Danielle was an excellent guide! 10/10 highly recommend
night walks1.5 hours · after sunset · Salem, Mass.
Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour
Ninety minutes from Old Town Hall on real crimes rather than ghosts: the Joshua Ward House, the old jail lot and the Gardner-Pingree House, where a murder in 1830 ended up in Poe. Adults only — the partner sets it at 13 and over.
Duration1.5 hours
LeavesAfter sunset
Meets at32 Derby Square
CancellationFree up to 24 h
Access18+ only
Not allowedIntoxication
Salem true crime walking tour
A ninety-minute evening walk over five stops on Salem’s documented murders, torture and the victims behind them.
- 1Hear true crime stories of murder
- 2Discover real-life macabre events
- 3Learn about torture and the victims
- 4Gain local insight into Salem's infamous witch trials and maritime history
Route and stops
Five stops from Old Town Hall, Salem to Gardner-Pingree House.
- Old Town Hall, SalemMeeting point
- Joshua Ward House
- Rockafellas
- Old Salem Jail Lot
- Gardner-Pingree HouseFinal stop
Who it suits
For true-crime readers: true crime rather than ghosts. If you want ghost stories rather than court records, there is a walk for that.
Book it if
- You read true crime and want the documented version
- You want a named route: five stops, all listed
- Everyone in your group is 13 or over
Skip it if
- You want ghost stories rather than court records.History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tournight walks · 2 hours · after sunset · ★ 4.82 · 821 reviewsfrom $36
Meeting point
It meets at 32 Derby Square. The map below opens on the partner’s own pin.
32 Derby Square
“We meet at the Old Town Hall on the side with 3 staircases.”
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Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour reviews
Rated 4.52 out of 5 from 36 reviews on GetYourGuide, with the guide scored 4.9. Reviews are shown as they are, low ones included.
★4.5236 reviews
Guide4.9
Value for money4.7
Danielle was absolutely spectacular! Such a great and entertaining experience
36 people have taken this walk and rated it on GetYourGuide. The next step is the calendar.
Included and not included
The price covers the we share historical accounts of actual true crimes in Salem’s past. What the partner names as not included is listed beside it; anything absent from both columns is not promised.
Included
- We share historical accounts of actual true crimes in Salem’s past
Not included
- Tips not included
Access and mobility
This walk is 18+ only. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Intoxication are not allowed.
- Access
- 18+ only
- Bring
- Comfortable shoes · Weather-appropriate clothing
- Not allowed
- Intoxication
- Know before
- Our tours run rain or shine. No same day refunds
Cancellation and refunds
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can reserve now and pay later.
Booking early costs nothing and holds your place.
Dates and availability
Live dates and seats are in the partner calendar below.
If this one is full, History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour runs 2 hours after sunset and meets at 32 Derby Square.
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