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Stories of Salem: Dark History and Murder Night Tour

Stories of Salem: Dark History and Murder Night Tour

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 learn why true history is Better Than Fiction. -All tour guides are licensed by the City of Salem and are professional storytellers .

City: Salem

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $26.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

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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.

90 min Dark History Walking Tour

All guides are licensed by the city of Salem

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
BTF Tours abides by all local and CDC COVID guidelines.

What To Expect

Salem Old Town Hall

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?

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (132)

F2795WSerikab

Oct 2021

We had a great time on this walking tour! We brought our 10 year old and it was long enough to hold her attention without being too graphic or scary. The tour guide/owner was personable and informative, and clearly shares a passion for the history of Salem. You will learn so many cool things that make you appreciate the deep, rich history Salem has to offer! 10/10 recommend!

alextasio

Oct 2021

We had a really good time! Started off a little slow, but then the stories Jeff told got increasingly dark and gruesome. The best part was they were all true stories and gave an incredible picture of the history of Salem. He's knowledgeable, gives you context, is quite funny, and takes you to some great spots around the area. Would recommend!

Matthew_F

Oct 2021

The guide was very knowledgeable as well of fun. Very interactive with his customers. Would suggest this tour to anyone visiting Salem!