
A Spooky City Guide to Salem
Tour guide Beth Crowley shares the secrets of Salem’s bewitching past for a haunted Halloween—or scares in any season.
The Custom House, located on Derby Street across from Derby Wharf, is open by tour only. The house is part of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and free tours are run by the National Park Service. The tour lasts 30-40 minutes and is limited to 20 people. Visitors should make a reservation for a tour at the Visitor Center, which is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5pm.