Private Tours > Day Trips > Salem Full-Day Tour
paid Price: From $
hiking Walking Time: 4h
language Languages: English
airport_shuttle Transportation: Luxury Van, Walking
Tour Description
Start your adventure with private pick-up in Boston, then travel north to historic Salem, a city forever marked by the infamous witch trials of 1692. Walk the streets where hysteria once ruled, and learn about the Puritan past that shaped daily life in early New England. Uncover the tragic history of the witch trials during a visit to the moving Witch Trials Memorial.
Discover Salem’s prosperity during the “Old China Trade,” when Salem’s tall ships sailed to far-off ports in China and India. These voyages brought back exotic goods like tea, porcelain, and silk, making Salem one of the wealthiest towns in the young United States. This era produced America’s first millionaire, Elias Hasket Derby, whose fortune and influence left a lasting mark on the city. Step into this world at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and see how trade helped shape Salem’s identity beyond the witch trials.
Enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to have lunch at your choice of local restaurants and browse the many shops for souvenirs. Salem is full of treasures for every taste—you can find everything from classic magnets and T-shirts to love spells, tarot decks, and potion ingredients. Afterward, continue exploring Salem’s historic landmarks and cultural treasures before your private ride returns you to your door at the end of the day.
Tour Itinerary
50 min
Pick Up and Transfer to Salem
Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable minivan and drive you out to Salem!
20 min
East India Square
Get situated, use the restroom, and get your first glimpse of Salem!
30 min
Salem Common
At the Salem Common, stop by the Roger Conant Statue. Across the street,
view the Salem Witch Museum as the Salem Witch Trials are introduced.
45 min
Witch Trials Memorial
Hear the true story of the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about who the victims were,
why and how they ended up there, and more.
20 min
Old Burying Point
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, where some of its earliest settlers are buried.
20 min
Peabody House
See this historic Colonial Revival, built in the 1800s by one of Salem's merchants.
20 min
Houdini Way
Learn about Harry Houdini's famous escape from the town jail.20 min
Bewitched Statue
Learn how a fire at the studio helped put Salem on the map!
90 min
Break
Break for lunch and souvenir shopping
20 min
Ropes Mansion
See the historic, 1700s-era mansion used in the
filming of Hocus Pocus
20 min
Hamilton Hall
Stop by "America's First Red Carpet," at this
dance hall named for the founding father.
20 min
Chestnut Street
Walk one of Salem's most prestigious and historic streets
20 min
Proctor's Ledge
See where many of the executions during the Witch Trials
took place.
55 min
Return to Boston
Ride in comfort back to Boston and get dropped off at your hotel!
Details
- Start Times:
- Standard: Your choice, anytime between 8:30 - 11:00 am
- October: 8:00 am
- Included:
- Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Bottled Water
- All transportation surcharges
- Not Included:
- Lunch (there will be a 1.5-hour break)
- Souvenirs
- Gratuity (industry standard is $10-20/hr)
- If bringing luggage on the tour, the vehicle can generally only handle 4 passengers unless traveling light.
- Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until children are 8 years old or 57 inches tall. We do not provide car seats, and refunds will not be available day of for lack of proper seating.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
- Prices vary seasonally. See dates.
| Guests | Low Season | High Season | October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | $665 | $715 | $815 | |
| 7-9 | $765 | $815 | $915 |
Pickup
Pickup is included within this range. We may be able to pick up at locations beyond this range for an extra fee. Contact us for details!
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