Private Tours > Day Trips > Boston & Salem Day Trip
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hiking Walking Time: 3h 30m
language Languages: English
airport_shuttle Transportation: Luxury Van, Walking
Tour Description
Our spookiest tour! Ride in a private minivan to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the 1690s.
Walk through historic downtown Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratic government.
Tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to learn about the maritime history of the area.
Return to Boston for lunch, then check out the city! Explore the North End and learn about
the city's most European neighborhood. Ride through beautiful Beacon Hill, and see Boston Common and Public Garden.
Stop at nearby Copley Square, original home to MIT, before heading up to see MIT as it currently
stands! Visit nearby Kendall Square, "the most innovative square mile on the planet," before
you get dropped back at your door at the end of the day!
Tour Itinerary
50 min
Pick Up and Transfer to Salem
Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable minivan and drive you out to Salem!
30 min
Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Walk through Salem's historic downtown, listening to famous ghost stories, maritime tales, and learn about Salem's witch-hunting past.
20 min
The Witch House
Stop by one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria.
15 min
Ropes Mansion & Garden
See the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today!
20 min
Hamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls, home of America's first "red carpet"!
15 min
Chestnut Street District
Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age50 min
Return to Boston
Ride in comfort back to Boston for the afternoon segment!
1 hour
Break
Take a break for lunch at a local artisinal market, with plenty of choices!
20 min
North Square
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.
15 min
Paul Revere Mall
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!
15 min
Old North Church
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
20 min
Boston Common
Head to the oldest public park in America, learn stories of how Boston was founded. Drive through a few Freedom Trail sites on the way!
30 min
Drop Off
Your guide will drop you off back at your hotel!
Details
- Start Times: Your choice, anytime between 8:30 - 11:00 am
- Included:
- Air-conditioned Private Vehicle
- Breakfast (coffee/tea & pastry)
- Bottled Water
- All transportation surcharges
- Not Included:
- Lunch (there will be a 1-hour break)
- Gratuity (industry standard is $10-20/hr)
- If bringing luggage on the tour, the vehicle can generally only handle 4 passengers unless traveling light.
- Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until children are 8 years old or 57 inches tall. We do not provide car seats, and refunds will not be available day of for lack of proper seating.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
- Prices vary seasonally. See dates.
| Guests | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | $665 | $715 |
| 7-9 | $765 | $815 |
Pickup
Pickup is included within this range. We may be able to pick up at locations beyond this range for an extra fee. Contact us for details!