Salem Witch Trials Tour from Boston by optional Ferry or Train
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Salem Witch Trials Tour from Boston by optional Ferry or Train
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Highlights
Salem, Massachusetts: a quaint, sleepy, Puritan fishing village where nothing exciting happened...until peculiar things began to frighten the otherwise quiet community, and the fear of witches among them drove the village to its breaking point. Known for the infamous 1692 Witch Trials, Salem offers the unique opportunity to dive into the true history of what actually happened in the very setting where these stories took place. Visit eight significant sites and learn about the town's seafaring past as your guide reveals what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston. Depending on the day of your tour, you'll visit the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours) or the Real Pirates Museum (Friday & Saturday tours). Select the Salem Witch Tour by Train option at time of booking if you prefer to travel by train instead of the ferry to Salem.
Itinerary
Salem Ferry
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedMeet your guide and begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! (if ferry option chosen) Board the Salem Ferry in Boston and enjoy the scenery as you pass the Boston Harbor Islands and head up the coast of the North Shore before docking in Salem in just about an hour. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included in the cost of your tour.North Station
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBegin your journey by meeting your guide at Boston’s North Station (if train option chosen). From here, board a comfortable commuter train for a scenic, 35-minute ride to Salem. It’s a stress-free start to your day trip, with round-trip tickets included.Real Pirates Salem
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIf your tour is on Friday or Saturday, you'll visit the Real Pirate Museum to explore Salem's maritime past. Originally a fishing village, the town prospered as a major seaport. You'll hear the surprising ways piracy and trade shaped Salem's history—even before and after the Witch Trials.Salem
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeRetrace the footsteps of Salem’s famous history with a walk through town. As a bustling seaport, the town was home to merchants, sailors, and even pirates. Some of these figures played surprising roles in the town’s history, both before and after the trials.Salem Witch Trials Memorial
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNext, you'll pause for reflection at this powerful memorial honoring the innocent victims of the Witch Trials. Dedicated in 1992—the 300th anniversary of the trials—by Elie Wiesel, the memorial commemorates the 20 victims in their own words, featuring proclamations of innocence taken from the court transcripts. You'll also visit the nearby Burying Point, the final resting place key figures of the trials, as well as notable Salem residents.Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter learning about Salem's dramatic past, you'll switch gears for an exploration of witches in modern pop culture. One can't-miss site is the famous Bewitched Statue, commemorating the famous sitcom, which filmed several episodes in Salem in 1970.Ropes Mansion and Garden
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedVisiting this spot, featured in the Disney movie “Hocus Pocus”, will put a spell on you! Explore the gardens that are open to the public. Please note entrance to the house is not included in this tour. You'll also swing by the First Church of Salem as you begin to wrap up your day of sightseeing.The Witch House at Salem
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedPause outside the only building still standing with direct ties to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials: the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin.Salem
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBefore returning to Boston (if ferry option chosen), you'll have free time to do some shopping or grab lunch on your own. Your guide will provide recommendations for the best restaurants and shops to check out.Salem Witch Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIf your tour is Sunday-Thursday, your experience includes either the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours) or Real Pirate Museum (Friday & Saturday tours). At the Salem Witch Museum, you'll be transported back to 1692 and experience the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Take away important lessons from how the events played out, meet the key figures who drove the witchcraft panic, and examine how these themes are applicable to modern culture.
What's included
INCLUDED
Sun-Thurs tours: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
Local English-speaking guide
Round-trip Rail tickets from Boston-Salem if option chosen
Fri & Sat tours: Entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem if option chosen
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
This tour is in English.
Sun - Thu tours only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates
Please note that the tour itinerary might vary depending on the chosen option.
Location
Address
10 Blaney St, Salem, Massachusetts, United States 01970-5603
Provider
Walks - USA
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