Salem Witch Tour from Boston: History, Hysteria & Handcrafted Brooms
4 hours
Max 14
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Ride the train from Boston to Salem with your guide and get prepped with real historical context along the way.
- Walk through key witch trial landmarks with a licensed local expert who separates fact from fiction.
- Visit the Witch Trials Memorial, the Witch House, and more—each site revealing a different chapter of 1692.
- Create your own rustic broom in a private hands-on workshop at a woman-owned Salem studio.
- Stop by a local spell shop to choose a personal charm that adds a magical (and meaningful) touch to your journey.
- Get insider tips from your guide for exploring Salem on your own—whether you're hungry, curious, or just want the perfect souvenir.
- Sites Visited
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial
- The Burying Point
- Old Town Hall
- Bewitched Statue
- Ropes Mansion & Gardens
- First Church in Salem
- Witch House
- Spell shop
- The Witchery
- Tour Includes
- Round trip MBTA tickets from Boston
- Broom-making class with all materials
- Spell satchel
The Experience: Step Into Salem’s Darkest Chapter—Then Craft a Little Magic
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FAQs
Is this a Salem witch trials tour?
Very much so. This is a history-forward, site-rich, fact-based tour focused on the real events of 1692, told with empathy and depth.
Will I have time to explore Salem on my own?
Yes! After the tour concludes, you’ll have free time to grab lunch, visit a museum, or just wander before catching a flexible return train.
What age is this tour best for?
Guests aged 10+ are welcome. Parents may need to assist younger children during the broom-making class.
Can I ship my broom home?
Absolutely. A nearby UPS store stocks broom-sized boxes and your guide will help you get there after the class.
Do we really make a broom?
Yes! In a private session at The Witchery, you’ll craft your own rustic broom to take home. It’s creative, hands-on, and totally Salem.
What makes this Salem witch tour different?
This is a historian-led, deeply researched experience—guided by a licensed expert, as required in Salem. That license isn’t just a formality—it’s your assurance that your guide has passed rigorous testing and training to provide accurate, respectful, and compelling storytelling grounded in real history. And it's the only tour from Boston that includes a private broom-making workshop.
Is this a Salem witch tour from Boston?
Yes! This day trip begins at Boston’s North Station and includes round-trip MBTA train tickets to Salem.
