Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

4.8
(12 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a comfortable ride to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos.
Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown.
After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Guide
Hammond Castle Admission
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Drive to Hammond Castle (~60 min). At Hammond Castle (~75 min), you will enjoy a guided tour, learning about the origin and history behind the Castle. You will then have time to explore the rest of the grounds and take photos

    2 hours 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Salem

    Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Salem Common

    See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Old Burying Point Cemetery

    See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

    Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Witch House at Salem

    Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Ropes Mansion and Garden

    Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Hamilton Hall

    Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Boston

    Return to your hotel in Boston and get dropped off at your door!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.
Supplied by Boston Hidden Gems

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Ghost Tours
Shore Excursions
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Cancellation Policy

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

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