Salem Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore Salem's 1692 witch trials, ghost legends, maritime history, and connections to Hocus Pocus and Bewitched with licensed guide Tarn C. Stephanos.

Born in Salem, raised in neighboring Swampscott, and a Salem State University graduate, Tarn personally leads every tour. He has guided Boston Harbor tours since the 1990s and led Salem ghost tours in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His experience also includes giving tours at Titanic artifact exhibitions across North America.

Hear haunting legends at the Joshua Ward House and Hawthorne Hotel, discover filming locations, and remember the victims at the Witch Trials Memorial. Along the way, explore historic architecture, seafaring stories, and Salem's transformation into a Halloween destination.

This independently operated tour combines a lifelong love of history with a personal connection to Salem, with time for questions and photographs. All building stops are exterior visits.

What's included

Exterior visits to historic landmarks along the route.
Live storytelling about Salem's ghost legends and local history.
Commentary on Salem's maritime heritage and historic architecture.
Visits to locations connected to Salem's 1692 witch trials.
Guided walking tour led by licensed Salem guide Tarn C Stephanos

Museum and historic building admission- Exterior visits only
Food and beverages not included.
Gratuities (Optional)
Transportation to and from the meeting point. This is a walking tour.

What to expect

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
4m

Begin (and end) the tour beside the statue of Samantha Stephens and discover how the 1960's TV show Bewitched helped shape Salem's modern identity and tourism industry.
The Witch House at Salem
6m · Admission ticket not included

View the home of witch trials judge Jonathan Corwin and hear about his role in the events of Salem's 1692 witch trials. Exterior view only.
Ropes Mansion and Garden
5m · Admission ticket not included

See the historic mansion featured as Allison's house in the movie Hocus Pocus and hear stories of it's past. Exterior view only
7m

see the Joshua Ward house, the former site of Salem Witch Trial Sheriff Corwin's home. Hear the story of the mysterious photographed female apparition with wild frizzy hair that has grabbed visitors by the throat.
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
5m

Experience Salem's Halloween atmosphere along it's famous historic pedestrian street
5m

See the historic Daniel Low building, now the site of the restaurant Rockafellas. Hear about the spirt of the Lady in Blue an Man In Black, apparitions seen by many past employees.
Peabody Essex Museum
4m · Admission ticket not included

Discover Salem's maritime past and it's connections to the witch trials.
Gardner Pingree House
5m · Admission ticket not included

Hear the shocking story of one of Salem's most mysterious murders.
5m · Admission ticket not included

Pass by Salem's historic Hawthorne hotel, opened in 1925 and reputed to be one of America's most haunted hotels. Rooms 325 and 612 are said to be epicenters of paranormal activity.
5m · Admission ticket not included

See this church with headstones flanking the front steps, and hear how the bodies are still buried beneath the church itself
6m · Admission ticket not included

See the former site of the jail that housed those accused of witchcraft in 1692, and the adjacent area where Giles Corey was pressed to death. You'll also see the nearby Salem jail that was closed i the 1990s and converted into luxury condos, believed to be haunted to this day.
Salem Witch Museum
5m · Admission ticket not included

You'll see this former church that survived two major fires, and transformed into a car museum, then the Witch museum you see today.
Salem Common
6m

Historic public green, with views of early 19th century Federalist style mansions, and the Hocus Pocus school filming location.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
4m

Visit the memorial honoring the 20 people executed during the 1692 witch trials
Salem Old Town Hall
5m · Admission ticket not included

See this historic building featured in Hocus Pocus, and learn about the vast transformation of Salem's face in the aftermath of the devastating 1914 fire.
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
3m

The tour concludes at our starting point, and your guide will be available for any questions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet beside the Bewitched statue at the corner of Essex and Washington Street. Your guide will be under a nearby tree wearing a stovepipe hat, wearing a long coat and holding a walking stick. Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time

End point

Meet beside the Bewitched statue at the corner of Essex and Washington Street. Your guide will be under a nearby tree wearing a stovepipe hat, wearing a long coat and holding a walking stick. Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This outdoor tour involves approximately two hours of walking and standing. Wear comfortable shoes; some sidewalks may be uneven.

Cancellation policy

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