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!
- Experience the sunset in a unique way with this excursion
- In case of strong winds, excursion will be at Broadkill River in Milton, DE
- You’ll depart from the Bay Resort Motel (135 Dagsworthy Street)
- Parking is free Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after 5pm
What To Expect
East India Square
Learn about Salem’s maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Burying Point
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Houdini Way
Learn about Harry Houdini’s jail escape from Salem’s jail.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Witch House at Salem
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem’s most prominent dance halls. View America’s first “red carpet”.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Proctor’s Ledge Memorial
See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Public Market
60 min – free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston
50 min – drive back to Boston
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Paul Revere House
See Paul Revere’s House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Paul Revere Mall
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!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old North Church & Historic Site
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Freedom Trail
Drive through key sites on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city’s role in the American Revolution.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston Common
See America’s oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston’s Puritan times.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 6
