BOSTON TO SALEM by Train: Round Trip Tickets + Walking Tour

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Day Trip, Meet your tour coordinator in Boston At the Train Station.
Sit back relax-- and enjoy the 35 minute train ride to Salem. Your walking tour begins the moment you step off the train! This includes Round trip Train tickets!

Explore the rich history and culture of Salem on a thoughtfully curated day trip from Boston.
Engage with local stories and historical narratives shared by knowledgeable guides who have deep roots in the community. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Salem's past, including the infamous witch trials and prominent maritime history. Enjoy hassle-free logistics with options tailored for both private and group tours, ensuring a memorable and educational experience.

What's Included

We will be taking the MBTA Commuter Rail, which is an air conditioned above ground train .
Restroom on board
no food or drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Meet your guide outside, directly in front of the Starbucks at Boston North Station / TD Garden (135 Causeway St, Boston). Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.

End point
Salem

Your package includes roundtrip MBTA commuter rail fare between Boston and Salem. After the guided tour ends, your time is your own—stay and enjoy Salem's sites for the rest of the day. Return trains to Boston depart roughly every hour until 11:00 PM (subject to MBTA schedules).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

    Photo opportunity

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    Witch Trial memorials and cemetary

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ropes Mansion and Garden

    We will see the exterior of the Ropes Museum and visit the Garden. To enter the house you must buy a house tour with Peabody Essex Museum.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    The Witch House at Salem

    We will stop and see the exterior and take pictures.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    The Custom House

    Operated by The national Parks Dept. You can enter for free.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

    We will walk through essex street and see the town hall. This was featured on Hocus Pocus.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Salem Old Town Hall

    Town Hall - Scene from Hocus Pocus

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    We walk by the warren museum

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Derby Wharf Light Station

    We walk by Derby Wharf

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Old Burying Point Cemetery

    Charter Street Cemetary- oldest in Salem - 2nd oldest in the Country

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Boston To Salem Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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