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United States Massachusetts (MA) Salem Things to Do in Salem Sinister Stories of Salem
Sinister Stories of Salem: Address, Phone Number, Sinister Stories of Salem Reviews: 5/5
Sinister Stories of Salem #9 of 32 Tours in Salem
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190 Essex St, The Coven’s Cottage, Salem, MA 01970-3705
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Salem History 2-Hour Walking Tour
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Overview Sinister Stories of Salem, Massachusetts provides day and night time tours. We have either a historical daytime… More
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Travelers’ Top Experiences to Book Ahead Salem History 2-Hour Walking Tour
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Salem Christmas Krampus Tour for Adults
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Join a local guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts. Hear about the city's history as you visit landmarks such as the London Coffee House, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Burying... read more
Before Santa and sugarplum fairies arrived on the scene, Yuletide was a lot less sweet. With the horned creature Krampus as your guide, take a delightfully wicked, candlelit romp through downtown Salem as you... read more
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Reviewed 5 days ago
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Very informative and interesting. Review of: 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour LeeAnn5
Visiting Salem had long been on our list, visit moved up to the top when we discovered a family connection to a witch trial victim. Kenneth paid special attention to our family member which was much appreciated. Kenneth has a wealth of knowledge and presented... More
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Ask LeeAnn5 about 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour Thank LeeAnn5 This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Reviewed 5 days ago
Entertaining and very knowledgeable Review of: 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour Jim M
Ken's tour was everything that we had hoped for. He was enthusiastic, chock-full of information about anything and everything related to Salem (did you know that the name of the city is derived from the word Jerusalem?) He covered the witch trials very thoroughly, but... More
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Ask Jim M about 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour Thank Jim M This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Ken’s walking tour of Salem Review of: 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour Rebecca L
Myself and my husband visited Salem today (2nd April), we are staying in Boston but wanted to visit the city during our stay. I came across the 2 hour walking tour on TripAdvisor. This review and other reviews do not lie, Ken was a great... More
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Reviewed January 10, 2018
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What an enjoyable tour... Review of: 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour o2bcre8ive
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Took my mom to Salem and booked this tour on Trip Advisor. Kenneth was certainly tough, not in a critical sense, but because he was recuperating from an injury - - and hosted the more than two hour tour without complaint. We learned so much... More
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Reviewed January 2, 2018
KRAMPUS ! Review of: Salem Christmas Krampus Tour for Adults Paula C
We became aware of Krampus 4 yrs ago. I was given the Tour for my Bday. 4 of us met up with 4 other young people who were a fantastic addition to the Tour. Friendly and fun-loving and we had a great time. Krampus (Ken)... More
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Reviewed December 9, 2017
Great fun on a cold winter night Review of: Salem Christmas Krampus Tour for Adults 694richh
Ken as Krampus was absolutely fun -- great stories shared. I loved the graveyard and the story of the little boy named Thomas. The hair on the back of my neck stood straight up -- and certainly felt something "spiritual". I had the feeling at... More
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Reviewed December 9, 2017
Krampus Tour Review of: Salem Christmas Krampus Tour for Adults Jessica C
Absolutely Best Tour Ever!! And during the first snow of the season!! Our Tour Guide Kenneth was soo fun!! Very informative and his Character portrayal was spot on!! For this being my first time in Salem I was definitely impressed!! I will be making the... More
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Ask Jessica C about Salem Christmas Krampus Tour for Adults Thank Jessica C This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Reviewed October 30, 2017
Left half way through the tour Review of: 2-Hour Salem History Walking Tour Tim R
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My Mom and Aunt were in town visiting during Halloween weekend and we came to Salem to indulge in the festivities. We choose the this tour because it was wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately the regular tour guide wasn’t in because of a family emergency and we... More
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Reviewed October 18, 2017
Amazing time with Ken! Review of: Two Hour Sinister Stories of Salem Walking Tour donnamaietta
Went on the Sinister Stories Walking Tour with Ken. It was the most amazing tour that my husband and I went on. I would highly recommend this tour and forget all others. Ken makes the history of Salem come alive in a very real way... More
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Reviewed October 17, 2017
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Excellent tour We brought a group of 25 teenagers, half American and half French, to Salem and took the tour with Ken. He did an amazing job keeping all the kids interested and attentive. Highly recommended.
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Are the walking tours dog friendly? October 2, 2017 | Answer Erica R
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Response from KennethDykeGlover | Property representative | Yes. The walking tours are dog and dog owner friendly. Kenneth
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How should we be dressed for the tour? Disclosure: ( I am asking this question as the owner/tour guide for the benefit of you my guests.) October 18, 2015 | KennethDyke…
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Response from KennethDykeGlover | Property representative | This is October in New England and even the Devil feels a draft. At night we experience a sharp drop in temperature. I my self wear a tee shirt, dress shirt, heavy vest and coat along with a fur felt Lancaster Amish/Quaker... More
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There is a Hurricane coming will you still have a tour during rough weather? October 2, 2015 | KennethDyke…
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Response from KennethDykeGlover | Property representative | The level of severity of weather warrant different responses. Umbrellas often don't work well but a disposable plastic poncho and warm layers and hat and gloves will keep you feeling amazing. Safety is my priority. If the... More
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