Salem: Night Walking Tour of Murders & True Crime Stories

Summary

Walk Salem’s cobblestone streets after dark hearing true crime tales

You’ll walk Salem’s old streets at night with a local guide, listening to real murder stories and unsolved mysteries where they happened. Expect uneasy laughter, flickering streetlights, and moments that stick with you long after — especially when you pass those places again on your own.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I’d get goosebumps just standing outside a cemetery gate — but that’s exactly what happened on this Salem night-time walking tour. The air was thick and salty, and our guide (her name was Jamie, I think) had this way of lowering her voice right before the really gruesome parts. We started near the Bewitched Statue, which looks almost silly in daylight but gets weirdly eerie at night when everyone’s quiet and you can hear your own shoes on the bricks.

Jamie didn’t sugarcoat anything. She told us about the old murders — like the woman in the 1600s who did something so awful I actually felt a chill, even though it was June. There was this moment where someone tried to ask if the Boston Strangler really came through Salem, and Jamie just nodded slowly and let us sit with it for a second. The stories aren’t for kids (seriously), and she warned us up front about some of the details. I kept catching whiffs of wet grass as we passed by the Old Burying Point gates — you don’t go in after dark, but honestly, just being near those stones under streetlights is enough.

The group was bigger than I expected (maybe 30 people?), but somehow everyone got pulled in. At one point someone’s phone went off with a cartoon ringtone and it broke the tension — even Jamie laughed. We stopped at places I’d walked by earlier without thinking twice; now they feel different to me. There’s something about hearing these true crime stories right where they happened that makes Salem feel smaller and stranger than you expect. I still think about that woman’s story sometimes when it gets quiet at night.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Salem night-time walking tour

• Experience darker side of Salem
• Walk cobblestoned streets
• Visit cemetery gate (no entry)
• Hear spine chilling story outside
• Pass by church with facts
• Hear haunted house stories outside
• Pass Bewitched Statue for photo

Top questions

Is this Salem night walking tour suitable for children?

No, this tour is for ages 13+ only due to mature content. Children younger than 13 will be refused entry.

Do we enter any buildings or cemeteries during the tour?

No, all activities are outdoors. You visit sites like Old Burying Point Cemetery gates but do not enter them after dusk.

How long does the Mysteries & Murders of Salem tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 120 minutes (2 hours).

What happens if it rains during the tour?

The tour runs rain or shine; it is not canceled for weather conditions.

Are pets or service animals allowed on this walking tour?

Yes, dogs and service animals are welcome on the tour.

Is the Salem true crime walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, wheelchairs and scooters are welcome but sidewalks can be uneven or narrow in places.

How many people are on each guided group?

Tours can have up to 40 people per group.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided two-hour walking tour through central Salem with stops at historic sites like the Bewitched Statue and outside Old Burying Point Cemetery gates. You’ll hear true crime tales from your professional guide along cobblestoned streets — rain or shine — with photo opportunities along the way before heading back into town at night.