Salem Ghosts: Witches & Wicked Whispers Guided Walking Tour

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1. Turner’s at Lyceum Hall stands over the historic site of Bridget Bishop’s house, the first woman executed during the infamous witch trials of 1692. The building's dark past is marked by Bridget's tragic fate, and the area is reputedly haunted, with ghostly apparitions and eerie occurrences linked to the witch trials still haunting the premises today.

   8 min

2. The Witch House in Salem was the residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin, one of the key figures who presided over the witch trials of 1692. Steeped in the dark history of those infamous proceedings, the house is now known for its chilling atmosphere and reports of ghostly apparitions, reflecting the haunting legacy of the trials that took place under its roof.

   9 min

3. Ropes Mansion in Salem, constructed in 1727, is famed for its historic charm and the tragic story of Abigail Ropes, the daughter of Judge Nathaniel Ropes Jr., who met a fatal accident by the fireplace. The mansion's storied past is marked by the haunting presence of Abigail's ghost, who is said to linger within its elegant rooms, adding a spectral layer to its rich history.

   8 min

4. The Salem Athenaeum, built of solid brick, served as a refuge during the Great Fire of Salem in 1914, which tragically claimed many lives. Today, this historic library is known not only for its role in preserving the community’s literature but also for its eerie reputation, with reports of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena linked to the fire's tragic legacy.

   9 min

5. The Salem Inn, a charming historic hotel, is renowned for its cozy accommodations and its deep connection to Salem's dark past. Guests and staff alike have reported eerie encounters and unexplained phenomena, with the inn's centuries-old history adding a haunting dimension to its welcoming facade.

   8 min

6. The Joshua Ward House in Salem, built in 1784, is a historic mansion with a notorious reputation for haunting. Once owned by a wealthy merchant and later used as a headquarters for the infamous witch trials, the house is said to harbor restless spirits, with numerous reports of ghostly apparitions and eerie occurrences linked to its tumultuous past.

   8 min

7. Hear the history and ghost stories about Wicked Good Books.

   9 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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• By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 109.
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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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