What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Guests will check in inside Remember Salem Gifts by the cashier..

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Salem Dark history tour

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1 hour and a half

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Overview

Step into the shadows of Salem’s past on this group tour that dives deep into the dark legends and chilling true stories of the infamous Witch Trials of 1692. Walk the very streets where fear took hold, and uncover the eerie truths behind one of the most notorious chapters in Colonial America. Along the way, hear ghost stories, strange happenings, and tales that still haunt the city today. Led by passionate local guides—not actors with scripts—each tour is personal, immersive, and unforgettable, offering an up-close look at Salem’s most iconic and haunted sites.

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What's Included

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City of Salem Licensed Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Introduction to Salem

Stop 2

Hear about the church and graveyard's connection to the Salem Witch Trials and the sordid past of the building as well as it's haunts.

Stop 3

Hear about Giles Corey, an accused witch, and his untimely end. This is one of the most haunted sites in Salem.

Stop 4

The Old Salem Jail (now luxury apartments) was built while execution by hanging was still practiced in Massachusetts. Some call this the Jail from Parker Bros' famous game, Monopoly. Other's may know it from being listed as one of the worst jails in America before if closed in 1992. A connection to the Salem Witch Trials leads sows the seeds to a well documented curse, and the most well-known ghost stories to Salem locals. This spot may not be a favorite to the faint of heart of those sensitive to haunts.