Salem Dark history tour
- 1h 20m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the shadows of Salem’s past on this group tour that dives deep into the dark legends and chilling true stories of the infamous Witch Trials of 1692. Walk the very streets where fear took hold, and uncover the eerie truths behind one of the most notorious chapters in Colonial America. Along the way, hear ghost stories, strange happenings, and tales that still haunt the city today. Led by passionate local guides—not actors with scripts—each tour is personal, immersive, and unforgettable, offering an up-close look at Salem’s most iconic and haunted sites.
Inclusions
What's included
- City of Salem Licensed Guide
Itinerary
Introduction to Salem
Hear about the church and graveyard's connection to the Salem Witch Trials and the sordid past of the building as well as it's haunts.
Hear about Giles Corey, an accused witch, and his untimely end. This is one of the most haunted sites in Salem.
The Old Salem Jail (now luxury apartments) was built while execution by hanging was still practiced in Massachusetts. Some call this the Jail from Parker Bros' famous game, Monopoly. Other's may know it from being listed as one of the worst jails in America before if closed in 1992. A connection to the Salem Witch Trials leads sows the seeds to a well documented curse, and the most well-known ghost stories to Salem locals. This spot may not be a favorite to the faint of heart of those sensitive to haunts.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Guests will check in inside Remember Salem Gifts by the cashier.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- The Salem Night Ghost Tour
- 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
How it compares in Salem
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 109 experiences we list in Salem.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 109.
- 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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