- This marks the assembly point for the tour and the setting for our initial tale. The edifice situated here is a historic landmark where Harry Houdini staged an audacious escape from the Salem Jail in 1906.
- A site of historical significance. Tracing its origins back to 1637, this is Salem’s earliest known burial ground. We will delve into narratives of the notorious deceased, arachnids, and misplaced cadavers.
- A location steeped in history. This spot bore witness to one of America’s most notorious homicides. In 1830, Captain White was assassinated while asleep here, an incident that created ripples of shock across the country and persists in collective memory.
- A place imbued with history. Our narrative unfolds near the hallowed site where the Old ‘Witch Gaol’ once housed individuals, an experience equated to earthly purgatory. In the vicinity lies the unrecognized location where Giles Corey was barbarically tortured to death in 1692.
- While the building is a historic attraction itself, it also served as a shooting location for the much-loved 1993 Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. Can you guess which scenes were shot here?
- A location with a rich historical backdrop. Seen as one of the eeriest sites in Salem, it once hosted George Washington. Yet it’s the ground upon which the existing building stands that piques historical and supernatural curiosity.
- 90-Minute Dark History & Murder Night-Time Stories of Salem Walking Tour
- All tours are led by professional storytellers
- All guides are licensed by the city of Salem
- Stopping at the oldest cemetery in Salem, a Hocus Pocus filming location, and a haunted hotel
- Gratuities
Often, when Salem is mentioned, it instantly evokes images of Witches, Halloween, ghosts, and eerie fun. However, there’s much more hidden beneath the surface. With a history spanning nearly 400 years, Salem has its own share of dark secrets. Full of tales that have stood the test of time, join us for a 90-minute evening excursion on foot as we journey through its darkness. You’ll hear accounts about pirates and pepper, secrets hiding in Salem’s oldest graveyard, harsh murders, weird legal combats, curses, spiders, punishment, and along with that, a few ghost tales. We cordially invite you to become part of our narrative and discover why real history outshines the tales of make-belief. Remember, all our guides are officially licensed by the City of Salem and are professional narrators.
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