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Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem in English
  • Activity duration is 55 minutes55m
    55m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$5.00 x 1 Adult$5.00

Total
Price is $5.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    You will hear the tales of Hawthorne's life in Salem, MA
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking tour on the WalknTours app
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private self guided audio tour of Salem
  • What's includedWhat's included
    You will see the House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne's historical haunts and the Salem Witch Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hawthorne Hotel
  • 3m
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
  • 3m
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 (Pass 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.
St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church
  • 3m
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.
Historic Gardner-Pingree House (Pass 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.
Bung Hole Liquor Store Salem mass
  • 3m
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 (Pass 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.
Mercy Tavern
  • 3m
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.
Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast (Pass 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Hawthorne Hotel
    • 18 Washington Square West
    • 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nathaniel Hawthorne's Birthplace
    • 27 Hardy Street
    • 01970, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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