HP Lovecraft and the Salem Connection Walking Tour

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1 Hours 30 Minutes

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Overview

HP Lovecraft was a writer who delved in the genres of science fiction, fantasy and horror. He specialized in the weird that captured the imagination of many of his fans.
He loved Providence, RI but one of his other favorite cities was Salem, MA that many believe to be the famed Arkham in his books.
He came to Salem several times and used the homes, buildings and the 1692 witchcraft trials as inspiration for some of his tales of the fantastic.
Join us for our special Lovecraft History Tour. You’ll learn about the man and how Salem influenced many of his writings and how he references Salem in his books.
You’ll visit several locations throughout the city including the Crowninshield-Bentley House, Witch House, Old Train Station location and more.

What's Included

Learn the strange tale that Lovecraft spins about the Witch House
Visit sites that inspired HP Lovecraft to write many of his stories.
Local, professional and certified guide
Hear where the writer visited and stayed
Get advice from the guide at the end of the tour about what Lovecraft books to read.
Go to the cemetery and learn what inspired his story, "The Unnamed."

Tips

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.

Start time

07:00 PM

End Point

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Returns to downtown area. Guide can direct you to where you want to go.

Ticket redemption point

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What To Expect

Witch House

Guide will explain the connection of the Witch House to one of HP Lovecraft's stories.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft's stories.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Derby House

Guide will discuss the connection between the cemetery and HP Lovercraft's stories.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the Crowninshield Bentley home that inspired Lovecraft to write "The Thing on the Doorstep."

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riley Plaza

Stop and view Riley Plaza where the great Victorian Train Station was located that Lovecraft loved. The guide will show you a picture and discuss how he wrote about the train station.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The guide will do his introduction at the start of the tour discussing Lovecraft's books, his love of Salem, creation of Cthulhu and more

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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
Our public walking tours can pose challenges for participants with mobility and accessibility concerns. Tours are 90 minutes long and about one mile in length. Each participant must be able to complete the one-mile tour within 90 minutes, providing for frequent stops to view sites and for information from the tour guide. As Salem is a historical city, there are narrow and uneven sidewalks, bricks, cobblestones, and stairs. During events and festivals (and particularly October), with crowds and street vendors, the streets can become difficult to navigate.

Operated by Salem Historical Tours, LLC

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 40866P31