What you see in Real Pirates is an authentic true story of the riches pirate ever Sam Bellamy. You will see real pirate artifacts and treasure. You will also see parts of the real shipwreck of the Whydah, his famed pirate ship. You will get a small group tour of the museum with one of our directors or docents. Over 2000 5-star reviews!
Visitors will get a behind the scenes tour featuring the only verified pirate treasure every discovered. Our docents will lead you on an adventure through the golden age of piracy, and the history of Black Sam Bellamy the richest pirate ever. You will get up close access to real artifacts for Sam Bellamy's ship The Whydah. As an added bonus guest will get a free digital photo experience and a $5 "gold coin" for our gift shop!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Real Pirates Salem Museum with Guided Directors Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Salem experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, 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.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Our guide Caleb was AMAZING! He was very engaging and made the museum really come to life. He answered everyone’s questions and was very knowledgeable on the subject of Sam Bellamy and his crew’s story.
That's terrific! So glad you had a great visit! We will pass this along to Caleb as well! IHe will be thrilled to hear this. Thank you for coming in to see us!
Our guide Caleb was very knowledgeable and gave a good tour. The museum is small we only spent 45minutes to a hour there. It was not busy at our ten thirty time.
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the tour - we'll also pass these nice comments on to Caleb as well. Thanks again!
Capt’n Johnny Depths at The Real Pirates, Salem delivered one of the best tours I’ve ever experienced. He was outstanding from start to finish — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about pirate history. His depth of insight into Sam Bellamy, his crew, and the wider world of piracy brought every moment to life.We booked the Director’s Tour, and it was exceptional. Capt’n Johnny guided us through the full journey of Bellamy and the Whydah with storytelling so vivid it felt like stepping straight into the past. If you’re visiting Salem, this experience is an absolute must. Highly recommended — and definitely book the Director’s Tour!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Capt'n Johnny is amazing for sure. We will be sure to.pass this review along to him as well. Thanks again for visiting!
This was a fun and unique museum with real pirate artifacts and interesting history. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed the ship walk-through getting to touch coins recovered from a shipwreck. Highly recommend for pirate lovers of all ages.
Thank you very much for your review - nice to know that all ages might be suited for the museum! Thanks again -
We had a really entertaining and informative tour with Pirate Graybeard! We spent about an hour pouring over the amazing artifacts recovered from an actual pirate ship that sunk in a storm off of Cape Cod. The museum is so detailed - you really get a feel for what it was like to live as a pirate in the “Golden Age”. Highly recommend the guided tour!
That's fantastic!! So glad you had an enjoyable experience with our tour! And of course, will pass on your feedback to the Captain as well. Many thanks again for visiting!
My friend and I had the best time! Our tour guide was Doug and he knew his stuff! He was informative, answered every question my friend had, and he was very easy to have a conversation with. The whole experience was very engaging! Will definitely be going back for another tour.
Aww, this is so nice to hear! And Doug, aka "Captain Graybeard" will be so very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Many thanks for the kind remarks about your voyage through pirate history with us! Thank you!
Short on Pirate lore and long on the subject of what a great treasure hunter the guy who found this ship wreck is. While he certainly found more treasure than I, I really wasn't looking for a story about him, was interested in Pirates. When the tour guide started to compare this to Oak Island and how 90% is based on facts, she lost my interest.
Wow, thank you so much for this feedback. We haven't heard comments of this nature before and will definitely consider your feedback carefully. Thank you for stopping in to visit-
If you’re looking for the real treasure of Salem, forget the overpriced tourist traps... Johnny Depths is the gold. In a town that sometimes feels more like a postcard than a living, breathing story, Johnny is the heartbeat we didn’t even know we were missing. His passion is infectious, his stories are vivid enough to make you smell the salt on the sea breeze, and his knowledge dives deeper than Davy Jones’ locker. He’s exactly what Salem needs when commercialism threatens to sink the experience. The Pirate, the man, the myth, the legend... Johnny doesn’t just guide you; he pulls you aboard and makes history feel alive. I can’t say enough good things except that if you leave without booking him for the directors tour you might as well be walking the plank! :)
Wow! Capt'n Johnny will be so appreciative of thos wonderful feedback! Thank you for sharing your feedback with others!
Amazing tour. Although it was self guided, this museum was amazing. The signs were easy to read and the exhibits were incredible. One of the best experiences I have ever had.
What a lovely testimonial- thank you so much! We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback with others as well. Thanks again for visiting!
This was a lot of fun, especially if you want to learn and see a real treasure of pirates. I highly recommend.
Many thanks for visiting and for sharing this great feedback with others!
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