Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present

Depending on which tour time you choose, you'll have the option to visit the Salem Witch Museum (9:30 am tours) or the Real Pirates Museum (9:25 am tours). Set out by ferry from Boston to be transported back in time to the 1692 Witch Trials. Learn the stories of the key figures that played a role in the witchcraft panic of Salem, Massachusetts. Your guide will take you to all the key must-see sights including Burying Point, the final resting place of notable Salem residents. Discover the role each of these key sights played. Come to understand what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria. Even take a photo with the Bewitched Statue and enjoy some free time before sailing back to Boston, on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston.

Meet your guide and begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! Board the Salem Ferry in Boston and enjoy the scenery as you pass the Boston Harbor Islands and head up the coast of the North Shore before docking in Salem in just about an hour. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included in the cost of your tour.

After arriving in Salem, you'll follow your guide through the Salem Maritime National Historic Site towards the Witch Museum. If you booked a tour with a 9:30 am start time, you'll then head to the Salem Witch Museum, where you’ll be transported back to 1692 and experience the history of the Salem Witch Trials before your walking tour through the town. Take away important lessons from how the events played out, meet the key figures who drove the witchcraft panic, and examine how these themes are applicable to modern culture. If you booked the tour starting at 9:25 am, you’ll visit the Real Pirates Museum after your walking tour of Salem.

Next, you'll pause for reflection at this powerful memorial honoring the innocent victims of the Witch Trials. Dedicated in 1992—the 300th anniversary of the trials—by Elie Wiesel, the memorial commemorates the 20 victims in their own words, featuring proclamations of innocence taken from the court transcripts. You'll also visit the nearby Burying Point, the final resting place key figures of the trials, as well as notable Salem residents.

After learning about Salem's dramatic past, you'll switch gears for an exploration of witches in modern pop culture. One can't-miss site is the famous Bewitched Statue, commemorating the famous sitcom, which filmed several episodes in Salem in 1970.

Visiting this spot, featured in the Disney movie “Hocus Pocus”, will put a spell on you! Explore the gardens that are open to the public. Please note entrance to the house is not included in this tour. You'll also swing by the First Church of Salem as you begin to wrap up your day of sightseeing.

Pause outside the only building still standing with direct ties to the 1692 Salem Witch Trials: the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin.

Before boarding the ferry back to Boston, you'll have free time to do some shopping or grab lunch on your own. Your guide will provide recommendations for the best restaurants and shops to check out.

Board the return ferry for the journey back to Boston.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
• Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
• 9:30 am tour only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
• 9:25 am tour only: Entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
• Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
• This tour is in English.

• Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present
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• Local English-speaking guide
• Included only on 9:25am tour, Entrance to Real Pirates Museum
• Included only on 9:30am tour, Entrance to Salem Witch Museum
• Guided walking tour
• Entrance to one museum, determined by the tour departure time
• Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem

• 9:25 am tour does not include entrance to the Salem Witch Museum.
• 9:30 am tour does not include entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Lunch
• Gratuities

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- This is a walking tour on various terrains so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations. - Weather Awareness: Salem summers can be hot and humid. Expect temperatures to rise, especially during midday hours. Dress in lightweight, breathable clothing to stay comfortable. - Sun Protection: Don’t forget your sunblock, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat or cap. - Hydration: Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Walks - USA.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 127 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.