Private Tours > Day Trips > Salem & Hammond Castle Day Trip
Salem & Hammond Castle Day Trip
| person | Group Size |
| 1 to 6 |
| paid | Price |
| From $655 |
| timer | Duration |
| 7h |
| groups | Tour Privacy |
| Private |
| language | Languages |
| English |
| free_cancellation | Free |
| Cancellation |
| offline_bolt | Instant |
| Confirmation |
| pin_drop | Meeting Point |
| We'll pick you up! |
| airport_shuttle | Transportation |
| Luxury Minivan |
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Tour Description
Enjoy a unique day trip to the North Shore from Boston, combining Salem and Hammond Castle Museum!
Start the day with a pickup at your door and a comfortable ride to Hammond Castle Museum,
located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the Castle,
learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it.
Enjoy free time to explore the Castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos.
Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown.
After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692 and
see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of
the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed.
Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.
Tour Itinerary
60 min
Pick Up and Transfer to Hammond Castle Museum
Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable minivan and drive you out to Hammond Castle Museum!
75 min
Hammond Castle Museum
Enjoy a guided tour, learning about the origin and history behind the Castle.
You will then have time to explore the rest of the grounds and take photos!
30 min
Transfer to Salem
Drive to Salem for lunch and the afternoon exploration!
60 min
Break
Enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!
15 min
East India Square
Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.
20 min
Salem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn about the Puritans who settled the town.
25 min
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened in Salem in the 1692.
15 min
Old Burying Point Cemetery
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
10 min
Houdini Way
Learn about Harry Houdini's publicized escape from Salem's jail.
10 min
Bewitched Statue
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
20 min
The Witch House
Stop by one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch trials 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!
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.5 min
Hamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls, home of America's first "red carpet"!
15 min
Proctor's Ledge Memorial
See the location where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
30 min
Return to Boston & 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
- Hammond Castle Entrance Tickets
- 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.
| Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|
| $625 + $30/person | $675 + $30/person |
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!