
A walking tour and photography workshop in one! Experience a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder with a local guide. Along the way, a local photographer will help you get some great images of the beautiful historic sites you visit.
Join professional photographer and experienced tour guide Rebecca for a fascinating exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder. The death of aged sea Captain Joseph White was not just a personal tragedy to the families involved. It was a sign of the times that Salem’s identity as a wealthy and successful seaport was sinking into the horizon. The story of the murder became an international sensation and influenced authors Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
**Bring your DSLR camera or Cell phone with extra batteries for this tour!
Dive deep into the details of a true crime murder mystery.
Get personalized help taking beautiful photos of iconic Salem sites
Gain understanding of a pivotal time in Salem history
Discover how to use new settings on your camera or camera phone to take spectacular photos in Salem.
Witch City Walking Tours is unlike any other tour because guides will give you the truth about what happened. All tours are run by locals, teachers, professionals and historians who are passionate about Salem. Find out all the little ins and outs of this historic, beautiful diverse city. Our guides will take time answering each and every question you may have. A tour with Witch City Walking Tours is not to be missed while visiting Salem!
We are Dog friendly and Handicap accessible!
We do not enter any buildings on this tour, this is an outdoor activity only.
Our Tours run RAIN or SHINE. We do NOT cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear if needed. New England weather can be unpredictable, so wear layers.
***Please note, we may book up to 39 people per tour ***
***Our tours leave on time. We cannot accommodate latecomers, we can try catch you up but please arrive early for your scheduled tour.
Tickets purchased prior to September 17 and after November 11 are refundable with a 24-hour cancellation by email at info@witchcitywalkingtours.com. No exceptions. We do have a strict cancellation policy. However, we do try to accommodate schedule changes if space allows, so if you do have a change request please send us an email.
All ticket sales are final between September 17 and November 11 are non-refundable. No exceptions.
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. Please see the waiver here https://www.witchcitywalkingtours.com/liability-waiver
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Mysteries & Murders of Salem
For those who prefer a slightly *darker* historical perspective of Salem. Your guide brings to life the true crime stories of murder, myth and macabre. (Ages 13+ only.)
Come experience the darker side of Salem with our 1 hour 45 minute Mysteries & Murder tour. We retell the most spine-chilling true crime tales of murder, mystery and macabre that happened in Salem’s past. Why did an insane woman in the early 1600s murder her child? Who was the famous hitman who murdered the slave trader in his sleep? Did the Boston Strangler really make a visit to Salem? These tales and much more will unfold on this whirlwind tour of this mysterious seaside city.

Spirits & Superstitions: a Friday the 13th Tour
This is the only tour in Salem which focuses on Friday the 13th, superstitions and local ghost stories. On this 90-minute tour, learn the secrets behind some of the most mysterious superstitions. Hear ghastly tales of hauntings and the paranormal. Discover for yourself some of the most shocking secrets of Salem’s chilling past. This limited edition tour is only available on Friday the 13th.