Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Description
Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Drive to Hammond Castle (~60 min). At Hammond Castle (~75 min), you will enjoy a guided tour, learning about the origin and history behind the Castle. You will then have time to explore the rest of the grounds and take photos
Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!
Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today
Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
Return to your hotel in Boston and get dropped off at your door!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be messaged your pickup time in the early afternoon the day before your tour. For Airport and Cruiseport pickups, we do offer a private option for this tour; pickups from flights and cruises are NOT available on semiprivate tours
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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 allow you on 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, regardless of age, must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems (Hammond Castle has many steep, narrow stairs)
Reviews(15)
We enjoyed our experience with the Hammond Castle and Salem tour. Alexandria was an excellent and friendly tour guide providing us with informative details and information about the Hammond Castle and Salem area.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the informative tour and Alexandria's excellent guidance!
The excursion is very good; the weather did not help us because it was very cold and raining, but the guide Jenny was very friendly and kind, she had umbrellas and ponchos for everyone, the van was super comfortable (even with Wi-Fi), and on the way back, she dropped us directly at the door of our hotel. HIGHLY recommended, although it is essential to have a good level of English.
¡Gracias por recomendar nuestra excursión! Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado la experiencia y apreciado la comodidad y atención de Jenny. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo!
A fun and informative day with plenty of shopping time. Highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you had a fun tour of Salem & Hammond Castle with Jenny!
Jenny was an incredible guide! She was the perfect balance of personable, knowledgeable, and funny. She made sure she kept us on schedule, so we didn’t miss anything, but also gave us a few extra minutes to buy souvenirs at the end. You get both the sad, historical account of the witch trials, mixed in with a bit of the pop culture side of it. The tour so much fun with her!!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear Jenny made your tour enjoyable and informative. We hope you’ll join us again for more memorable moments.
We really enjoyed this tour with a small group of Hammond Castle and Salem. Jenny was our tour guide and she was full of knowledge and helpful. I would recommend this tour if you are visiting Boston.
We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found Jenny knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you for recommending us to others visiting Boston!
Alexandria was amazing! This was a fantastic day trip out of Boston. The castle offered one of the best views of the coast! Salem was cool as well; perhaps it's better to visit in the fall rather than in winter or summer. There's a lot of history; definitely would recommend this tour.
Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great tour of Salem & Hammond Castle with Alexandria!
Alexandria was very informative on the historical knowledge of the surrounding area. She was flexible in adapting to the itinerary, warmth and welcoming atmosphere, and ability to make the tour smooth and enjoyable. Would recommend.
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad you had a fantastic time on our semiprivate tour of Salem & Hammond Castle!
It is an amazing tour. The small group was really nice. There is not a lot of time to shop, so make your lunch as short as possible.
We're glad to hear you had an amazing time on our Salem & Hammond Castle tour! Thanks for the feedback on shopping time - this is a new tour, so as we try to improve it for next season, we will keep that in mind!
Salem in September, the weather was perfect 70 degrees not to crowed with October tourists but you still get the fall vibe! Salem is a quaint little town with artisanal shops, cobble stone streets. Our guide was exceptional, she was very knowledgeable about the witch trials, and the history of Salem.
Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear you had an enjoyable tour with Alexandria! If there's anything we could have done better to earn 5 stars, please let us know at info@bostonhiddengems.com
Alexandria our tour guide was wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great time exploring Hammond Castle and Salem! Interesting facts regarding Salem witch trials which we were not aware of. Nice pickup and drop off at hotel. Excellent!
Thanks for your review - it really means a lot, especially on one of our newer tours! We're thrilled to hear that Alexandria gave you a great tour of Hammond Castle & Salem!
