Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem

4.8 (6 reviews) 45 min – 55 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Salem Hawthorne's Haunts Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on the WalknTours app. Go anytime, the tour never expires and you can take it as many times as you like. 1 purchase works on 2 smartphones. Great deal!

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legacy runs deep in Salem. you will see the spooky locations linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark past and hear the tales of the ghosts that now lurk these parts.

Taking the tour is easy. Get the App, Download the Tour, Go to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem.

This offers spooky narration, theatrically crafted and music infused tour you can take anytime.

Contactless and social distance friendly.

It's recommended to listen on headphones or earbuds. Also you can Listen on a bluetooth speakers or your phone speaker.

What makes this tour special?

-The spooky narrator is one of a kind.

-This is not a fact dumping tour. It's a spooky adventure.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 55 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: WalknTours

Ages: Adults (14–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour
Included: You will hear the tales of Hawthorne's life in Salem, MA
Included: Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking tour on the WalknTours app
Included: Private self guided audio tour of Salem
Included: You will see the House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne's historical haunts and the Salem Witch Museum

Not included

Not included: No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app

Itinerary

Stop 1

3 min

Over the years it has been a favorite spot of celebrities while staying in the witch city including George Bush, Liza Minelli, and Johnny Cash.

And guests have consistently noted ghostly occurrences while staying at the Hawthorne hotel.
Salem Common

3 min

The Salem Common is said to be haunted by the ghost of a band leader. You'll see the band stand and the grounds they walk.
Salem Witch Museum

Passing by

Nathaniel Hawthorne had a strong family link to the Salem Witch Trails. He was related to several accused witches and a Judge. You'll hear about his link and his remorse.
Stop 4

3 min

The headstones you see on the corner are just that, headstones. With nothing but dirt underneath. You'll hear about the ghosts that now haunt the grounds and the church.
Stop 5

Passing by

On April 6th, 1830, Captain White, a wealthy slave trade merchant, was found murdered in this house. And the story became the biggest event since the Witch Trials.
Stop 6

3 min

Once a Funeral home turned speak easy turned liquor store this spot is as haunted as a lobster roll is full of mayo.
The Custom House

Passing by

On April 9, 1846, Hawthorne was sworn in as surveyor of Salem at a salary of $1,200 per year, a decent salary at the time.

The position was so prestigious that his appointment was noted in the New York Tribune saying “the popular writer” has been named surveyor. But thing did not end well.

You'll hear his story here, why the Scarlet Letter was a hit and the ghosts that walk it's halls.
Stop 8

3 min

In the basement of the Mercy tavern, and below the city of Salem runs an underground secret tunnel system that was built by local merchants to smuggle goods to and from the wharf. And you'll hear the stories of the ghosts that now haunt them.
Stop 9

Passing by

Its guests have reported other worldly residents that haunt here including the spirit of a young teenage girl in turn of the century clothing walking the halls.

And the most notable encounter is that of the spirits children that frequent the rooms.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Nathaniel was born in Salem in 1804 and the Witch city had a profound impact on his work. Some say old Nathaniel never left Salem, and still walks its streets. And he is not the only ghost cursed to these grounds.

End point

Nathaniel Hawthorne spent much of his youth in this house. During that time Suzzanne shared the stories of atrocities committed by their shared ancestors during the Salem Witch trials. Deeply influencing his writing.

Using your ticket

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'gable'.

Follow the steps below to take the tour

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select your city as "Salem" and click on the tour "Hawthorne's Haunts"

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code 'gable'

Click apply

The tour is not unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the Tour:

Go to the Hawthorne Statue. Open "Hawthorne's Haunts" and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or call us 617-991-3269 and we will walk you through the set up.