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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!
Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being 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.
60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston 50 min - drive back to Boston
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
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!
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.
See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.
Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.
Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston lasts about 7h 30min. The itinerary has 17 stops.
Prices start at $475 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport. You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNfrCNmv5oKFr4tGutKf+ao=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Jenny was awesome! She was very knowledgable, friendly, and pleasant! We had a great time learning about the history of Salem and the Hammond castle! Thank you Jenny!
We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Salem and Hammond Castle and found Jenny to be awesome!
This is our second day tour with Boston Hidden Gems. We are able to work with them on a private tour primarily because a family member uses a small push wheelchair and/or a rollator walker. We go at a slower pace and it works great. We also, along with the Boston Gem staff, are able to plan the very best of what we want to see. The owners are gracious, informative, and are highly dedicated to their business.
We're happy to hear you had a great time with us again! We love our repeat guests and are glad we were able to put together another wonderful visit!
Informative, adaptable, friendly, conscientious, fun, delightful and prompt. I am describing our tour guide-Jenny. Jenny made our tour of Salem and Boston a great adventure with her knowledge of each city, including the little anodotes of the houses plaques, structure's features, historical or made to appear so and origin of phrases, etc. She arrived promptly to pick up 6 senior adults in a van and throughout the day was very conscientious about everyone's safety. Easily accomodated our request with a change or two as we became tired throughout the day. HIGHLY recommend this tour and if possible Jenny as your guide.
Thank you for such a thorough review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and recommend Jenny so strongly - she'll appreciate it! We strive for every customer's experience to be as amazing as yours
Very good attention to every detail. Excellent explanation and appropriate timing for each activity on the tour. I had two children aged 10 and 11, and they had a great time; they learned and did not get tired of the tour.
Nos alegra saber que la experiencia fue memorable para toda la familia y que los pequeños disfrutaron aprendiendo mientras se divertían. ¡Gracias por compartir tu opinión!
Our tour guide was Jenny, and she was The Best! She knew how to keep adults AND teens enjoying the tour, and was kind and warm. She knew her history and was a great story teller AND driver. It’s a great tour when you just want to hit the Boston highlights. I highly recommend!
Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation! We're delighted that Jenny made your Boston tour enjoyable and memorable. We'll be sure to acknowledge her efforts. Come tour with us again!
We often book private day trips because they maximize flexibility. In this case rain and walking endurance required some changes but it all worked out to provide a good overview of Salem and an intro to the freedom trail in Boston.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad the adjustments made for weather and stamina allowed you to enjoy Salem and the Freedom Trail with Jenny!
Jenny was absolutely amazing. My mom has a hard time walking and Jenny pretty much turned Salem into a driving tour for her. Making sure she didn’t miss any of the stops or stories. When we told her of the things we’ve already seen in Boston or the other tour we were doing she rearranged the Boston portion with stops she knew we wouldn’t have gotten to see. This was an incredible tour for us and Jenny was just remarkable.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled Jenny made the tour so enjoyable and accommodating. We hope to see you again for another wonderful adventure!
Alexandria was phenomenal! Great day with great knowledge and fun stories! She was kind and helpful. We packed so much in one day!
Thank you, Sherrie! We're thrilled Alexandria made your day in Salem & Boston memorable and enjoyable.
Great day exploring Salem and Boston. Our guide was knowledgeable and had great stories. She was kind and considerate and respectful of the history.
We appreciate your review! Thanks for sharing your experience with Alexandria visiting Salem & Boston
Jenny was extremely knowledgeable and just a really friendly and pleasant person. We were very lucky to have her as a guide, from not only her knowledge of historical facts but suggestions for things to do and see. It really felt like a friend taking us around the sites and she was able to drive to an area (Cambridge) that my daughter requested. I highly recommend this tour and hope that you get Jenny as a guide!
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're thrilled Jenny made your experience special with her knowledge and friendliness. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're delighted your daughter's request was accommodated. Hope to see you again!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston | 7h 30min | 5.0 (30) | $475 | |
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