Afisha Life Homepage
Salem
Explore
Travelers recommend
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

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $26.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (132)

Jessie W

Oct 2022

The actors were talented but be aware this is a kids event. It is a great event to take your kid/kids and not so much for adult. The actors did a good time interacting with the kids but not so much the adults. I was expecting something totally different and was disappointed how the adults were not involved at all with the show.

Anne F

Oct 2022

Caroline was fantastic! I highly recommend her for your tour with BTF. While ghost tours can be fun, this tour is truly different from all the others because it focuses on real dark stories of Salem. It included backstories of many iconic establishments around town, gave details about witch trial victims that you wouldn't learn at the museums, and described tales of murder that inspired the works of Hawthorne and Poe. They were very respectful of the witch trial victims and gave great context and insight into Salem at the time. I felt like I learned so many interesting facts that I could wow my friends and family with upon my return, and the best part was that they were all real! So if you're more of a skeptic, a history nerd, or take interest the macabre of everyday life, this is the tour for you!

Darryl D

Oct 2022

Jeff our guide was wonderful! He has a great way of storytelling, and was able to answer questions with ease. The tour was fun and dark... and light, and informative. Jeff was very relatable, and an asset to the tour company