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Informative and Worthwhile
Some discomfort with this tour, sitting on wooden benches for the trolley tour, standing around for guided tours, and a cramped bus ride.
Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits
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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.
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
Pictures at Bewitched Statue
Direct hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water
Pictures at Hocus Pocus House
Historical commentary by local guide
Salem Trolley
Entry into House of 7 Gables
Entry into museums
Entry into Salem Witch Museum
What's included
Included
Pictures at Bewitched Statue
Direct hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water
Pictures at Hocus Pocus House
Historical commentary by local guide
Salem Trolley
Entry into House of 7 Gables
Entry into museums
Entry into Salem Witch Museum
Not included
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
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.
Traveller Ratings
4.7
98 reviews
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(98)
M
Wonderful tour with Matthew
I had a such wonderful time. Matthew was absolutely wonderful. Was a fantastic day. The tour was very complete and Matthew was very helpful and very good telling us the history.
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Absolutely terrible
This was a horrible experience. The tour guide texted me personally and asked to move the day, which we agreed to, but then one of our party couldn’t go anymore and we couldn’t get a refund. The tour guide was a random Boston person who had no knowledge or real interest in Salem. He rushed us through the day and skipped two things on the Viator itinerary. The VIATOR itinerary said 8-9 hours but our tour guide took us home after 5.5 hours. When I tried to tell him that he skipped things on the itinerary, he told me that we saw those things while on the trolley driving thru the town. The VIATOR itinerary had the trolley listed as a separate part from the other things he skipped. He must have had Saturday night plans he had to get to. Viator won’t refund us at all because he won’t approve the refund. We didn’t get to do any shopping and it was so rushed. If you want to go to Salem just do it on your own there is no reason to use VIATOR because Salem is pretty structured and has effective systems on its own and you won’t risk the chance of being rushed and losing money. A massive waste of $800 for 4 people!! Do not do it. ☹️😢
Operator response
We’re sorry to see this review, but we do feel some important context is missing. You were notified three days before the tour about the schedule change and agreed to move your reservation. At that time, no cancellation or refund was requested for the member of your party who could no longer attend. We were not notified until after 11:00 PM the night before the tour. Had we been informed earlier, we would have had an opportunity to offer that seat to another guest. Regarding the pace of the day, your group was actually provided more free time during the lunch portion to explore Salem than we are typically able to provide. How guests choose to use that free time is entirely up to them. Your group chose to participate in additional attractions/tours rather than use that time for shopping, which unfortunately limited the time you personally had available to shop. We also want to address the characterization of your guide. Matthew is not a “random Boston person.” He operates these tours professionally and has never received anything less than a five-star review for a tour he has personally guided. Our many other guest reviews also reflect the quality of the experiences we work very hard to provide. We understand that this particular experience did not meet your expectations, and we respect your right to share that. However, the suggestion that the tour was intentionally shortened because the guide had “Saturday night plans” is simply speculation and is not an accurate representation of what occurred.
C
Seamless in Salem
Was a seamless experience and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. I had an amazing time!!
M
Great time in a...
Great time in a comfortable ride down to Salem. Our guide was great kept everything organized and running smoothly, we had lots of time to explore the area and never felt rushed. Highly recommend.
K
Fun day trip to Salem
Really fun day trip to Salem. The pick up and drive was easy and low stress. Very friendly guide and the tour was very well organized. Loved learning the history of the area. Highlights for me were the candy store and the House of the Seven Gables. Overall very fun day.
Z
Trust Matt to make your trip to Salem exceptional.
Excellent trip. Well organised, great tour guides at each venue and Matt was exceptional with the right balance of being friendly and very knowledgable. If you want to visit Salem, which I recommend then this is the trip for you. 3 individual tours plus plenty of time to wander round and have lunch.
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Variety of activities
Very informative guide. Enjoyed the variety of activities.
P
Above and Beyond
Booking this trip made visiting Salem so easy! The tours were booked and taken care of for us. The van arrived on time and was clean, safe, and roomy. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and a good driver. He anticipated our needs, had water and popcorn available, made recommendations for lunch and even messaged everyone a guide for Boston restaurants to try out. We would 100 percent recommend!
C
Which Witch
Rory was an excellent tour guide. The tour includes the witches museum which lol was not that exciting but just ok. The House of Seven Gables was really interesting. Plenty of time to wal the town. Highly recommend
