- Hawthorne Hotel - Over the years it has been a favorite spot of celebrities while staying in the witch city including George Bush, Liza Minelli, and Johnny Cash.
And guests have consistently noted ghostly occurrences while staying at the Hawthorne hotel.
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Salem Common - The Salem Common is said to be haunted by the ghost of a band leader. You’ll see the band stand and the grounds they walk.
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Salem Witch Museum - Nathaniel Hawthorne had a strong family link to the Salem Witch Trails. He was related to several accused witches and a Judge. You’ll hear about his link and his remorse.
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St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church - The headstones you see on the corner are just that, headstones. With nothing but dirt underneath. You’ll hear about the ghosts that now haunt the grounds and the church.
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Gardner-Pingree House - On April 6th, 1830, Captain White, a wealthy slave trade merchant, was found murdered in this house. And the story became the biggest event since the Witch Trials.
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Bung Hole Liquor Store Salem mass - Once a Funeral home turned speak easy turned liquor store this spot is as haunted as a lobster roll is full of mayo.
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The Custom House - On April 9, 1846, Hawthorne was sworn in as surveyor of Salem at a salary of $1,200 per year, a decent salary at the time.
The position was so prestigious that his appointment was noted in the New York Tribune saying \
- Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking tour on the WalknTours app
- Recap tour you can take after the in person tour
- Private self-guided audio tour of Salem
- Tales of Hawthorne’s life in Salem, MA
- Visit to the House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne’s historical haunts, and the Salem Witch Museum
- No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app
This is a ghost tour directed by a Smartphone on the WalknTours app. Available for use anytime, it doesn’t expire and can be taken multiple times. A single purchase can be utilized on two smartphones. Great offer!
Salem’s history is deeply intertwined with Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legacy. You will visit the eerie places connected to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark history and hear stories about the spirits that currently haunt these areas.
To take the tour is simple. Download the App, get the Tour, arrive at the Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue, hit play and keep your phone in your pocket. You will then be navigated turn by turn through the spooky lanes of Salem.
This tour presents spooky narratives, theatrically devised and melded with music that you can enjoy whenever you want.
It’s contactless and respects social distancing.
Use of headphones or earbuds for listening is suggested. Alternatively, you can listen through a Bluetooth speaker or your phone speaker.
What’s unique about this tour?
-The creepy narrator is distinctive.
-It’s not a tour cluttered with facts. It’s a spooky journey.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
