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Creepy Salem Ghost Tour with Free Ghost Hunting Gear

Creepy Salem Ghost Tour with Free Ghost Hunting Gear

Overview

Step into the haunted heart of Salem with American Haunted, where the spirits of the witch trials still linger in the shadows. The award-winning ghost tour isn’t just a walk through history—it’s an immersive experience filled with chilling stories, real haunted locations, and hands-on paranormal investigation. Every group receives an EMF detector to help uncover what can’t be seen with the naked eye. Along the way, you’ll visit eerie landmarks like The Witch House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Ropes Mansion, and even the iconic spots featured in Hocus Pocus. The expert guides blend historical truth, local lore, and theatrical storytelling into a spine-tingling journey you won’t forget. Whether you're a history buff, ghost hunter, or just love a good scare, this tour delivers. Don’t just learn about Salem’s past—feel it breathing down your neck. Book now... if you dare.

City: Salem

Mon 01 Sep

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Starting at $13.60

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Mon 01 Sep

Starting at $13.60

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What's Included

EMF Detectors are provided

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Bewitched in Salem

At the corner of Essex and Washington Streets, in the heart of downtown Salem, stands a striking bronze tribute to pop culture’s most iconic witch—Samantha Stephens, played by Elizabeth Montgomery in the 1960s sitcom Bewitched. Cast mid-nose-wiggle, perched on a crescent moon, and framed by a swirl of stars, the statue seems playful at first glance... but in Salem, even sitcoms cast long shadows. Unveiled in 2005, this statue sparked controversy—not because of its charm, but because of its proximity to the site of real executions during the 1692 witch trials. Today, the Bewitched Statue is a photo-op, a conversation starter, and—on moonlit nights, if you believe the rumors—something more. Locals whisper that strange EMF spikes and camera glitches have occurred near it after dark. Coincidence? Maybe. But this is Salem. Coincidence doesn’t live here.

Salem Old Town Hall

Built in 1816, Salem’s Old Town Hall is the city’s oldest municipal building—and one of its most haunted. Actors have reported cold spots, phantom footsteps, and lights that flicker without reason. Some say a former performer never left the stage. Fans of Hocus Pocus will recognize it as the site of Allison’s Halloween party, but long before Hollywood came calling, this square was a hotbed of colonial drama. Paranormal gear tends to go wild here… and so do the stories.

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Established in 1637, Old Burying Point is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States—and easily one of the most haunted. Moss-covered headstones lean like crooked teeth, some bearing names tied directly to the witch trials, including Judge Hathorne, the infamous “Hanging Judge” who condemned the accused without remorse. Visitors often report chills, phantom whispers, and eerie sensations while walking the narrow paths. EMF detectors are known to spike unexpectedly here—especially near the oldest graves. Some say the souls here aren’t angry… just waiting to be heard. Tread lightly. Time may have buried the bodies, but not the stories.

The Witch House at Salem

The black timber looms like a shadow frozen in time—The Witch House, the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the 1692 witch trials. Once the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, who sent dozens to the gallows, this house isn’t just historic—it’s haunted by consequence. Step inside (if you dare), and you’ll find period artifacts, heavy silence, and a creeping feeling that something unseen is watching. Paranormal investigators often say the energy here is dense, like the walls themselves are holding their breath. Guests have reported cold spots, flickers of movement, and sudden waves of dread—especially near the judge’s bedroom. This house didn’t host the trials—but the man who lived here helped shape their horror. And in Salem, guilt doesn’t stay buried.

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Don’t let the pristine white exterior fool you—The Ropes Mansion is one of Salem’s most famously haunted homes. Built in the 1720s and owned by generations of the prominent Ropes family, this Colonial Revival beauty hides a history soaked in sorrow. The most well-known spirit said to linger here is Abigail Ropes, who allegedly died under mysterious and painful circumstances—some say fire, others say poison. Since her passing, guests and passersby have reported flickering lights, moving curtains, and the unmistakable feeling of being watched from the upstairs windows. And horror fans—this one’s for you: the mansion was featured in Hocus Pocus as Allison’s house. But long before Disney’s witches came calling, Salem locals whispered that this house held ghosts of its own.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Tucked beside Old Burying Point Cemetery, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial is a solemn space honoring the 20 souls executed in 1692. Simple granite benches jut out from a low stone wall, each engraved with the name, method of execution, and date of death for the accused. No titles. No explanations. Just truth carved in cold stone. The silence here is heavy. Many visitors report an eerie stillness, sudden emotion, or a chill that doesn’t match the weather. It’s not uncommon for EMF detectors to flash, as if the memorial resonates not just with memory—but presence. This isn’t just a tribute. It’s a reckoning.

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