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Salem Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Walking Tour 75 min

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

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44 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Salem
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Salem’s haunted corners on a 75-minute adults-only walk filled with chilling tales of murder, curses, and the supernatural.

About this tour

After dark, Salem’s streets hold stories of greed, deception, murder, and the supernatural. On this 75-minute, adults-only Salem walking tour, a licensed guide leads you through the city’s unsettling past and its most talked-about haunted spots.

Hear tales of Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and séances, grisly murders, harsh conditions for Massachusetts’ worst criminals, and a sadistic sheriff known as “The Strangler.” Along the way, pass centuries-old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, and two hotels described as among America’s most haunted. The tour stays outdoors and does not enter buildings or cemeteries, giving you a street-level look at Salem’s eerie history. Groups may include up to 40 guests.

This Salem walking tour is for guests 18 and older; stories include descriptive accounts of murder, sexual assault, and torture. Tours run rain or shine, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Meet outside Old Town Hall on the side with three staircases, and get ready to hear the darker stories behind Salem’s name.

Highlights

  • Hear chilling stories of deception, greed, murder, curses, and the supernatural
  • Pass centuries-old cemeteries, haunted homes, and two reportedly haunted hotels
  • Learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and séances
  • Explore Salem’s dark history with a licensed guide

What's included

Included

  • Licensed guide

Not included

  • Gratuity

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Adults only; guests must be 18 or older
  • Outdoor walking tour; the tour does not enter buildings or cemeteries
  • 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; visitors assume responsibility for wheelchair use
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  • Service animals and dogs are allowed
  • No public restrooms are available along the route
  • Meet outside Old Town Hall on the side with three staircases
  • Ticket purchase signifies agreement to a liability waiver and photo release
  • Mature content includes descriptive accounts of murder, sexual assault, and torture

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 75 minutes.

Is the tour suitable for children?

No. This tour is for adults ages 18 and older and includes mature content.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, but brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces, and narrow areas may pose challenges.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside Old Town Hall on the side with three staircases.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.68 from 44 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 6.6.

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