John Ritter’s Stories of the Underground & Downtown Salem Lore Tour
Come tour and experience downtown Salem through interesting stories and lore revealed by local historian, John Ritter.
Next Tour Scheduled for August 19, 2023 at 1pm & 3pm
John Ritter’s Stories of the Underground & Downtown Salem Lore
You’ll be entertained hearing about life in downtown Salem in the 1800s including a thriving underground with vaults, opium dens, tunnels, a disco, and a vibrant Chinese population.
Tour Information
- The tour does not go underground
- $10.00 per person
- 1 hour / 1.5 miles walking (comfortable shoes advised)
- The tour starts outside the Capitol Tower on the corner of State and Liberty

Contact Us
Emily Bradley
Destination Development Manager
EmilyB@travelsalem.com
(503) 581-4325 x129