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A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem

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Salem, USA

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Overview

Have you ever been curious about the spirit world? Or are you a ghost denier? This 90 minute tour may change your mind! This tour dives into Salem’s paranormal activity using professional ghost-hunting equipment. We visit some of the most haunted locations in Salem on a journey to connect with the spiritual world. Our experts guides will instruct and offer techniques to seek out the spirits who haven’t departed yet from Salem. You may catch a glimpse of a ghost peering through the windows at you. You may hear voices. Or you may catch an anomaly with a photo/video on your cell phone with something quite peculiar or unexplainable. Come take a tour in search of the spirits of Salem!.

***We cannot guarantee ghost sightings unusual phenomena or paranormal activity of any kind. Results may vary.

***We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment. It will be returned upon receipt of equipment return**

What's Included

  • Use of various ghost hunting equipment and techniques
  • Licensed Guide for the duration of the tour
  • Gratuity not included
  • Unreturned Equipment fee is $200 per item not returned.
  • Bring your own smartphone to capture photos or paranormal annomolies!
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Meeting Location

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32 Derby Square
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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51 Charter Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

We end at the Charter Street Cemetery.

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Salem Old Town Hall

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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Salem Jail Lot

We will visit the Old Salem Jail location from the Salem Witch Trials where more than 25+ people passed away from unsanitary conditions.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Howard Street Cemetery

Your guide and your group will use spirit boxes, flashlights, laser light grids to track ghosts and anomalies. We do not enter the cemetery after dark.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem

Your guide will walk you near the Saint Peter’s Church with the headstones in the front.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Burying Point

Ghost Hunting at the edge of the Cemetery. No entrance into the cemetery after dark.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Dog friendly!
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.
  • By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Ghost Hunting Tour Specters and Apparitions in Salem?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Use of various ghost hunting equipment and techniques
  • Licensed Guide for the duration of the tour
  • Gratuity not included
  • Unreturned Equipment fee is $200 per item not returned.
  • Bring your own smartphone to capture photos or paranormal annomolies!

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
  • Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
  • Dog friendly!
  • Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome, however, be aware that salem has brick sidewalks, uneven surfaces and narrow areas. Visitors assume all responsibility with wheelchairs and wCWt will not be held liable.
  • By choosing to purchase a ticket, you and your ticketed guests will be agreeing to our liability waiver which includes a release of liability on our tours as well as a photo release.
  • We do not enter any buildings or cemeteries on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
  • Tour group size may be up to 39 guests per group
  • There are no public restrooms on the tour route. Please plan accordingly.
  • We required to hold one driver's license or state issued ID per group in order to use ghost hunting equipment.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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