Salem Night-Time Tour: Murders, Mysteries, Macabre

Uncover the dark secrets of Salem on our night-time walking tour. Explore spine-chilling true crime tales, ghostly sightings, and scandalous history. Perfect for true crime fans and scandal lovers!

Duration: 2 hours
Highlights
  • Salem Old Town Hall - Experience Salem’s eerie side on our guided nighttime walking tour. Hear spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery, and the macabre. Why did a deranged woman in the early 1600s kill her child? Who was the notorious hitman who murdered a slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really visit Salem? Discover these stories and more on this thrilling one-hour tour of this enigmatic seaside city. Not for the faint-hearted. Suitable for adults and young adults, not recommended for younger children. Tours run rain or shine and last about 90 minutes.
  • Essex Street Pedestrian Mall - Stroll the cobblestone streets in the heart of Salem.
  • Old Burying Point Cemetery - We bring you to the cemetery gate but do not enter. The cemetery is closed after dusk.
  • Old Salem Jail Lot - Hear the spine-chilling story that took place here. Outdoor activity.
  • Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church - The guide shares a few facts about the church as we pass by.
  • Gardner Pingree House - Hear the haunted tales that occurred within this house. Outdoor activity only.
  • Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery - We stop by the Bewitched Statue for a photo opportunity.
What's Included
  • 90-minute Mysteries & Murders of Salem Walking Tour
  • Hear spine-chilling tales of murder, mystery and macabre
  • Professional Guide
  • Ages 13+
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come experience the darker side of Salem on our night-time walking tour of Salem. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These historical tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind 90-minute tour of this mysterious seaside city. This is the perfect tour for true crime fans and those who love a good scandalous story! This tour is a combination of the real, actual murders, crime stories and ghostly sightings. Attention: This tour is not appropriate for children under 13!! Younger children/chaperone will be asked to leave or transfer to a different tour (if space allows). Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. No refunds in October. *Please note, we book up to 39 people per tour.

  • Ages 13+ Only. Any children younger will be refused.
  • Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
  • Dog friendly!
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.
  • By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
  • We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
  • Our tours can have up to 39 people on each tour
  • The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on all tours.
  • Smoking or vaping is prohibited on all tours.
Location
Old Town Hall
Derby Square
Tours start outside the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970 (Side of the building with the THREE Staircases)
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_b
Jul 30, 2024
A must do when in Salem! - Samantha was an excellent tour guide. She was funny, entertaining, and very informative. I’d definitely recommend this to any visitors of the Salem area. Great blend of history with the mix in of murders and ghost sightings.
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Cathy_l
Jul 27, 2024
Lots of fun! - Lots of fun! Violet, our tour guide, was great. Thank you! One suggestion - please end the tour where it begins. It was hard to find my car in the dark.
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Breanna_f
Jul 25, 2024
great experience - Violet was a great tour guide, very very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had such a great time! :)
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Madison_r
Jul 25, 2024
extremely enjoyable! - I had a ton of fun!! my whole group loved our guide, they were super funny, very interactive, showed off evidence and seemed really knowledgeable about the history!
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Hollysi8638qw
Jul 23, 2024
One night in Salem with Danielle - The tour was informative but Danielle made it memorable. Her story telling abilities and personality made it an unforgettable night.
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Samantha_r
Jul 22, 2024
Steps with specters and sordid history - Amazing tour. Samantha is clearly very passionate about Salem and recalled its history with reverance (and well placed humor). My fave tour on my trip.
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Savannah_s
Jul 22, 2024
Great experience - Samantha was an amazing tour guide! She made the tour a really cool experience. Loved that she showed us photos and was passionate about the true history of Salem.
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Bandbnorthernva
Jul 21, 2024
Really good tour of Salem - Great tour. Violet did a wonderful job making it interesting and fun. She was both informative and funny. We are 80 an our grandson is 13 and we all really enjoyed the tour
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Bmikaelako
Jul 21, 2024
So much fun with Danielle - We had so much fun with our tour guide Danielle! Not only was she very knowledgeable about the history of Salem's murders and mysteries, but she was entertaining and engaging. (Not for kids.) Have fun!!
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Sebastien_p
Jul 19, 2024
A must do in Salem!!! - We had a great time on this tour! The guide is incredible, the stories are quite fun and the pace is great. A must in Salem! Highly recommended.
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