Salem in a Day from Boston by Ferry: The Legacy of Witches

86 reviews

7.5 hours

Max 14

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Sunday-Thursday tours only: Enter the Salem Witch Museum and hear the stories of the key figures of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials.
  • Friday & Saturday tours only: Dive deeper into Salem's maritime past by visiting the Real Pirates Museum.
  • Enjoy a scenic ferry ride up the North Shore to Salem.
  • Visit historic sites with a direct connection to the events of the Witch Trials and learn about their lasting impact.
  • Explore modern perspectives of witches in pop culture with an expert guide and small group of 14 people.
  • Sites Visited
  • Salem Witch Museum (Sun-Thurs tours only)
  • Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat tours only)
  • Salem Witch Trials Memorial
  • The Burying Point
  • Old Town Hall
  • Bewitched Statue
  • Ropes Mansion and Gardens
  • The First Church in Salem
  • The Witch House
  • Tour Includes
  • Sun-Thurs tour only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
  • Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates Museum
  • Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem
  • Small group of max 14 people
  • Local English-speaking guide

Learn the truth behind Salem's witchcraft hysteria on a fascinating day trip from Boston.

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Excellent
Wonderful experience!
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 16, 2025
Excellent
Salem is a beautiful city with a lot of charm. The boat was great, the tour guide was very nice and attentive, and the tour was very comprehensive.
GetYourGuide customer · Spain · Aug 15, 2025
Excellent
My activity was marked unpaid even though I had paid on April 19, 2025. This caused a bit of confusion but Elizabeth handled it very professionally. Elizabeth was a great tour guide.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 14, 2025
Excellent
Our tour was great! Elizabeth is a fantastic tour guide.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Aug 14, 2025
Excellent
The tour was both fun and informative. Elizabeth, the tour guide, was engaging and knowledgeable. We have a new appreciation for Salem. Recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Andre · Aug 14, 2025

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