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Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

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Salem, USA

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On average, this is booked 11 (1.47) days in advance.

40 to 50 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on our walking tour app. Go to the Ropes Mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem.

1 purchase works on 4 smartphones.

Once you unlock the tour it does not expire and can be taken anytime.

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.
-Go anytime. Go at your own pace
-Great bang for your buck. Get the adventure for a fraction of the price of other tours.

What's Included

  • Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour
  • Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    318 Essex Street
    Salem, MA 01970, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    24 Liberty Street
    Salem, MA 01970, USA

    The tour ends at the Salem witch trial memorial grounds next to the burial ground.

    What To Expect

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    Ropes Mansion and Garden

    We will start in the front and hear the story of the old ghost owner then walk around to the garden and hear the story of the ghost that burned in the mansion and haunts it until today.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Witch House at Salem

    We will stop infront of the Salem Witch house and tell the story of the old owners and the ghosts inside.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Salem Inn

    We will stop by the Salem Inn and hear about it's most famous ghosts
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

    We will stop at the Bewitched statue and hear the story and connection of the TV show Bewitched and Salem.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Salem Old Town Hall (pass by)

    We will walk past Wicked Books, the Old Town hall and hear the stories of the underground tunnels and the ghosts
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    Rockafellas Restaurant

    We will stop by and hear about the Ghost in Blue, one of the most famous ghosts in Salem
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Joshua Ward House

    Here we will hear the story of the strangler and the ghosts that haunt below.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15 Front St (pass by)

    we will stop by and hear the story of Harry Houdini and his history in Salem
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    Old Burying Point Cemetery

    we will stop by the cemetery and hear about it's ghosts
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    We will see the Salem witch trial memorial and hear about the ghosts that lurk near by.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operated by a business

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour 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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    Activity code: C-222222P9

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    229 reviews

    Average 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 229 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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