SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS • EST 1626
The truth is scarier than the legends.
For 400 years, Salem has been a place of remarkable history and haunting stories. In 1692, fear and mass hysteria led to the deaths of 20 innocent people accused of witchcraft. In the centuries that followed came gruesome murders, notorious jails, restless spirits, and stories that still linger along Salem’s historic streets. Join us as we uncover the people, places, and events that shaped this infamous coastal city and separate history from legend, because in Salem, the truth is scarier than the legends.
30+
YEARS OF RESEARCH
Tour content built from court records, firsthand accounts, and 17th-century documents. Not folklore passed down over the years.
20
NAMES WE NEVER SKIP
Nineteen hanged, one pressed beneath stones. We honor their memory by sharing their stories.
2 hrs
ON FOOT. WHERE IT HAPPENED
A walk through the streets of Salem as you visit historic houses, memorials, and one of the oldest burying grounds in the country.
CHOOSE YOUR WALK
Two ways to meet Salem's past
One follows the history of Salem and the Witch Trials. The other waits until dark, when the city’s stranger stories come out. Both are led by a guide who lives here and knows the city’s history and dark stories.
1692 Salem | Historical Tour
Walk the path of fear and superstition that sparked America’s most infamous witch hunt. You’ll hear what likely set it off, learn about the girls at the center of it, the people they accused, and stand at the memorial to the those who paid with their lives. Families welcome.
$35 adults • $10 kids 10 and under
1692 Bloodbath Adult Ghost Tour
When the sun drops, Salem tells its darker stories – gruesome murders, restless spirits, a cemetery haunted by a witch trial victim, and the old haunted jail where time seemed to stop. Real history and eerie legends. Built for adults who want the unfiltered version of Salem’s dark past.
$35 per person
THE 1692 SALEM COLLECTION
Wear the legends
Wear a little piece of the Witch City wherever you go. Our Salem-inspired shirts and hoodies embrace the darker side of the city, with designs inspired by witches, legends, and the haunting atmosphere that has made Salem unlike anywhere else. Printed on high-quality, comfortable material, they’re perfect for wandering Salem’s historic streets or carrying a little Salem magic home with you.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
LOCALLY OWNED
FAMILY OWNED
LICENSED GUIDES
FACT OVER FOLKLOR
HISTORICALLY ACCURAT
1692 Salem | Historical Tour
A Salem Native Dedicated to Getting the Story Right
Jeff grew up on these streets and has spent more than thirty years reading everything he can find about Salem’s history. Court transcripts, confessions, the petitions people signed to save their neighbors. He is also a descendant on both sides of the trials, with those accused and their accusers.
That personal connection inspired Jeff to create the 1692 Salem Tour. Together with his sister, Lori, he set out to create one of the most historically accurate and research-driven walking tours in Salem. One that moves beyond the myths and legends to honor the real people whose lives were forever changed by the Salem Witch Trials.
That’s why this tour feels different. It isn’t a script. It’s one person trying to get the story right, out of respect for the people it happened to.
1692 Bloodbath Ghost Tour
Your Guide Into Salem’s Haunted Past
Leading your journey into Salem’s haunted past is Rev. Peter Darkmoor, an ordained NeoPagan Wizard, seasoned paranormal investigator, and one of the city’s most captivating storytellers. With his deep knowledge of Salem’s history, his skill in uncovering lingering spirits, and a flair for the mysterious, Peter transforms every step of the tour into an unforgettable encounter with the city’s darker history and legends.
Why visitors rate us 5.0 stars
306 Google reviews • the top-rated history tour in Salem
“This tour was AMAZING. The tour guide continue to study and update tour information. He focused on the story of the Witch Trials, not witchcraft, reminding us to not allow history to be repeated. Be ready for a full two hour tour, with very detailed information.”
– Holly W. Google Review
“This dude knows way more about the Salem witch trials than anyone else we encountered in Salem. Extremely knowledgeable, passionate, professional. loves what he does, seeks the truth & gives the theories & speculations but sticks to facts known & can recite the court documents by memory. Very cool man & has historical ties to those involved in the ridiculous history of the salem trials. Very cool tour. i was very impressed.”
– Heather R. Google Review
“Had an awsome time on the 18+ tour last night with the Reverend! Thanks for the spooky walk and awsome salem stories. This tour made my wife’s 40th very special!”
– Brendon T. Google Review
BEFORE YUO COME
Questions we hear a lot
Both tours run about two hours at an easy pace. your guide keeps to a comfortable route and looks for shady spots and places to sit and rest along the way. It’s a walk through the historic downtown, not a hike.
Yes. The 1692 Salem Historical Tour is family-friendly and a favorite for school field trips. It’s honest about a heavy subject but told without gore or cheap scares. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for kids ten and under. The Bloodbath Ghost Tour, by contrast, is for ages 18 and older.
The Historical Tour is the true, documented story of the witch trials and Salem’s history. The people, the places, and what really happened in 1692. The Bloodbath Adult Ghost Tour runs after dark and leans into Salem’s hauntings, murders, and eerier legends for an adults-only crowd.
Tours depart from downtown Salem a 272 Essex Street; September and October fill fast and often sell our. Booking online ahead of time is the safest way to get the date you want. During off seasons you can also purchase tickets inside Botanica of Salem shop.
We do. The tour is designed to meet educational standards and works beautifully for student groups, with discounts available. Email 1692BeforeAndAfter@Gmail.com and we’ll help you plan a date.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
334 years later, the story still matters
Pick your tour, choose a date, and walk the real Salem with someone who’s spent a lifetime getting it right. September and October sell out early.