Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston

5.0
(20 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. See the Witch Trails Memorial and learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the many ghosts of Salem and see historical sites from the 17th century. See the Witch House, the only house still standing that is directly connected to the Witch Trials. Learn about how Salem became one of the richest cities in America through its trade with the Far East.
Break for lunch in a local Boston market.
Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through of Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.
Our tour guides are fully licensed by Salem!

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Salem Common

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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Burying Point

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Houdini Way

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The Witch House at Salem

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    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
  • 9

    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
  • 10

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 11

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston 50 min - drive back to Boston

    1 hour 50 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    The Paul Revere House

    See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Old North Church & Historic Site

    See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Freedom Trail

    Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Boston Common

    See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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