Ghost Mysteries in Salem
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a group ghost walking tour through Salem's historic waterfront during Halloween. Hear eerie tales from Salem's darker past in the season that brings them to life. Begin your Salem ghost tour at The House of the Seven Gables, where stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne's dark literary legacy set the tone for the evening. Continue through Salem Maritime National Historical Park to hear maritime tales of dangerous voyages and mysterious happenings along the old waterfront. At Pickering Wharf, Halloween decorations and seasonal activity add to Salem's unmistakable spooky atmosphere. Finish at Derby Wharf Light Station, with the harbor providing the perfect backdrop for the final ghost stories of the evening. Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate, barring which, the tour may be canceled (a full refund or alternative date will be offered).
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Professional Tour Guide
- Discover the Spooky Side of Salem with Like-minded Travelers
What's not
- Meals and Drinks
Itinerary
Begin outside one of Salem's most recognizable historic homes, dating to 1668. Hear stories surrounding the mansion's connection to Nathaniel Hawthorne, its literary tales of curses and the supernatural traditions that have made it a natural part of Salem's darker history. The surrounding streets take on a distinctly atmospheric character during Salem's Halloween season. The mansion itself is closed during most evening tours so this stop is exterior-only.
Walk through Salem's historic waterfront where centuries of maritime trade shaped the city. Hear tales of sailors, dangerous voyages and the lives once centered around these historic wharves.
Continue to the 1819 Custom House where Salem's international trade was documented and taxed. Learn about the sailors and cargo that passed through this waterfront, including Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hear the darker stories associated with the city's seafaring past.
Walk toward Pickering Wharf where Salem's maritime history takes a darker turn. Hear about the dangers faced by sailors, the risks of life at sea and the eerie stories that have become part of Salem's waterfront folklore. Seasonal decorations and Halloween activity along the waterfront add to the spooky ambience of the evening.
Finish at Derby Wharf Light Station overlooking Salem Harbor. Hear the final ghost stories of the tour in an atmospheric waterfront setting. The seasonal Halloween mood after dark creates a fitting end to the evening.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will meet all guests at the main entrance of The House of the Seven Gables. (115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in USA
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under the age of 10
How it compares in Salem
- Its from-price is 673% above the median of the 109 experiences we list in Salem.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Salem
Salem is a historic seaport on Massachusetts' North Shore, known for the 1692 witch trials, its maritime past and the Peabody Essex Museum.
Salem is a seaport on the north shore of Massachusetts, about twenty-five kilometres north-east of Boston. In 1692 it became infamous for the witch trials, in which twenty people were executed after accusations of witchcraft, and the Witch House, the home of a judge, and the Witch Trials Memorial recall the events. The Witch Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum are among its main museums.
Top-ranked sights in Salem: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Old Burying Point (Charter Street Cemetery), Bewitched Statue.
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