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A historic building complex with a red barn, a brick building, and a stone wall. 1
A historical sign for Hamilton Hall, designed by Samuel McIntire, dating back to 1805, and named in honor of Alexander Hamilton. 2
A Salem Maritime National Historic Site sign with a cannon in the foreground. 3
A dark gray house with a sign reading "Witch House" in front. 4
A white colonial-style house with black shutters, a white picket fence, and a red flag. 5
By Boston Hidden Gems

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €878 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Enjoy a private pickup and ride to historic Salem with your guide. Walk the streets where hysteria once ruled, and learn about the Puritan past that shaped daily life in early New England. Uncover the tragic history of the witch trials during a visit to the moving Witch Trials Memorial.

    Discover Salem's prosperity during the “Old China Trade,” when ships sailed to Asia and returned with exotic goods like silk and porcelain, making it one of the wealthiest towns in the early United States and home to the country's first millionaire. See how this era shaped the city beyond the witch trials with a visit to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

    You'll have 1.5 hours of free time to grab lunch and browse for souvenirs, from classic mementos to mystical finds like tarot decks and potion ingredients. Afterwards, we'll continue exploring Salem's landmarks before your private ride returns you to Boston.

Activity location

  • Salem
    • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Salem
    • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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Standard Pickup

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€877.71 x 1 Adult€877.71
Total
Price is €877.71
Until Mon, 24 Aug

Cruiseport Pickup

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€929.94 x 1 Adult€929.94
Total
Price is €929.94
Until Mon, 24 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Peabody Essex Museum OR Real Pirates Museum
  • Inclusions
    Witch House Entry Tickets
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
    • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
    • Pets are not allowed. Service animals trained to assist with specific tasks are allowed.
    • Comfortable walking for 3 hours.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Salem

  • 45m
Drive to Salem from Boston

East India Square

  • 15m
Get situated, use the bathroom, and get your first glimpse of Salem!

Salem Common

  • 20m
At the Salem Common, stop by the Roger Conant Statue and learn about early settlers.

Salem Witch Museum (Pass by)

Across the street, view the Salem Witch Museum as the Salem Witch Trials are introduced.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

  • 15m
See Salem's historic maritime district, home to America's first millionaire. Learn about the gilded age of Salem's trade.

Derby Wharf

  • 15m
Stand on the historic Derby Wharf while looking out at the picturesque Salem harbour. Learn how Salem became the richest town in the country by being a key player in a global trade empire.

The Custom House (Pass by)

See the beautiful Custom House overlooking Derby Wharf with a carved eagle looking out into the Salem Harbour. Optional self-guided tour of the Custom House on days it is open.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

  • 40m
Hear the true storey of the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about who the victims were, why and how they ended up there, and more.

Old Burying Point Cemetery

  • 15m
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, where some of its earliest settlers are buried.

Real Pirates Salem

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour goes inside either the Real Pirates Museum OR the Peabody Essex Museum, based on each museum's open hours. On days when both museums are open, the guests decide which museum to visit.

Peabody Essex Museum (Pass by)

The tour goes inside either the Peabody Essex Museum OR the Real Pirates Museum, based on each museum's open hours. On days when both museums are open, the guests decide which museum to visit.

Salem

  • 1h 30m
Break for lunch and souvenir shopping.

Houdini Way

  • 10m
Learn about Harry Houdini's famous escape from the town jail.

Salem Old Town Hall

  • 5m
Old Town Hall is a beautiful federal style building built in 1816, located in the historic heart of city centre Salem. The two-story brick building features Palladian windows, carved wood details, antique chandeliers, decorative columns, hardwood floors.

Rockafellas

  • 5m
Learn about Salem's most famous ghost, the Blue Lady.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

  • 10m
Learn how a fire at a television studio helped put Salem on the map!

Witch House

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
Go inside the Witch House, built in 1642. Judge Corwin of the Witch Trials once lived in this very home. Learn all about the Corwin Curse!

Ropes Mansion and Garden

  • 15m
See the historic, 1700s-era mansion used in the filming of Hocus Pocus. Learn about the famous ghosts who haunt the building.

Chestnut Street

  • 30m
Hop back into the car. Drive on Salem's prestigious mansion-lined Chestnut Street. Learn stories of the wealthy mansions lining the street, built from the prosperous "Old China" trade.

Hamilton Hall

  • 5m
Stop by "America's First Red Carpet," at this dance hall named for the founding father.

Proctor's Ledge Memorial

  • 10m
See where the hangings during the Witch Trials actually took place.

Boston

  • 1h
Ride in comfort back to Boston and get dropped off at your hotel!

Location

Activity location

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    Salem
    • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Salem
    • Salem, Massachusetts, United States

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