Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

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

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Hammond Castle Museum
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
Duration: 135 mins
2. Salem
Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!
Duration: 90 mins
3. East India Square
Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Salem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 25 mins
6. Charter Street Cemetery
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Houdini Way
Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
Duration: 10 mins
9. The Witch House at Salem
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
Duration: 20 mins
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
Duration: 15 mins
11. 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
12. Hamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
Duration: 5 mins
13. Proctor's Ledge Memorial
See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
Duration: 15 mins
14. Boston
Return to your hotel in Boston and get dropped off at your door!
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Surcharges on fuel

Guide

Hammond Castle Admission

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

JANUARY - MARCH BOOKINGS: Hammond Castle has limited availability during the winter months, and we cannot guarantee it will be open prior to your booking this tour. We will confirm as soon as possible after booking, and refer you to another tour if we can not confirm.

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.

Hammond Castle has many narrow staircases, some with only rope banisters. While those with moderate fitness should be okay, most of Hammond Castle is not accessible to anyone who needs assistance on stairs.

Supplied by Boston Hidden Gems

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