Spirits, Sinners & Scandals Tour

Salem’s spookiest adults-only haunted walking tour takes you on a late-night, 1.25-hour journey into the city’s darkest and most disturbing history. This immersive experience explores Salem’s sinister past through shocking true stories of deception, greed, torture, murder, curses, and the supernatural, while visiting some of the city’s most notoriously haunted locations with documented ghost sightings and unexplained paranormal activity. You’ll learn about Harry Houdini’s silver handcuffs and séances, multiple suicides and grisly murders, brutal living conditions for Massachusetts’ most dangerous criminals, and the chilling legacy of Salem’s own sadistic sheriff known as “The Strangler.” The tour passes 400-year-old cemeteries, uninhabited haunted homes, and two of the most haunted hotels in America, bringing Salem’s most terrifying moments vividly to life. Led by passionate local historians, teachers, and professionals, Witch City Walking Tours delivers the truth about Salem’s past—including the events of 1692—while offering an engaging, informative experience with time for questions. Adults only (18+), this tour contains mature content, including graphic descriptions of violence and sexual assault, and is an unforgettable experience not to be missed while visiting Salem.