Salem Mysteries and Murders Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
by Witch City Walking Tours
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This night-time walking tour in Salem lasts between 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours. It begins at Salem Old Town Hall, where the guide shares true crime stories involving murder, mystery, and macabre events from the city's past. The tour covers several outdoor locations in Salem’s historic district. From Old Town Hall, the group walks along the cobblestone Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. The tour stops at the gate of Charter Street Cemetery, which is closed after dusk, so entry is not possible. Nearby, the guide tells additional chilling stories. The group then passes Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, where the guide provides some historical facts. At the Gardner Pingree House, the guide explains haunted stories related to the building, all from outside. The tour ends by passing the Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, allowing time for photos. The route includes uneven brick sidewalks and some narrow areas. This tour is intended for adults and teenagers aged 13 and older due to graphic content that includes detailed accounts of murder, sexual assault, and torture. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The tour operates rain or shine with no cancellations for weather. No buildings or cemeteries are entered during the walk. The maximum group size is 40 people. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for outdoor conditions. The tour is dog friendly but prohibits alcohol, smoking, and vaping. Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, but participants should be aware of uneven surfaces and narrow areas. No refunds are provided for weather conditions or during October.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Old Town Hall
The tour starts at Salem Old Town Hall with stories about the city’s darker history, including a woman from the early 1600s who murdered her child and other true crime events. The guide shares various macabre tales during this night-time walking tour lasting approximately 120 minutes. The tour is suitable for adults and young adults and runs rain or shine.
5 min
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
The group walks along the cobblestoned Essex Street Pedestrian Mall located in the center of Salem, passing through the historic downtown area.
10 min
Charter Street Cemetery
The tour stops at the gate of Charter Street Cemetery, which remains closed after dusk. The group does not enter the cemetery but hears stories related to the site from outside.
10 min
Outdoor Story Spot
At a nearby outdoor location, the guide tells another spine-chilling story that occurred in this part of Salem.
10 min
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
While passing Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, the guide shares historical facts and information about the church building and its significance.
2 min
Gardner Pingree House
The tour pauses outside the Gardner Pingree House, where the guide relates haunted stories and events linked to this historic house. No entry inside.
10 min
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
The final stop is a walk-by of the Bewitched Statue depicting Elizabeth Montgomery, allowing guests to take photos.
Meeting point
Tours start outside the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 (Side of the building with the THREE Staircases)
End point
The end point is a 5 minute walk from the starting location
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Salem Mysteries and Murders Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
by Witch City Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72Overview
This night-time walking tour in Salem lasts between 1 hour and 40 minutes to 2 hours. It begins at Salem Old Town Hall, where the guide shares true crime stories involving murder, mystery, and macabre events from the city's past. The tour covers several outdoor locations in Salem’s historic district. From Old Town Hall, the group walks along the cobblestone Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. The tour stops at the gate of Charter Street Cemetery, which is closed after dusk, so entry is not possible. Nearby, the guide tells additional chilling stories. The group then passes Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, where the guide provides some historical facts. At the Gardner Pingree House, the guide explains haunted stories related to the building, all from outside. The tour ends by passing the Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, allowing time for photos. The route includes uneven brick sidewalks and some narrow areas. This tour is intended for adults and teenagers aged 13 and older due to graphic content that includes detailed accounts of murder, sexual assault, and torture. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The tour operates rain or shine with no cancellations for weather. No buildings or cemeteries are entered during the walk. The maximum group size is 40 people. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for outdoor conditions. The tour is dog friendly but prohibits alcohol, smoking, and vaping. Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, but participants should be aware of uneven surfaces and narrow areas. No refunds are provided for weather conditions or during October.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salem Old Town Hall
The tour starts at Salem Old Town Hall with stories about the city’s darker history, including a woman from the early 1600s who murdered her child and other true crime events. The guide shares various macabre tales during this night-time walking tour lasting approximately 120 minutes. The tour is suitable for adults and young adults and runs rain or shine.
5 min
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
The group walks along the cobblestoned Essex Street Pedestrian Mall located in the center of Salem, passing through the historic downtown area.
10 min
Charter Street Cemetery
The tour stops at the gate of Charter Street Cemetery, which remains closed after dusk. The group does not enter the cemetery but hears stories related to the site from outside.
10 min
Outdoor Story Spot
At a nearby outdoor location, the guide tells another spine-chilling story that occurred in this part of Salem.
10 min
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
While passing Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, the guide shares historical facts and information about the church building and its significance.
2 min
Gardner Pingree House
The tour pauses outside the Gardner Pingree House, where the guide relates haunted stories and events linked to this historic house. No entry inside.
10 min
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
The final stop is a walk-by of the Bewitched Statue depicting Elizabeth Montgomery, allowing guests to take photos.
Meeting point
Tours start outside the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 (Side of the building with the THREE Staircases)
End point
The end point is a 5 minute walk from the starting location
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.