Salem Photography and True Crime Walking Tour

A walking tour and photography workshop in one!
Experience a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder with a local guide. Along the way, a local photographer will help you get some great images of the beautiful historic sites you visit.

Join our professional photographer and experienced tour guide Rebecca for a fascinating exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder. The death of aged sea Captain Joseph White was not just a personal tragedy to the families involved. It was a sign of the times that Salem’s identity as a wealthy and successful seaport was sinking into the horizon. The story of the murder became an international sensation and influenced authors Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

**Bring your DSLR camera or Cell phone with extra batteries for this tour!

Dive deep into the details of a true crime murder mystery. Take a walk with us!

Meeting Point

32 Derby Square

32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Group will meet at the Old Town Hall on the side that has three sets of stairs and three green doors

What's included:

• Professional Licensed Guide
• Photography Lesson

Not included:

• Gratuity not included
• Bring your own DSLR camera or smartphone to capture amazing photos!

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 30 minutes and 2 hours

Salem Old Town Hall

32 Derby Sq, Salem, 01970-3704, Massachusetts

Join award-winning photographer Chris Padgett and experienced tour guide Rebecca Johnson for a fascinating exploration of Salem’s most notorious murder. The death of aged sea Captain Joseph White was not just a personal tragedy to the families involved. It was a sign of the times that Salem’s identity as a wealthy and successful seaport was sinking into the horizon. The story of the murder became an international sensation and influenced authors Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Dive deep into the details of a true crime murder mystery

Get personalized help taking beautiful photos of iconic Salem sites

Gain understanding of a pivotal time in Salem history

Discover how to use new settings on your camera or camera phone

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Salem Jail Lot

161 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

We will journey back in time to the Old Salem Jail. This is an outdoor activity only.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Howard Street Cemetery

29 Howard St, Salem, 01970-3812, Massachusetts

This is an outdoor activity only.

10 minutes

Peabody Essex Museum

161 Essex St, Yin Yu Tang House, Salem, 01970, Massachusetts

Your guide(s) will discuss the importance of the PEM. We do not go inside the museum.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gardner Pingree House

128 Essex St, Salem, 01970-3701, Massachusetts

We will dive deep into the Murder of Joesph White at the location of this location. This is an outside activity and we do not enter the Gardner Pingree house.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Salem Common

Washington Sq, Salem, 01970, Massachusetts

We visit the Salem Common.

15 minutes