• The Custom House - At the Custom House, visitors will delve into Salem’s significant role in early American maritime trade during its Golden Age, when bold merchants and privateers turned the port into one of the nation’s wealthiest. The discussion will also cover Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tenure here, his link to the ship Friendship, and how Salem’s lively harbor inspired stories of pirates, smugglers, and sea adventures.
• Salem Witch Trials Memorial - At the Witch Trials Memorial, the tour will pay tribute to the 20 innocent lives lost in 1692, with a particular emphasis on Bridget Bishop, the first to be accused and executed. Her memorial bench serves as a poignant reminder of fear-driven injustice, and many visitors report a peculiar stillness or energy near her name.
• The Burying Point - Discover the second oldest cemetery in the U.S., where Salem Witch Trials judges and accusers—such as Judge John Hathorne, the notorious “Hanging Judge”—are interred. Although Bridget Bishop, the first executed, is buried elsewhere, her spirit is said to haunt these grounds, often appearing as a woman in red near the graves of her condemners.
• The Salem Museum - Explore Old Town Hall, Salem’s oldest surviving municipal building and a symbol of its Golden Age of maritime prosperity, funded by affluent traders like Elias Hasket Derby. Now renowned for its appearance in Hocus Pocus, the hall is also noted for ghostly sightings and unexplained phenomena, merging Hollywood magic with genuine haunted history.
• 43 Church St - Turner’s Seafood is located inside the historic Lyceum Hall, but the orchard once owned by Bridget Bishop—where many believe her spirit lingers—is just outside the building. This outdoor area is known for unusual occurrences like flickering lights and unexplained cold spots, enhancing the restaurant’s reputation as one of Salem’s most haunted locations.
• Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall - Salem - The tour concludes upstairs at Turner’s in the haunted ballroom, where guests will enjoy an exclusive buffet featuring New England’s freshest seafood. Surrounded by rich history and ghostly tales, savor award-winning clam chowder, baked haddock, chicken alfredo, and more in this atmospheric setting.

• In-depth Salem history meets ghostly tales on a captivating walking tour through the city’s past.
• Explore Salem’s historic downtown and waterfront discovering stories of Derby Square.
• Discover haunted Lyceum Hall and the chilling story of Bridget Bishop on this historic Salem tour.
• Professional experienced licensed tour guide by a Salem local.
• Dinner

• Auto transportation

This exclusive tour in Salem uniquely combines a historical walking tour with a guaranteed dining experience at Turner’s Seafood, the city’s top-rated and most haunted restaurant, situated within the iconic Lyceum Hall.

Begin with a stroll along the stunning Derby Wharf to delve into Salem’s prosperous era as a global seaport, discover stories of maritime legends, and visit significant landmarks such as the Custom House and Witch Trials Memorial, where the spirit of Bridget Bishop endures.

Conclude your adventure in the haunted upstairs ballroom at Turner’s, constructed on the former site of Bishop’s orchard, now renowned for mysterious hauntings. Enjoy a private seafood buffet featuring Turner’s award-winning clam chowder, baked haddock, chicken alfredo, seasonal vegetables, salad, and rolls—drinks available for purchase—all while being captivated by ghost stories.

No other tour in Salem provides this captivating mix of history, hauntings, and dining within one of the city’s most iconic and atmospheric venues. Only 9 tours available this season!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.