Haunted Footsteps Ghost & Paranormal Salem Tour

Salem, US
71% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (371 reviews)

Highlights

  • Professional and engaging guide
  • Haunted streets and ghostly buildings
  • Authentic tales of murder and accidental death
  • Paranormal stories and activity
  • Dark side of Salem and authentic history

Meeting Point

We are part of the pedestrian walkway downtown at the corner of Essex and Central Streets. We are next to Emporium 32 and across from the New England Dog Biscuit Company. Look for our purple sign.

Meeting point

8 Central St, Salem, MA 01970 , United States

End point

End Point

Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.

Meeting point

Massachusetts , United States

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What to expect

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Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Meet your professional and entertaining guide, who will light the way for your hauntingly historic walking tour of Salem. Follow them into the night to begin your 1.5-hour walking tour. With the light from the lantern, make your way through Salem's streets. Through your guide's storytelling, dark humor, and captivating tales, learn about the paranormal activity in this infamous town. You will visit as many of these locations as time allows, hearing stories of Visit documented hauntings, accidental death and murder.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Enter the backyard of the Ropes Mansion that is replete with paranormal activity and includes stories of several people who died in the house. There have been many sightings in the colonial revival garden so take many pictures and maybe you catch an anomaly.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Old Burying Point Cemetery

You will get to see the oldest cemetery in Salem which is one of the oldest in the country. You will hear tales of paranormal activity in the cemetery and the buildings around it. Many anomalies have been seen in our cemetery.

Duration 15 minutes
4

John Ward House

The John Ward house is where accused witches were examined in 1692 when the home was across the street from the jail. It has since been relocated to the grounds of the Peabody Essex Museum, but the activity is still there.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

The Witch House at Salem

The Witch House is the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who was one of the key judges during the 1692 Witchcraft Trials. There is a lot of paranormal activity there that has been captured by our guests. Eight of Corwin's children died in the home and the employees who run the home constantly report weird happenings in the home.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Rockafellas Restaurant

Enter the alleyway behind the restaurant and hear about an incredible murder that happened in the 1830s involving a love triangle between a sea captain, sailor and indentured servant. Sightings of the servant, aka Blue Lady, continue to be seen today by guests of the restaurant and the waitstaff.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

The Merchant

The Merchant Hotel stands on the grounds of where the home of 1692 Witchcraft Trials sheriff George Corwin lived. There are stories that Corwin tortured people in the basement. He died in the home from a heart attack or brain aneurysm. Various reports have surfaced over the years of strange occurrences at the brick structure. Let our guide regale you with them and explain the reason why this may be happening. (we do not go in this house).

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

Gardner Pingree House

The Gardner Pingree House was built in 1804 and had a sensational murder there in 1830 involving a complicated conspiracy to get the money of Captain Joseph White. The plan unravelled as the co-conspirators turned on each other resulting in a suicide and the execution of two men.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Tour times vary by season. Available tour times reflected during checkout. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tour. Check in at Salem Historical Tours Office at 8 Central Street, Salem, MA.
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    Traffic and parking can be very difficult and October is much worse with "LA Level" traffic. Give yourself extra time to get here and park no matter what your GPS is telling you. Check our website for details on where to park and options to get here..
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    Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.
Provided by Salem Historical Tours, LLC

What our experts say

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    Arrive 15-20 minutes early
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    Check parking options in advance
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    Dress warmly for evening tours
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    Capture ghost photos for analysis
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    Explore nearby Ropes Mansion gardens

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