Salem has worked its way into the supernatural record as centuries of macabre history and unexplained events have unfolded here. Not all of them are just legends. You will be surprised at the quality of documented paranormal research and authentic chilling tales that have come to define Salem’s reputation. Ghost hunters love our colonial architecture, dimly lit alleyways, and historic cemeteries. You'll hear some first-hand accounts of weird phenomena, bizarre occurrences experienced by residents and exclusive information of local hauntings researched by investigators. And you will be led by a professional guide who brings the city’s most active spirits to life under the glow of a lantern. (This tour does NOT discuss the 1692 Witchcraft Trials; take our Best Salem Witch Trials Historical Walking Tour).
8 Central Street, Salem, United States
Meet your professional and entertaining guide, who will light the way for your hauntingly historic walking tour of Salem. Follow them into the night to begin your 1.5-hour walking tour. With the light from the lantern, make your way through Salem's streets. Through your guide's storytelling, dark humor, and captivating tales, learn about the paranormal activity in this infamous town. You will visit as many of these locations as time allows, hearing stories of Visit documented hauntings, accidental death and murder.
318 Essex St, Salem, United States
Enter the backyard of the Ropes Mansion that is replete with paranormal activity and includes stories of several people who died in the house. There have been many sightings in the colonial revival garden so take many pictures and maybe you catch an anomaly.
51 Charter Street, Salem, United States
You will get to see the oldest cemetery in Salem which is one of the oldest in the country. You will hear tales of paranormal activity in the cemetery and the buildings around it. Many anomalies have been seen in our cemetery.
9 Brown St, Salem, United States
The John Ward house is where accused witches were examined in 1692 when the home was across the street from the jail. It has since been relocated to the grounds of the Peabody Essex Museum, but the activity is still there.
310 Essex Street, Salem, United States
The Witch House is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was one of the key judges during the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. There is a lot of paranormal activity there that has been captured by our guests. Eight of Corwin's children died in the home and the employees who run the home constantly report weird happenings in the home.
t happened in the 1830s involving a love triangle between a sea captain, sailor and indentured servant. Sightings of the servant, aka Blue Lady, continue to be seen today by guests of the restaurant and the waitstaff.
There are stories that Corwin tortured people in the basement. He died in the home from a heart attack or brain aneurysm. Various reports have surfaced over the years of strange occurrences at the brick structure. Let our guide regale you with them and explain the reason why this may be happening. (we do not go in this house).
128 Essex St, Salem, United States
The Gardner Pingree House was built in 1804 and had a sensational murder there in 1830 involving a complicated conspiracy to get the money of Captain Joseph White. The plan unravelled as the co-conspirators turned on each other resulting in a suicide and the execution of two men.
We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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