Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston Discount Tickets

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Overview

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!

Pickup Information

Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. East India Square
Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Salem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 25 mins
4. The Burying Point
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Houdini Way
Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
Duration: 10 mins
7. The Witch House at Salem
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
Duration: 20 mins
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
Duration: 15 mins
9. Chestnut Street District
Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
Duration: 15 mins
10. Hamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
Duration: 5 mins
11. Proctor's Ledge Memorial
See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 15 mins
12. Boston Public Market
60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston 50 min - drive back to Boston
Duration: 110 mins
13. The Paul Revere House
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
Duration: 20 mins
14. Paul Revere Mall
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!
Duration: 10 mins
15. Old North Church & Historic Site
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
Duration: 15 mins
16. Freedom Trail
Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.
Duration: 30 mins
17. Boston Common
See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Surcharges on fuel

Parking fees

Exclusion

Lunch

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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 - 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.

Supplied by Boston Hidden Gems

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