Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits
Description
Join us on a journey from the vibrant city of Boston to the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts. Our expert guides will take you on a fascinating tour through time, starting with the famous Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the panic and hysteria that engulfed the town during that fateful period, as well as the solemn reminders of the innocents whose lives were forever changed. As we explore the narrow streets and charming architecture, you will catch glimpses of the colonial past that still resonate throughout the town. Hear tales of the city's maritime heritage, with trade and seafaring shaping Salem's development into a bustling port. Delve into the captivating past of this enchanting town, an epitome of New England charm infused with a rich tapestry of stories waiting to be unraveled. Our tour of Salem's history is sure to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the intricate layers of its past and the enduring legacy it holds in American history.
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Itinerary
Relax as we take a 1 hour ride to Salem
Listen to expert guides as they take you around Salem explaining every detail of this towns very important history
The House of the Seven Gables, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1851. Set in mid-19th-century Salem, MA, is based on the legend of a curse pronounced on Hawthorne’s own family by a woman condemned to death during the infamous Salem witch trials.
The Salem Witch Museum, founded in 1972, offers two historical presentations. The first tells the tragic story of the 1692 witch trials, and takes place in a large auditorium with life-sized stage sets which are illuminated and dramatically-narrated to immerse visitors in the world of 17th century Salem. The second exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, examines the European witchcraft trials, the evolving image of the witch, and the larger issues of persecution and scapegoating in American history.
A harbor side shopping-village, filled with history and landmarks alike. This is the perfect place to explore what Salem has to offer: from local shops to waterfront dining on the Salem harbor to the Salem Maritime Site and the Friendship trading ship.
Now a landmark of the city of Salem, this statue pays tribute to the well-known TV sitcom ‘Bewitched’ and its filming of the seventh season here in Salem. This bronze beauty has quickly become a staple in our magical city. You can visit this monument during time. This will be our meeting point after your leisure time.
Take a look at this fantastic shopping center fill with hidden historical gems
After a bustling day of site-seeing, fine dining and light shopping, relax as your expert driver takes you back to your original pick-up location in the heart of downtown Boston.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are outside our pickup zone, you may be asked to meet at a nearby assigned location. Guest may be asked to meet at different hotel if we have excessive stops. Time will be confirmed one-day prior to excursion. Please call us if you were not given an exact time. International customers, please download WhatsApp for communication. It is your responsibility to check messages via voicemail, text message, WhatsApp, or email. We do not refund no-show customers.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please allow time for hotel pick-ups, drop-offs and travel time to and from Salem.
- Guest will be notified the day before the excursion begins for pick up time and location
- Guest may be asked to meet at a different hotel than the one they selected. This is to ensure timely departure from Boston.
- Guest are responsible for checking their messages for pick up details, i.e. voicemail, text message, WhatsApp or email
- We do not refund no-show customers
- Our drivers have a strict five minute wait policy. The itinerary is meticulously crafted.
Reviews(81)
Driver was very knowledgeable and humorous got to see plenty of sites even time for extras so interesting would recommend to everyone and would do it again probably when it's a bit cooler
It was a great day learning about the history of the Salem Witch Trial. We had a trolley tour and the tour guide on the trolley was excellent driving around the city and listening to the history of Salem. After the trolley we went to the Witch's Museum and learned interesting facts. If you have time, you need to visit the Witch's house too. We had approximately 2 hours for lunch and shopping. I wished we had 2 1/2 hours instead of 2 hours. Afterwards we proceeded to the oldest candy shop in the US. Then we headed to the House of the Seven Gables guided by a tour guide. This was very interesting, especially the hidden staircase in the house! The tour was excellent to learn about the history of the house. I would highly recommend this tour. We were back in Boston by 5:00pm.
Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the whole experience - always going the extra mile to ensure that we had an experience to remember.
Excellent experience. Lots of great history with tours .Our tour guide was funny and had a wealth of knowledge.
Great day trip from Boston! The tour and guides were very informative.
Fun filled day. After we arrived in Salem, we did a trolley tour of the city. Was a nice tour, but the mic was not working. We could not hear the guide. But we saw a lot. We did the Witches museum and the Seven Gables house. Had a good history lesson in each place. I would recommend this tour to any one who has never been to Salem. Our shuttle driver was wonderful also.
Matt was a great guide, very easy going and knowledgeable. The trip was full of things to do, but with a healthy mix of down time to explore on your own.
The driver did not pick us up at our hotel. He had the wrong Hyatt. He wouldn’t drop us off at the Hyatt Regency Harbor either. We didn’t know Boston. It was a stressful day. I had to pay for two Ubers to get to Salem then a random downtown Boston dropoff point to our hotel. I spent $90 I didn’t intend to and I never would have booked the tour if they weren’t going to pick up or drop off at our hotel. The Witch Museum was ok but kinda boring. The trolley was good and thorough. The last guided tour was of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s house and another.The guide Stephen was excellent. He was really into it.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for the message. We did not go to the wrong hotel. You were given a hotel location and time the day prior, since you were not staying downtown. You missed your pickup time. My driver was gracious enough to offer you an alternative. You also missed that pickup time. Your only option was to uber to Salem to meet the rest of the group. Although I understand your frustration, I believe it’s unfair for you to not take accountability. You were not given a refund because you were given multiple opportunities to meet with the group at various locations. I’m so very sorry for your experience. I hope you had a great rest of your stay in Boston .
Nice tour. Tour guide was great
It was a wonderful day. The guide/driver was awesome, knowledgable, and very kind. I highly recommend this tour!
