Salem Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

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A skeleton figure with glowing eyes and arms extended, standing in front of a house. 2

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1h 30m
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Overview

Explore Salem's 1692 witch trials, ghost legends, maritime history, and connections to Hocus Pocus and Bewitched with licensed guide Tarn C. Stephanos.

Born in Salem, raised in neighbouring Swampscott, and a Salem State University graduate, Tarn personally leads every tour. He has guided Boston Harbour tours since the 1990s and led Salem ghost tours in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His experience also includes giving tours at Titanic artefact exhibitions across North America.

Hear haunting legends at the Joshua Ward House and Hawthorne Hotel, discover filming locations, and remember the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial. Along the way, explore historic architecture, seafaring stories, and Salem's transformation into a Halloween destination.

This independently operated tour combines a lifelong love of history with a personal connection to Salem, with time for questions and photographs. All building stops are exterior visits.

Activity location

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
- Essex and Washington Street
- 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bewitched Sculpture
- 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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Salem Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

1h 30m
English

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Language options: English

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Price details

฿675.56 x 1 Adult฿675.56

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What's included, what's not

Exterior visits to historic landmarks along the route.
Live storytelling about Salem's ghost legends and local history.
Commentary on Salem's maritime heritage and historic architecture.
Visits to locations connected to Salem's 1692 witch trials.
Guided walking tour led by licensed Salem guide Tarn C Stephanos
Museum and historic building admission- Exterior visits only
Food and drinks not included.
Service charge (Optional)
Transport to and from the meeting point. This is a walking tour.

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This outdoor tour involves approximately two hours of walking and standing. Wear comfortable shoes; some pavements may be uneven.

Activity itinerary

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Begin (and end) the tour beside the statue of Samantha Stephens and discover how the 1960's TV show Bewitched helped shape Salem's modern identity and tourism industry.

Witch House

6m
Admission ticket not included

View the home of witch trials judge Jonathan Corwin and hear about his role in the events of Salem's 1692 witch trials. Exterior view only.

Ropes Mansion and Garden

5m
Admission ticket not included

See the historic mansion featured as Allison's house in the film Hocus Pocus and hear stories of it's past. Exterior view only

148 Washington St

see the Joshua Ward house, the former site of Salem Witch Trial Sheriff Corwin's home. Hear the storey of the mysterious photographed female apparition with wild frizzy hair that has grabbed visitors by the throat.

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Experience Salem's Halloween atmosphere along it's famous historic pedestrian street

231 Essex St

See the historic Daniel Low building, now the site of the restaurant Rockafellas. Hear about the spirt of the Lady in Blue an Man In Black, apparitions seen by many past employees.

Peabody Essex Museum

4m
Admission ticket not included

Discover Salem's maritime past and it's connections to the witch trials.

Gardner Pingree House

5m
Admission ticket not included

Hear the shocking storey of one of Salem's most mysterious murders.

Hawthorne Hotel

5m
Admission ticket not included

Pass by Salem's historic Hawthorne hotel, opened in 1925 and reputed to be one of America's most haunted hotels. Rooms 325 and 612 are said to be epicenters of paranormal activity.

St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church

5m
Admission ticket not included

See this church with headstones flanking the front steps, and hear how the bodies are still buried beneath the church itself

Old Salem Jail Lot

6m
Admission ticket not included

See the former site of the jail that housed those accused of witchcraft in 1692, and the adjacent area where Giles Corey was pressed to death. You'll also see the nearby Salem jail that was closed i the 1990s and converted into luxury condos, believed to be haunted to this day.

Salem Witch Museum

5m
Admission ticket not included

You'll see this former church that survived two major fires, and transformed into a car museum, then the Witch museum you see today.

Salem Common

Historic public green, with views of early 19th century Federalist style mansions, and the Hocus Pocus school filming location.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Visit the memorial honouring the 20 people executed during the 1692 witch trials

Salem Old Town Hall

5m
Admission ticket not included

See this historic building featured in Hocus Pocus, and learn about the vast transformation of Salem's face in the aftermath of the devastating 1914 fire.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

The tour concludes at our starting point, and your guide will be available for any questions.

Location

Activity location

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
- Essex and Washington Street
- 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bewitched Sculpture
- 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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