Group Halloween Ghost Mysteries in Salem

2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Join a group ghost walking tour through Salem's historic waterfront during Halloween. Hear eerie tales from Salem's darker past in the season that brings them to life.

Begin your Salem ghost tour at The House of the Seven Gables, where stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne's dark literary legacy set the tone for the evening. Continue through Salem Maritime National Historical Park to hear maritime tales of dangerous voyages and mysterious happenings along the old waterfront. At Pickering Wharf, Halloween decorations and seasonal activity add to Salem's unmistakable spooky atmosphere. Finish at Derby Wharf Light Station, with the harbor providing the perfect backdrop for the final ghost stories of the evening.

Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate, barring which, the tour may be canceled (a full refund or alternative date will be offered).

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA

Ages: Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Professional Tour Guide
Included: Discover the Spooky Side of Salem with Like-minded Travelers

Not included

Not included: Meals and Drinks

Itinerary

The House Of The Seven Gables

25 min

Begin outside one of Salem's most recognizable historic homes, dating to 1668. Hear stories surrounding the mansion's connection to Nathaniel Hawthorne, its literary tales of curses and the supernatural traditions that have made it a natural part of Salem's darker history. The surrounding streets take on a distinctly atmospheric character during Salem's Halloween season. The mansion itself is closed during most evening tours so this stop is exterior-only.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site

20 min

Walk through Salem's historic waterfront where centuries of maritime trade shaped the city. Hear tales of sailors, dangerous voyages and the lives once centered around these historic wharves.
The Custom House

20 min

Continue to the 1819 Custom House where Salem's international trade was documented and taxed. Learn about the sailors and cargo that passed through this waterfront, including Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hear the darker stories associated with the city's seafaring past.
Pickering Wharf

25 min

Walk toward Pickering Wharf where Salem's maritime history takes a darker turn. Hear about the dangers faced by sailors, the risks of life at sea and the eerie stories that have become part of Salem's waterfront folklore. Seasonal decorations and Halloween activity along the waterfront add to the spooky ambience of the evening.
Derby Wharf Light Station

30 min

Finish at Derby Wharf Light Station overlooking Salem Harbor. Hear the final ghost stories of the tour in an atmospheric waterfront setting. The seasonal Halloween mood after dark creates a fitting end to the evening.