Salem Day Trip from Boston by Train: The Legacy of Witches
4 hours
Max 14-28
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Travel comfortably and quickly from Boston to Salem in under 1 hour by train for a stress-free day trip.
- Follow an expert guide on a walking tour of historic Salem through the real locations of the Salem Witch Trials.
- See the town’s oldest cemetery, historic churches, and preserved colonial homes--many of which are featured in the popular film Hocus Pocus.
- Discover how Salem has turned a dark past into a story of reflection and resilience.
- Visit the Salem Witch Museum (Sun–Thurs) or Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat) and dive deeper into Salem's history.
- Sites Visited
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial
- The Burying Point
- Old Town Hall
- Bewitched Statue
- Ropes Mansion and Gardens
- The First Church in Salem
- The Witch House
- Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours)
- Real Pirates Museum (Friday & Saturday tours)
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum (Sun-Thurs only)
- Entrance to Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat only)
- Round-trip Rail tickets from Boston-Salem
Uncover tales of the Witch Trials on an ultimate Salem day trip from Boston by train
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Latest reviews
Excellent
I really enjoyed the way the guide delivered the stories about the attractions
GetYourGuide customer · Joanne · Oct 29, 2025 Excellent
Loved the guide Elizabeth, very soothing voice, no rush, gave good stories. Loved the train ride. Very helpful at the train station. Easy to get back to city on train. Beautiful town of Salem. Very good recommendations.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Oct 28, 2025 Great
The tour was nice. Our guide was very knowledgeable. However, it was recommended we show up 30 minutes early. I did, and no one was there. I finally called a help line. The guide had showed up 45 minutes early, saw no one there, and went inside. Luckily, someone contacted her, and she came out to find me and several others.
Viator customer · Charisse · Oct 28, 2025 Excellent
Elizabeth was amazing. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made the tour fun and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend her and this tour to anyone interested in the history of Salem, MA.
Tripadvisor customer · Chastity · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Elizabeth was very helpful and informative, couldn’t do enough for us.
GetYourGuide customer · United Kingdom · Oct 25, 2025FAQs
What's the difference between this tour and the Salem in a Day from Boston by Ferry?
This Salem day trip from Boston covers the same powerful stories and iconic sites as our ferry-based Legacy of Witches tour—but with a few small twists. You'll travel by commuter train instead of ferry. The walking tour follows a slightly different route, but visits all the same key sites. Your museum visit to either the Salem Witch Museum or Real Pirates Museum happens at the end of your tour, and your return train ticket is flexible so you can explore more of Salem on your own afterwards.
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