Private Day Tour of Highlights and History in Salem and Boston

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7 hours (Approx.)
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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!

Meeting and Pickup

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Snow Hill Street & Hull Street, Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

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Description

Stop At: East India Square, 158 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Salem Common, Washington Sq, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Liberty Street, Off Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: The Burying Point, 51 Charter St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Houdini Way, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, Essex and Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Witch House, 310 1/2 Essex St, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ropes Mansion and Garden, 318 Essex St, East India Square, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chestnut Street District, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Proctor's Ledge Memorial, 7 Pope St, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston
50 min - drive back to Boston

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Mall, Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

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 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.

Duration: 15 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 7 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

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 - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-400049P6

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