Overview
When you hear people talk about Salem, often times the first thing that comes to mind is Witches, and Halloween, and ghosts and spooky fun, but there's so much more lurking in the shadows. Salem is nearly 400 years old and just like all of us, it has a dark side.
An underbelly wrought with stories for the ages. Join us for our 90 min evening walking tour as we wander through the shadows and hear stories about pirates and pepper, secrets of the oldest cemetery in Salem, brutal murders, strange legal battles, curses, spiders, torture, and of course a ghost story or two.
We invite you to be part of our story and Uncover Salems dark past. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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.
All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
End point
Historic Location
What to expect
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Houdini Way
10 min
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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The Burying Point
15 min
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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Gardner-Pingree House
15 min
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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10 Federal St
15 min
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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Salem Old Town Hall
15 min
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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Joshua Ward House
15 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Dark History & Murder, Salem Walking Tour
Can I cancel Dark History & Murder, Salem Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Next to 15 Front St, across from the store Nocturne. (Look for the ginger in the hat) -use google maps for directions.
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.
- All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
- 90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Houdini Way, The Burying Point, Gardner-Pingree House, Salem Old Town Hall, Joshua Ward House.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Salem Uncovered
