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Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Badge of ExcellenceSalem, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Uncover the dark past and mysterious legends of Salem on this haunted history walking tour. Expert historians and paranormal investigators help separate fact from fiction while retelling the events of the 1692 witch trials and leading you through Salem’s most notorious sites. Escape the gimmicks and delve into authentic tales of voodoo, witchcraft, vampires, and ghost sightings that have left their mark on the infamous New England town.
- Ghost and witch walking tour of Salem
- Hear local legends of witchcraft, voodoo, vampirism, and ghosts
- Learn the real history behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials
- Visit some of the most haunted sites in town
- Tour guides are real historians and paranormal investigators
- Have your personal photos examined for trades of ghostly activity
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Departure Point: Tours begin at the Revere Bell in front of the Salem Visitor Center Address: 2 New Liberty Street, Salem
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Choose from a daily evening tour to explore under the cover of night, or opt for an afternoon tour on weekends. Meet your licensed tour guide at the Revere Bell in front of the Salem Visitor Center and set off on an easy walking tour through the historic town center. Guides are not costumed actors, but real historians and experienced paranormal researchers.
Hear about what really happened during the famous witch trials of the 17th century. Visit the Old Burying Point cemetery to see the tombstone of trial judge John Hathorne, and learn about the slave Tituba, who played a key role in the witch hysteria and was herself accused of voodoo practices. Keep an eye out for specters at the original Witch Dungeon, and get help examining your own photos for evidence of paranormal activity such as orbs, ectoplasm, and apparitions. See real photos taken at some of Salem’s most haunted sites that bear traces of ghostly activity, and learn about the scientific methods used by ghost hunters today.
Beyond witches, Salem has been the center of other dark legends including accounts of vampirism. Hear shocking tales of New England’s vampire folklore and documented cases of blood drinking for a true and disturbing sense of how this once-sleepy town became New England’s horror capital.
Hear about what really happened during the famous witch trials of the 17th century. Visit the Old Burying Point cemetery to see the tombstone of trial judge John Hathorne, and learn about the slave Tituba, who played a key role in the witch hysteria and was herself accused of voodoo practices. Keep an eye out for specters at the original Witch Dungeon, and get help examining your own photos for evidence of paranormal activity such as orbs, ectoplasm, and apparitions. See real photos taken at some of Salem’s most haunted sites that bear traces of ghostly activity, and learn about the scientific methods used by ghost hunters today.
Beyond witches, Salem has been the center of other dark legends including accounts of vampirism. Hear shocking tales of New England’s vampire folklore and documented cases of blood drinking for a true and disturbing sense of how this once-sleepy town became New England’s horror capital.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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1,564 reviews
Amanda_M, Apr 2024
The guide was amazing. And learned alot. Learned that not only are there ghosts and watched but current day vampire's.
Gene_B, Apr 2024
Mike was an amazing tour guide!! Great stories, history and energy as we looked for and learned more about things that go bump in the night in Salem!!
Olga_Z, Apr 2024
This was such an awesome tour for those who love history, Salem, and some fantastic storytelling. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and encouraged questions. Would love to book this again and will recommend!
Mishel_M, Apr 2024
Story telling was wonderful and our guide was tremendous fun!! So glad we booked this walking tour and can’t wait to explore again.
Randi_J, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable while also making the tour fun and interesting! Would definitely go again!!!
Timothy_S, Nov 2023
We really enjoyed all the information and insights about the town .. seeing that this was the first time visiting Salem.
Annamarie_B, Nov 2023
Mike ! Is Amazing! So informative & fun !
Highly recommend this tour !
He truly knows the history of the area & makes it a fun Experience !
Catherine_O, Nov 2023
The host was great. He had so much knowledge, and he was really good at telling the stories I would highly recommend this tour
TheEverythingNerd, Nov 2023
Absolutely amazing. Guide was funny, very good at telling stories. Very informative and fascinating
Highly Recommend
Stephen_B, Nov 2023
This is one of the better tours in Salem and the tour guide really knows his facts! We went out at 6pm and it was perfect.
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