Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem
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2 hours
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“Ghosts of Christmas Past”: a Haunted Holiday Stroll
Uncover Salem’s fascinating and ghostly holiday history, from strict Puritan bans on Christmas making it illegal even to celebrate, to Victorian Holiday ghost stories originally told around the fireside. With warm Yuletide cheer, we examine ancient customs of Yule and other Pagan winter solstice traditions of Krampus, Frau Perchten “the Christmas Witch”, and Mary Lwyd!
Spend your holiday season with us for a storytelling experience you’ll never forget.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
What To Expect
Salem Old Town Hall
Meeting point for the start of the tour
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
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Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem
What‘s Included
Professional Licensed Guide
We will be serving Hot Apple Cider.
Gratuities are not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rachel was so sweet and...
Brandi C,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rachel was so sweet and so informative. Loved the walk and seeing all of the things I would have otherwise not known to look for.
A Perfect After-Dinner Walking Holiday Tour
Getaway539252,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last night’s Ghost of Christmas Past tour was such a great experience. Our guide, Rachel, is a historian and brought the stories to life in a way that was both informative and entertaining. We felt genuinely lucky to spend an hour and a half learning from her and asking questions. The apple cider was a cozy bonus, and the walking portion was just the right length; easy and enjoyable after dinner. Well worth it and a really fun way to experience the season.
Great Christmas ghost walk!
Tiffany A,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience filled with tales about Salem’s history, including Christmas history and some ghosts tales. We really appreciated the hand warmers and hot apple cider! It was a cold night!! Thanks to Tish for making it fun!!
The guide was a lot of...
Monica F,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was a lot of fun. She knew so much. Made it a great experience for me. Felt very comfortable.
Ghost Salem tour with Samantha
X5145WYdesireeg,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Samantha was amazing! Her vibe is awesome, and she is very knowledgeable, I’ve studied Salem for years and because of Samantha I learnt a lot more than what I knew. We also did the haunted mystery tour and that was off the top amazing, We love Samantha and hope to visit Salem again and have her as our guide. She inspired me to become a historian where I live. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Engaging, personal, and informative all while being fun! You get it all!
M3923XDrachelf,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing and perfect for the holiday season. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out what kind of tour we wanted to do, given we were in Salem around Christmas. The Ghosts of Christmas Past tour was perfect and our tour guide was phenomenal. He went by “Little Dicky” (after Charles Dickens) and had a wealth of knowledge and expertise of the town and all of it’s fascinating history. The tour was spooky, it was festive, and we learned so much! Our guide approached the tour conversationally instead of as though he was reading from a script, which was an excellent approach and made the entire journey more fun and engaging! More tour guides like him please!
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