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Wonderful Tour
Jenny did an outstanding job! I would highly recommend this tour
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We're glad you had a great semiprivate tour to Salem & Hammond Castle with Jenny!
Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $462 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 17 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a comfortable ride 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
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Guide
Hammond Castle Admission
Parking Fees
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Guide
Hammond Castle Admission
Parking Fees
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & 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.
Traveller Ratings
4.8
17 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- JANUARY - MARCH BOOKINGS: Hammond Castle has limited availability during the winter months, and we cannot guarantee it will be open prior to your booking this tour. We will confirm as soon as possible after booking, and refer you to another tour if we can not confirm.
- 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 - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
- Hammond Castle has many narrow staircases, some with only rope banisters. While those with moderate fitness should be okay, most of Hammond Castle is not accessible to anyone who needs assistance on stairs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston take?
Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston cost?
Prices start at $462 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.
Can I cancel Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
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 CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyNfrCNmv5oKFr4tGutKf+ao=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDW2sW2q66SfC8r8SGvBXvU=.
What languages is Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap 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.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Hammond Castle has many narrow staircases, some with only rope banisters. While those with moderate fitness should be okay, most of Hammond Castle is not accessible to anyone who needs assistance on stairs.
Reviews(17)
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Fantastic Day
Jenny was so accommodating and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about tge history of Hammond Castle and Salem. Thank you Jenny. It was a fantastic day.
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Operator response
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic day and that Jenny made your visit to Hammond Castle and Salem memorable. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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An extraordinary experience
This was a wonderful trip. Our guide showed us everything and shared many stories. A memorable experience- highly recommended.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for your review! We're glad you had a great tour of Salem & Hammond Castle with Jenny!
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A tour to remember
A great tour of the Hammond Castle and Salem. Our guide was phenomenal and told us many wonderful stories. Overall highly recommended.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for your review! We're glad you had a great tour of Salem & Hammond Castle with Jenny!
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Must do!
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and the tour was at out own pace! This is a must do experience!! We will be doing this again !!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Glad to hear you had a great tour with Jenny of Salem & Hammond Castle! Thanks for your review!
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Wonderful trip with a great guide!
Our guide, Maria, was waiting early at our hotel, ready to go in a very comfortable, well appointed van with nice visibility. On our way to the castle, we got acquainted and she shared details of both the castle and our day’s plans. Maria was very knowledgable of the castle and picked up on my passion for architecture - which she leaned into for the rest of the day. While on the tour I had a question that she did not know the answer to and she found a docent who also wasn’t sure, so Maria took the time to reach out to someone the next day. She got a very complete answer and actually texted us what she found out! Above and beyond for sure!! From there we went to Salem where Maria recommended some eateries that could accommodate our special dietary needs. After lunch we toured around Salem and Maria catered nicely to our interests and paced us quite well. Before leaving Salem she even got the van and toured some of the historic streets with lovely homes. On the way back to our hotel, Maria sensed we were tired and let us decompress but picked up on our lack of dinner plans and made a recommendation that led to a nice place to dine in Boston that we hadn’t been to before. We would definitely recommend both this trip and her company for any trip they might offer!
Operator response
We're thrilled to hear how above-and-beyond Maria went for you. Thanks so much for your review, and we're glad you had a spectacular tour of Hammond Castle & Salem!
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Amazing tour of Hammond Castle and Salem!
Our cruise changed our destination at the last minute and added Boston as one of the stops. We had visited Boston many times before and wanted to do something different. Our Travel Agent suggested a Boston Hidden Gems tour. Alex gave us an amazing tour of Hammond Castle and Salem MA. He made it fun and interesting. He made sure give us the time we wanted to shop while still showing us all of the important historical places. Five stars!⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Operator response
We're thrilled to hear Alex gave you a great tour of Salem & Hammond Castle! Thanks for leaving a review!
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Not worth the money
Jenny was great and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately it was not worth the money. You don’t go into anything except the castle. We were expecting a lot more- museums or something more to do.
Operator response
Hi Amanda, Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed Jenny as your guide - she's a fantastic part of our team! We're sorry the tour didn't meet your expectations. We do our best to make the tour descriptions as clear as possible about what is included - in this case, entry to and a guided visit of the castle and a walking tour of Salem. Your feedback is important to us, and we will take it into consideration as we refine our tour listings.
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Jenny - thoughtful, mindful, and knowledgeable!!
Jenny was fantastic! We had our 6 month old daughter along with us and Jenny was so mindful of our time, looking up restaurants and pit stops with a changing table. So thoughtful!!! And she is so knowledgeable about all the different facets of history in Salem. We are so glad we had Jenny to guide us through our day!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Jenny was so accommodating for you and your baby! We're happy you had a great time on our Hammond Castle & Salem tour!
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Boston Hidden Gems the way to see Salem
Jenny was a fantastic tour guide. I knew nothing of Hammond Castle and now would put it on a must see list. Salam with Jenny was not kitchi but historical Learned about the real people that lived in Salem—their beliefs and their lifestyle. Able to put the witch trials in perspective. Also learned about each individual that was hung as well as the many that were affected by the hysteria. Highly recommend Boston Hidden Gems. They do the driving planning and research and you get to sit back walk around the town and enjoy the history
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
We really appreciate you taking (and reviewing) two tours with us! Glad you had a great time, and we agree - Hammond Castle should be on everyone's list!
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