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Salem Day Trip from Boston by Train: The Legacy of Witches

New tour

4 hours

Max 14

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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
Small group of max 14 people

Uncover tales of the Witch Trials on an ultimate Salem day trip from Boston by train

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FAQs

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.