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Old Salem's Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour

5 Reviews 3.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Winston Salem, USA
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Old Salem Tavern Museum
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Overview

See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our walking tour app. Go Anytime. For a fraction of the price. Explore the eerie side of this historic Moravian settlement, uncovering tales of restless spirits and unexplained phenomena. The app includes a built in EMF reader you can use anytime, included. The tour is all outside. You can go anytime, 24/7/365. It does not enter any buildings :)

What's Included

  • Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires. The tour is all outside.
  • See the haunted sites and hear the tales for a fraction of the price
  • Explore at your own pace. Stop and go as you please.
  • No food or drink.
  • No admission to buildings the tour is all outside.
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800 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

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2424 008
Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

The tour ends at the Single Sisters House, you'll hear the story of why it's called that, who used to live there and the spirits that linger.

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Winston Salem (pass by)

The tour begins at the Salem Tavern Museum where you'll hear about George Washington and the travelers that visited, and the spirits that stuck around.
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Single Brothers House (pass by)

You'll stop outside the Single Brothers house and hear the story who lived here, and about the little red man that huants it today.
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens Administrative Offices

You'll walk through historic old Salem and see the squares, Gods Acre Cemetery, the haunted streets and buildings. And you'll hear their history, the people that lived their, the Moravians and their spirits that linger. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salem Square (pass by)

You'll stop in the center of the Square and hear about the Moravians that founded the town. And the stories of the ghosts that are said to walk here now.
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Salem God's Acre Cemetery (pass by)

This historic cemetery is different than others in how it's organized, the stones, and the spirits that rise.
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Salem College (pass by)

Down Church street you'll find the historic Salem College. Over the centuries many tradgedies occurred here. You'll hear those stories and the possible ghosts that have been seen.
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Single Sisters' House (pass by)

The Single Sisters house once housed the single women of the Moravian community. Later it held students. Many of them still linger.
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  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Salem’s Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour?

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

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Salem’s Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour?
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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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires. The tour is all outside.
  • See the haunted sites and hear the tales for a fraction of the price.
  • Explore at your own pace. Stop and go as you please.
  • App guided haunted history tour of old Salem on our walking tour app.
The following is NOT included:
  • No food or drink.
  • No admission to buildings the tour is all outside.
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires. The tour is all outside.
  • See the haunted sites and hear the tales for a fraction of the price
  • Explore at your own pace. Stop and go as you please.
  • App guided haunted history tour of old Salem on our walking tour app
  • No food or drink.
  • No admission to buildings the tour is all outside.

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  • Service animals allowed
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