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Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
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  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Boston
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Salem, Massachusetts: a quaint, sleepy, Puritan settlement where nothing exciting happened...until peculiar things began to frighten the otherwise quiet community, and the fear of witches among them drove the village to its breaking point.

Known for the infamous 1692 Witch Trials, Salem offers the unique opportunity to dive into the true history of what actually happened in the very setting where these stories took place. Visit eight significant sites and learn what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Board the Salem Ferry and sail past the Boston Harbor Islands, along the coast of the North Shore, where you’ll dock in Salem.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970-4096

Step back in time to 1692 and unfold the events of the Salem Witch Trials. What caused such a frenzy .. and what lasting impact did it leave?

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Salem Witch Village, 282 Rear Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970

Your guide will give you recommendations of local spots to refuel before the afternoon walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Liberty Street Off Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970

Visit this powerful memorial honoring the innocent victims of the Witch Trails.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery, 51 Charter Street, Salem, MA 01970

The close by Burying Point is the final resting place key figures of the trials, as well as notable Salem residents.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery, Essex and Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970

Photo op with a statue paying tribute to the popular 1960s sitcom!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ropes Mansion and Garden, 318 Essex St East India Square, Salem, MA 01970-3257

Visiting this important spot to the Disney movie “Hocus Pocus” will put a spell on you!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: First Church in Salem, 316 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Take a guided visit to the castle-like First Church in Salem.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: The Witch House at Salem, 310 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Take a peek at the only building still standing with direct ties to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.

Stop At: Essex Street, Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Before departing enjoy some free time to explore the storefronts on Essex St. before returning to the ferry terminal for your journey back to Boston.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Boston Harbor City Cruises, 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Stay as long as you like and continue your own exploration of Salem before making your way back to Boston with one more ferry ride.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem
  • Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum.
  • Entry/Admission - Salem Witch Trials Memorial
  • Entry/Admission - Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
  • Entry/Admission - Boston Harbor City Cruises
  • Entry/Admission - Old Burying Point Cemetery
  • Entry/Admission - Salem Witch Museum

Exclusions
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Katlyn_P

25 Oct, 2023

Jason was AMAZING! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. The Ferry was a great experience, tour through Salem was even better. Learned so much and had a great time.

mjp13126

15 Oct, 2023

Our guide Jason was great! He was waiting for us with a sign, when we exited the ferry in Salem. He kept the tour fun and was very knowledgeable! There was a total of 12 people taking the tour. It was nice not having to worry about parking, by taking the ferry. Highly recommend! (The only issue those of us on this tour had, was when we tried to board the ferry at our return time. Our tickets wouldn't scan, so we had to go over to the building and the ferry personnel gave us comp tickets, to board)

Jennifer_T

20 Sep, 2023

The tour was brilliant. It was well paced and covered a broad amount of information. Jason was well informed and entertained us the whole time.

janiceplant

12 Sep, 2023

Loved all of it but need to specify meeting at No. 5 at the Salem Ferry instead of 1 Long Wharf. Our guide JASON we perfect.

DiAnn B

08 Sep, 2023

The tour was not worth the money for what we got. The Witch Museum was good but I was also expecting a tour ( or at least walk by) the Rhodes Mansion. Also to have time to go into candy store . Also expecting a tour of the House of the 7 Gables…. Very misleading. However our tour guide Jason was great and I rate him a 5. Whoevet planned this tour doesn’t know how to. We had to miss the last 2 exhibits ( stops) due to my husbands bladder cancer he contracted by serving his country in Vietnam ( thanks Agent Orange) I would appreciate a partial refund

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