Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour
Overview
Salem's spookiest, haunted *adults only* walking tour!
Want a late night 1.25 hour long tour of all things creepy and shocking?
We take you into Salem’s darkest corners and consecrate our otherworldly past by sharing our city’s sinister tales of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses and delve into the supernatural.
Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and seances, multiple suicides and grisly murders, inhumane living conditions for Massachusetts’ worst criminals, and even learn about our very own sadistic Sheriff appropriately nicknamed “The Strangler”. This tour visits some of the most notoriously haunted locations in Salem with numerous documented ghost sightings and unusual paranormal activity. We pass by 400 year old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, 2 of the most haunted Hotels in America, as you relive Salem’s most terrifying moments. Adults only, 18+. ***Adult Mature Content including descriptive murder, sexual assault and torture.
What's Included
- Licensed Guide
- Gratuity not included
Meeting Location
32 Derby Square
Salem, MA 01970, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Salem
MA 01970, USA
What To Expect
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Salem Old Town Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Burying Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salem
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Howard Street Cemetery
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This Tour is Adults Only. 18+
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
- Dog friendly!
- Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
- By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
- We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-37124P15
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- Gratuity not included.
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Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This Tour is Adults Only. 18+
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
- Dog friendly!
- Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
- By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
- We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Licensed Guide
- Gratuity not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This Tour is Adults Only. 18+
- Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
- Dog friendly!
- Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
- By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
- We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
- Tour group size may be up to 40 guests per group
- There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
