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Boston & Salem Day Trip

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1 to 6
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From $600
timer Duration
7h
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Private
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English
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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.

The Witch House in Salem, MA

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"!

Hamilton Hall Sign in Salem, MA

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 age

50 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.

North Square in the North End, Boston

15 min

Old North Church
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride

Old North Church Steeple

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!

Paul Revere Statue in front of Old North Church in North End Boston

20 min

Boston Common
Drive around the oldest public park in America, listening to stories of how Boston was founded.

20 min

Copley Square
See Boston's most cultured square, home to many historical institutions including first buildings for MIT, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, and more. Today it is home to the historic Copley Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, and John Hancock tower.

20 min

Kendall Square
Visit Kendall Square in Cambridge, known as "the most innovative square mile on the planet." A dense urban area famous for start-ups and innovation - currently the location of the Boston offices for Google, Apple, Novartis, Pfizer, and Akamai, as well as the world Headquarters for Moderna.

20 min

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See MIT's most famous buildings, the Stata Center and Great Dome.

Stata Center at MIT in the evening

30 min

Drop Off
Your guide will drop you off back at your hotel, cruise ship, or airport terminal!



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.
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$600 $650


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!



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