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Salem Uncovered: Dark Stories of Salem Night Tour

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Salem, USA
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On average, this is booked 60 (39.5) days in advance.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Salem's dark history goes far beyond the witch trials! Join us as we unveil true tales of murder, mystery, magic, and the macabre (and we can't forget spiders, romance, and ghosts!). This is the dark side of Salem you didn't know was there. Explore downtown with our expert storytellers as we wander through streets laced with blood and history and uncover the sinister stories from Salem's past.

- All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers

- Uncover the twisted history of Salem as you stroll through town

- Hear stories and debunk myths you're unlikely to learn on your own

- Stop at historic landmarks, haunted buildings, and “Hocus Pocus” filming locations

What's Included

  • All tours are lead by professional storytellers
  • Stopping at the oldest cemetery in Salem, a Hocus Pocus filming location, and a haunted hotel.
  • 90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1 Houdini Way
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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End point

148 Washington Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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Houdini Way

This is where the tour meets and the site of our first story. The building here is the historic site where Harry Houdini preformed an escape act from the Salem Jail in 1906.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Burying Point

Historic Location. Dating back to 1637, this is the oldest burying point in Salem. We will hear stories of the infamous dead, spiders, and lost corpses.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gardner-Pingree House

Historic Location. This is the site of one of the most infamous murders in American history. In 1830 this is where Captain White was murdered in is sleep, the news of the murder swept across America and is remembered even to this day.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

10 Federal St

Historic Location. Our Story takes place near the historic location where the Old "Witch Goal" (Jail) once stood, which was described as a purgatory for the living. We will also be within sight of the unknown location of where Giles Corey was tortured to death in 1692.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salem Old Town Hall

A historic building in its own right, it's also a filming location for the 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Do you know what was filmed here?
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Joshua Ward House

Historic location. Arguably one of the most haunted locations in Salem, George Washington once stayed here. But it's the site on which the building now stands that is of legal and spectral interest.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salem Uncovered: Dark Stories of Salem Night Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-299566P2

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Average 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 320 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 60 (39.5) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All tours are lead by professional storytellers
  • Stopping at the oldest cemetery in Salem, a Hocus Pocus filming location, and a haunted hotel.
  • 90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
  • All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers

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