Salem Witch Trials: Insightful Boston Day Tour

Uncover the dark history of the Salem Witch Trials on a day trip from Boston. Explore the sites where the hysteria unfolded and learn about the events that drove a quiet community to the brink of madness.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salem Ferry - Meet your guide and begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! Board the Salem Ferry in Boston and enjoy the scenery as you pass the Boston Harbor Islands and head up the coast of the North Shore before docking in Salem in just about an hour. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included in the cost of your tour.
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What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour
  • Entrance to one museum, determined by the tour departure time
  • Included only on 9:25am tour, Entrance to Real Pirates Museum
  • Included only on 9:30am tour, Entrance to Salem Witch Museum
  • Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem
What's Not Included
  • 9:25 am tour does not include entrance to the Salem Witch Museum.
  • 9:30 am tour does not include entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Depending on which tour time you choose, you’ll have the option to visit the Salem Witch Museum (9:30 am tours) or the Real Pirates Museum (9:25 am tours). Set out by ferry from Boston to be transported back in time to the 1692 Witch Trials. Learn the stories of the key figures that played a role in the witchcraft panic of Salem, Massachusetts. Your…

Location
200 Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Avenue
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at City Cruises Boston, GATE 5 - 200 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 . From Tia's walk towards the water (Marriot on the right, Christopher Columbus park on the left) to Gate 5.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sabrina_v
Sep 2, 2024
Great experience - Ms Elizabeth gave us a great tour of Salem and was extremely knowledgeable and kind. I truly enjoyed the day.
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David_c
Aug 28, 2024
Salem tour - The tour guide did a fantastic job. We hit all the main attractions. At the end everyone was let go on there own. It wasn't clear how to get back to the pier was the only detractor. Got lots of walking in while trying to find the fairy pier.
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Teresa_n
Aug 27, 2024
This tour is a must! - Our guide, Guido, was remarkable. He had lots of stories and some photos. He was very knowledgeable of the area and stated that he lived nearby.
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Kent_f
Aug 26, 2024
Amazing tour of Salem - Great tour with lots of historic information and details. Our guide, Jessica, was super knowledgable about all things Salem. She really made the history come to life.
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Robynm1710
Aug 25, 2024
Do this tour! - Jessica was absolutely amazing! I learned so much about Salem and we had time to explore ourselves! It was so much in a day it makes you want to come back for sure!! She was great at answering all my questions and making recommendations on where to go. It was a little hard to find where to meet and who the person was. a sign or something visual would be nice especially in a very busy wharf. Other than that, absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend!
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Sarah_b
Aug 23, 2024
Amazing - We had the best tour guide. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously. I enjoyed the candy from the candy house. Had a great time.
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Steve_s
Aug 23, 2024
Relaxing day with very knowledgeable guide. - Great day. Really love the historic preservation of Salem’s buildings. Our guide was knowledgeable of the history. Only thing that would have made the day better would have been knowing the Essex Museum was closed that day. We would have scheduled another day so we could have taken that in.
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Robyn_m
Aug 23, 2024
Do this tour! - Jessica was absolutely amazing! I learned so much about Salem and we had time to explore ourselves! It was so much in a day it makes you want to come back for sure!! She was great at answering all my questions and making recommendations on where to go. It was a little hard to find where to meet and who the person was. a sign or something visual would be nice especially in a very busy wharf. Other than that, absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend!
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Richard_b
Sep 1, 2024
Great historical tour of Salem - The ferry ride over was lovely! Cameron did a great job, giving us interesting facts without being gory. The museum's presentation was informative and historical again without being overly gory. Walking with Cameron as he explained about the historic homes and buildings are fun and informative. He was professional but also very personable. My favorite part were the gardens behind the last house we visited. They were in full bloom and gorgeous. Thank you, Cameron.
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Carol_b
Aug 31, 2024
Never saw the tour guide!! - When we arrived at gate , we never saw a tour guide! We lost the total amount of tour times 2. When I called they were not helpful!!
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