• Salem - Salem, MA, attracts visitors with its witchcraft history, museums, and maritime allure. Discover witch trial sites, the Salem Witch Museum, and waterfront attractions.

• The House of the Seven Gables - Our tour will pass by this Salem museum, which inspired one of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most renowned works.

• Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Our Salem tour will visit this poignant memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, offering a moment to reflect on a darker, often misunderstood chapter of the area’s history.

• Old Burying Point Cemetery - Also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, this burial ground is the final resting place for many notable residents, including a Mayflower sea captain, an American Revolutionary War soldier, and a notorious judge linked to the Salem Witch Trials.

• Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery - If you’re a film enthusiast with a passion for horror movies, this museum is a must-see! Inform your tour guide if you’d like to visit this museum filled with horror film props and memorabilia.

• Witch House - One of the top attractions in Salem is this historic structure, one of the remaining houses connected to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Arrange admission in advance or pay at the door to enter the museum and learn more about one of the most infamous events in colonial American history.

• Witch Dungeon Museum - Our Salem tour will pass by this museum and house designed to recreate the experience of Salem, Massachusetts, during a time of paranoia and literal witch hunts.

• Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery - Visit this cherished statue dedicated to the 60s sitcom Bewitched and hear some background on its connection to the town from your local tour guide.

• Salem Witch Museum - Our private Salem tour will pass by this museum dedicated to the history of witchcraft and the Salem Witch Trials. You’ll learn all about the myths and facts behind the trials and their tragic aftermath.

• Peabody Essex Museum - For any art lovers in the group, we’ll be happy to arrange admission or stop at this museum, one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States, featuring an impressive collection of art from around the world.

• Pickering Wharf - This historic wharf in Salem is home to various shops and restaurants where you can enjoy some New England seafood with views of the marina.

• Salem Maritime National Historic Site - History enthusiasts will appreciate a tour stop at this national historic site, which preserves several colonial American houses, an 1871 lighthouse, and a replica tall ship.

• Phillips House - This elegant historic New England home is located on Salem’s famous Chestnut Street, where you’ll have a chance to stroll down what is considered one of America’s most beautiful streets! You’ll learn about some of the architectural aspects and history of this street’s most iconic houses.

• Essex Street Pedestrian Mall - Enjoy a walk down this pedestrian-only cobblestone-and-brick street where you can learn about its history and enjoy some shopping and dining along the way.

• Ropes Mansion and Garden - Take a tour of this 18th-century mansion, once home to three generations of the Ropes family and made famous more recently in the film Hocus Pocus.

• Salem Common - You might want to stretch your legs and take a break at this grassy lawn that has served as a common area and militia training site in Salem since the 16th and 17th centuries.

• Bearskin Neck - Your North Shore tour will stop at this peninsula, which has ties to the War of 1812 and is now a tourist destination with various shops and restaurants. Ask your tour guide where you can stop for some great New England seafood!

• Fishermen’s Memorial Monument - We’ll stop for tour photos and some historical background on this iconic eight-foot-tall statue located on Gloucester’s Stacy Esplanade.

• Singing Beach - Discover the story behind this uniquely named beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Please note this is a popular beach with limited parking during high season. The North Shore has plenty of beach and natural area options for your driving tour!

• Motif Number 1 - Learn from your tour guide why this Rockport fishing shack is one of the top destinations on the North Shore for artists and has earned the title of “the most often-painted building in America.”

• Private transportation
• Local English-speaking guide
• Exploration of Cape Ann peninsula, including Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, and Rockport
• Visit to historic sites in Salem
• Opportunity to explore several seaside towns
• Custom pick up and drop off

• Food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
• Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

This tour from Boston to the North Shore is the perfect day trip, customized for your group! As we journey up the Atlantic Coast, we can stop at any location for exploration on foot.

We’ll start with a Salem tour, delving into this town’s complex past, passing by the Salem Witch Museum and House of Seven Gables. Among the top things to do in Salem: visit a cemetery with notable burials and connections to the Salem Witch Trials.

Other fascinating places in Massachusetts include Rockport and Gloucester, known for picturesque lighthouses, and Marblehead, boasting charming houses along a rocky coastline. Discover the beauty and art scene of a hidden gem, Bearskin Neck, and see the most-painted building in the U.S., the Motif No. 1 fishing shack!

In Manchester-by-the-Sea, you’ll find serene beaches and upscale boutiques, and in Beverly, beautifully preserved colonial architecture.

From haunting history to coastal splendor, this tour promises to capture the essence of the North Shore.

• Infant seats available upon request

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