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Haunted Footsteps Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

The mere mention of Salem conjures tales of witch trials and macabre mishaps. This haunted history tour, ideal for fans of superstition and the supernatural, takes you on a lantern-lit journey to sites of alleged haunting. Explore an atmospheric cemetery, visit buildings inhabited by restless souls, and listen to paranormal stories delivered by a master storyteller. A charged atmosphere is guaranteed on this tour.

  • Haunted history walking tour of Salem
  • Delve into Salem’s macabre history and listen to terrifying tales from a master storyteller guide
  • Explore a cemetery, visit haunted buildings, and wander spooky streets by lantern light

What To Expect

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Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour



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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ropes Mansion and Garden



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Burying Point Cemetery



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Ward House



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Witch House at Salem



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rockafellas Restaurant



Enter the alleyway behind the restaurant and hear about an incredible murder that 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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Merchant



The Merchant Hotel stands on the grounds of where the home of 1692 Witchcraft Trials sheriff George Corwin lived. 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).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gardner Pingree House



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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
  • Traffic and parking in October can be very difficult. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check Salem.org for details on where to park.
  • Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local, professional and certified local guide
  • Guide will dress in a costume
  • Analytics on any ghost photos you may get
  • We do not go in any buildings so admission is not included nor necessary
  • All ghost and paranormal stories are exclusive to Salem Historical Tours.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
  • There's no food or drink offered, but snacks, soda and water are available for sale.

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
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