Superstitions &
Myths Tour
90 minute tour
March 13 & Nov. 13 in 2026
Why is 13 an unlucky number?
Why is it bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Why do we throw salt over our shoulders? We still knock on wood, avoid walking under ladders and cringe if we break a mirror. Learn about the origins of myths and superstitions and their influence on modern society.
Master storyteller Bob Gautreau will lead this fascinating tour through the streets of Salem that will get you contemplating why we do what we do. It might make you less superstitious or even more!
Our walking tours give you a wonderful perspective of our quaint city. We bring you throughout the downtown area as well as the McIntire District and the Seaport area.
• TOURS RUN RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS.
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We do not go inside any buildings.
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Dogs are allowed on our tours, with the exception of the cemetery.
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Access to tour locations is subject to city regulations.
$12 for adults
$8 children 6-12 (under 6 free)
$10 for Seniors (60+), Students, Military, Veterans, Police, Firefighters, Teachers, EMTs, Nurses, and Salem Residents
$27 for adults
$20 children 6-12 (under 6 free)
$24 for Seniors (60+), Students,
Military, Veterans, Police,
Firefighters, Teachers, EMTs, Nurses,
and Salem Residents
TOURS RUN RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS.
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Walk-ins Welcome
Online sales for tours close one hour before the tour starts. But don’t worry — walk-ins are welcome! You can still join the tour by arriving in person just minutes before it begins (subject to availability).