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Witches & Riches: Small Group Full-Day Tour of Salem from Boston

Boston, USAby Boston Hidden Gems

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 9 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Exclusively available during the Halloween season! Discover the spooky, historic city of Salem on this full-day tour from Boston, where the infamous witch trials of 1692 left a profound legacy. Begin with a pickup at your hotel before exploring Salem's haunting landmarks including the Witch Trials Memorial and the Witch House, the residence of a judge from the trials. Experience the prosperity of Salem during the Old China Trade, and enjoy 1.5 hours of free time for lunch and shopping at local eateries and unique shops. Your journey back to Boston is just as comfortable, making it convenient and enriching for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. - Full-day semiprivate tour with pickup from Boston - Visit key sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and the Witch House - 1.5 hours of free time for lunch and shopping in Salem - Comfortable transportation in a van with a small group size of 1 to 9

What's included

  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Witch House
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Salem

    50 min

    Transfer to Salem

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    15 min

    Get situated, use the restroom, and get your first glimpse of Salem!

  3. 3

    Salem Common

    25 min

    At the Salem Common, stop by the Roger Conant Statue.

  4. 4

    Salem Witch Museum

    Pass by

    Across the street, view the Salem Witch Museum as the Salem Witch Trials are introduced.

  5. 5

    Salem Witch Trials Memorial

    40 min

    Hear the true story of the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about who the victims were, why and how they ended up there, and more.

  6. 6

    Charter Street Cemetery

    20 min

    See the oldest cemetery in Salem, where some of its earliest settlers are buried.

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    10 min

    See the Peabody House, built in the 1800s by a wealthy merchant and now owned by the Salem Inn.

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    15 min

    Learn about Harry Houdini's famous escape from the town jail.

  9. 9

    Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

    20 min

    Learn how a fire at a TV studio helped put Salem on the map!

  10. 10

    Salem

    1.5 hours

    Break for lunch and souvenirs

  11. 11

    The Witch House at Salem

    30 min

    Go inside the Witch House, built in 1642. Judge Corwin of the Witch Trials once lived in this very home. Learn all about the Corwin Curse!

  12. 12

    Ropes Mansion and Garden

    15 min

    See the historic, 1700s-era mansion used in the filming of Hocus Pocus. Learn about the famous ghosts who haunt the building.

  13. 13

    Hamilton Hall

    20 min

    Stop by "America's First Red Carpet," at this dance hall named for the founding father.

  14. 14

    Stop 14

    20 min

    Walk one of Salem's most prestigious and historic streets. Learn stories of the wealthy mansions lining the street, built from the prosperous "Old China" trade.

  15. 15

    Stop 15

    20 min

    See the most haunted building in Salem, standing on the original foundation from when the infamous George Corwin owned the property.

  16. 16

    Stop 16

    20 min

    Drive by Salem's harbor while looking at the historic Derby Wharf. Learn how Salem became the richest town in the country through trade.

  17. 17

    Proctor's Ledge Memorial

    10 min

    See where the hangings during the Witch Trials actually took place.

  18. 18

    Boston

    1 hour

    Return to Boston and get dropped off at your hotel

Meeting and pickup

You will receive a text (WhatsApp for non-US/Canada numbers) the afternoon before the tour with a 10-minute pickup window and your guide's details. Please be at your location, outside, before your window begins.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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 allow you on 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, regardless of age, must be registered as separate tour guests.

Cancellation policy

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

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