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Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour

Overview

Come experience the darker side of Salem on our night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These historical tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind 90-minute tour of this mysterious seaside city. This is the perfect tour for true crime fans and those who love a good scandalous story!

This tour is a combination of the real, actual murders, crime stories, ghostly sightings and history.

Dog friendly! Wheelchair/scooter accessible!

This tour is not appropriate for children. Travelers must be 13+.

Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds in October.

***Please note, we book up to 40 people per tour in October.

City: Salem

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hear spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre on this adults only tour.

Professional Guide

90-minute Mysteries & Murders of Salem Walking Tour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchairs are welcome, however, be aware that Salem has 400 year old sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and WCWT will not be held liable.
Not recommended for our younger guests. Ages 13+ please
Please Note: By purchasing a ticket, Guests assume ALL responsibility, ALL liability, and a photo release.
Per the CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated guests do not need to wear face masks.

What To Expect

Salem Old Town Hall

Come experience the darker side of Salem on our guided night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind one-hour tour of this mysterious seaside city. Not for the faint of heart. Suitable for adults and young adults, not recommended for younger children. Tours run rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes.

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

Walk the cobblestoned streets in the heart of Salem

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (566)

219madelynf

Aug 2020

The tour was very informative and fun. She covered new facts that we didn’t know (as we have taken several different tours). Would defiantly recommend, so interesting.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Hi 219madelynf, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on the tour. I was happy to cover new facts and I hope you got creeped out at the murder stories :) All the best, Beth

Cjsncjs

Aug 2020

Took this tour to hear something more about Salem’s “spooky” history other than witches, and for the most part it met expectations, but it did still include a good amount of witch stuff, but I guess that is unavoidable. Our guide Paige was pleasant and interactive, but she was obviously tired having just finished a tour before ours and who knows how many others the same day. It was billed as an “adults only” tour, but we had our 14 yo old daughter with us and there was nothing too gross, scary or sexy about any of the stories. Overall it was pretty worthwhile- a little something different to do when in Salem.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I’m glad that you had a great time on our Mysteries & Murders tour. I agree, it’s definitely something fun and different to do while in Salem, when you’ve already heard about the witch trials. This was our guide Paige’s second tour of the day, and she puts 150% into every tour. She is an extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide. We recommend this tour for adults - and teens with discretion - due to the subject matter: murder, sexual assault, abuse, and lots of scandal. Have a great summer! Beth

Paige_c

Jul 2020

My friend and I visited Salem for a girls weekend and decided to book a walking your. We had Paige as our your guide and had the best time! Paige is funny and intriguing and surely knows her Salem history. She was comfortable to be with and made us laugh. I highly recommend booking this tour on your next visit to Salem!