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

6057 reviews

4 hours

Max 14

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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Excellent
Elizabeth, my tour guide was the best! She lnew the answers to all our questions and she was passionate about the history and the town. I would definitely recommend her to everyone!
Tripadvisor customer · Rosa · Aug 17, 2025
Excellent
Guido was the best tour guide we could have hoped for! Super knowledgable and passionate about the history including but beyond the witch trials-- we learned about the local architecture, the connections to the Revolutionary War, the best tips on gift shops and eateries around town, and niche Salem trivia! Best part of our Boston trip
GetYourGuide customer · Celine · United States · Aug 07, 2025
Excellent
This was by far one of the best things we did when visiting Boston. The food tips and history made the tour come alive. The family loved the interactions at the witch museum and the peacefulness of the gardens.
Tripadvisor customer · korina · Aug 07, 2025
Excellent
Elizabeth B. was fantastic. she knew everyone's name and nade sure they felt included. she was very knowledgable and answered all the questions we had. loved the tour!!!
GetYourGuide customer · audrey · United States · Aug 04, 2025
Great
Our tour guide Penny was amazing, very sweet and extremely knowledgeable about the history. She took a moment to introduce the folks on the tour. My favorite part was that the group size was small compared to others we saw that had 30+ people. It made the �� tour feel more intimate and less touristy We will definitely be back!
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 03, 2025

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.

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