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Self Guided Audio Tour ‘Hawthorne’s Haunts’ Haunted Walking Tour Salem
- Duration45 min
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Audio Guides
Overview
This is a Smartphone Guided ghost tour on the WalknTours app. Go anytime, the tour never expires and you can take it as many times as you like. 1 purchase works on 2 smartphones. Great deal!
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legacy runs deep in Salem. you will see the spooky locations linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s dark past and hear the tales of the ghosts that now lurk these parts.
Taking the tour is easy. Get the App, Download the Tour, Go to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there you are guided turn by turn along the spooky streets of Salem.
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.
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What's included
Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour
You will hear the tales of Hawthorne's life in Salem, MA
Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking tour on the WalknTours app
Private self guided audio tour of Salem
You will see the House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne's historical haunts and the Salem Witch Museum
What's Not included
No in person guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour on the WalknTours app
Itinerary
Over the years it has been a favorite spot of celebrities while staying in the witch city including George Bush, Liza Minelli, and Johnny Cash. nnAnd guests have consistently noted ghostly occurrences while staying at the Hawthorne hotel.
The Salem Common is said to be haunted by the ghost of a band leader. You'll see the band stand and the grounds they walk.
Nathaniel Hawthorne had a strong family link to the Salem Witch Trails. He was related to several accused witches and a Judge. You'll hear about his link and his remorse.
The headstones you see on the corner are just that, headstones. With nothing but dirt underneath. You'll hear about the ghosts that now haunt the grounds and the church.
On April 6th, 1830, Captain White, a wealthy slave trade merchant, was found murdered in this house. And the story became the biggest event since the Witch Trials.
Once a Funeral home turned speak easy turned liquor store this spot is as haunted as a lobster roll is full of mayo.
On April 9, 1846, Hawthorne was sworn in as surveyor of Salem at a salary of $1,200 per year, a decent salary at the time. nnThe position was so prestigious that his appointment was noted in the New York Tribune saying u201cthe popular writeru201d has been named surveyor. But thing did not end well. nnYou'll hear his story here, why the Scarlet Letter was a hit and the ghosts that walk it's halls.
In the basement of the Mercy tavern, and below the city of Salem runs an underground secret tunnel system that was built by local merchants to smuggle goods to and from the wharf. And you'll hear the stories of the ghosts that now haunt them.
Its guests have reported other worldly residents that haunt here including the spirit of a young teenage girl in turn of the century clothing walking the halls. nnAnd the most notable encounter is that of the spirits children that frequent the rooms.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.