
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
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4.8/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem worth booking?
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem is a 0.8-hour experience in Salem, United States, from $5 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $5 per person
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 legac
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About this experience
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.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Salem
Excellent tour for the price. Would not have known where to go if we didn’t use it. The narrator had a great voice for the story. Very informative as well.
via Tripadvisor
Self guided tour fun knowledgeable tour.
A fun and easy way to see Salem, travel at your own pace, stop and explore sites along the way, then pick up your tour again. Fun way to spend an afternoon.
via Viator
Pleasant
Being able to learn but on my own time without a tour crowd. Could pause and absorb before moving on.
via Viator
We enjoyed the self paced tour
We enjoyed hearing the history and ghost tales to go along with the sights we saw. We sidetracked to go through the Salem Witch Museum before picking up again.
via Viator
Awesome experience
Steven was an excellent guide. Not just stories and lore, but theatrical too. We even caught some paranormal events on film.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salem.
How much does Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem cost?
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Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Salem usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Salem is not rushed.
Is Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Salem, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Salem can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Salem and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Salem within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Salem?
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Salem runs witch trial history tours, ghost and cemetery walks, museum entries and harbour trips, with October turning the whole town into a month-long event. On Outty we rank every Salem experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour, Satanic Salem Walking Tour, Salem Voodoo, Vampires, and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Salem?
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September to October for atmosphere, May to June for smaller crowds. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Salem?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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