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Salem Murder and Mystery Walking Tour at Night

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 36% in Salem

1,647 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Salem
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hear Salem’s chilling true-crime stories on an outdoor nighttime walk led by a professional guide through the city’s darker history.

About this tour

After dark, Salem’s streets set the scene for stories of murder, mystery, and the macabre. On the Salem Murder and Mystery Walking Tour at Night, a professional guide shares true crime tales drawn from the city’s past, including the story of a famous hitman and questions surrounding a possible visit by the Boston Strangler.

Follow an outdoor route through Salem as these unsettling accounts unfold. The tour stays outside, with no visits to buildings or cemeteries, and offers a vivid look at the darker side of the seaside city. It’s a compelling choice for true-crime fans and anyone drawn to Salem’s scandalous history. The material is mature and includes graphic descriptions of murder, sexual assault, and torture, so the experience is intended for guests ages 13 and older. Minors under 18 need a ticketed adult with them.

Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Meet outside Old Town Hall at 32 Derby Square, on the side with three staircases. Join the Salem Murder and Mystery Walking Tour at Night to hear the stories that linger in the city after sunset.

Highlights

  • Hear true stories of murder, mystery, and the macabre
  • Explore Salem’s darker history on an outdoor nighttime walk
  • Uncover tales linked to the Boston Strangler and other infamous crimes

What's included

Included

  • Mysteries and Murders of Salem walking tour
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Ages 13 and older; mature content includes graphic descriptions of murder, sexual assault, and torture
  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult
  • Tours start outside Old Town Hall at 32 Derby Square, Salem, on the side with three staircases
  • Outdoor tour; the route does not enter buildings or cemeteries
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  • Tours run rain or shine; wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, but Salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces, and narrow areas
  • Dogs are welcome; service animals are allowed
  • Alcohol, smoking, and vaping are prohibited
  • Ticket purchase includes agreement to a liability waiver and photo release

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age?

The tour is for ages 13 and older because it includes mature, graphic content. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Where does the tour start?

Meet outside Old Town Hall at 32 Derby Square, on the side of the building with three staircases.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. Tours run rain or shine and are not canceled for weather. Dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.

Does the tour enter buildings or cemeteries?

No. This is an outdoor walking tour and does not enter buildings or cemeteries.

How large can the group be?

Tours can have up to 40 people.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.82 on Viator and 4.34 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Salem
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 36% in Salem means it ranks in the top 36% of tours in Salem by this score.

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