7-Hour Boston & Salem Guided Tour
Private Boston and Salem history tour with Revolutionary and witch-hunt stories
Duration
7 hours
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Private vehicle, guided tour
Highlights
Explore Boston and Salem's history on a private tour combining city landmarks, Revolutionary stories, and Salem's maritime past. Gratuities are not included.
- Discover how Boston grew from its earliest settlement
- Trace Revolutionary history through Little Italy
- Learn about Salem's Puritan past and witch-hunt hysteria
- Explore Salem Maritime National Historic Site
- Pass Harvard University and MIT en route to Salem
Itinerary
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50 min - Pick Up and Transfer to Salem Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable minivan and drive you out to Salem!
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30 min - Essex St. Pedestrian Mall Walk through Salem's historic downtown, listening to famous ghost stories, maritime tales, and learn about Salem's witch-hunting past.
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20 min - The Witch House Stop by one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria.
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15 min - Ropes Mansion & Garden See the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today!
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20 min - Hamilton Hall Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls, home of America's first "red carpet"!
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15 min - Chestnut Street District Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
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50 min - Return to Boston Ride in comfort back to Boston for the afternoon segment!
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1 hour - Break Take a break for lunch at a local artisinal market, with plenty of choices!
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20 min - North Square See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.
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15 min - Paul Revere Mall Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
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15 min - Old North Church See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
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20 min - Boston Common Head to the oldest public park in America, learn stories of how Boston was founded. Drive through a few Freedom Trail sites on the way!
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30 min - Drop Off Your guide will drop you off back at your hotel!
What's Included
- Private vehicle
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel at least 14 days before. Receive a 50% refund when you cancel 7–13 days before. No refunds within 7 days.
FAQs
Tour size is capped at 6 people per tour.
No. Plan to pay for your own lunch during the 1 hour of free time.
No. Gratuities are not included.
Meeting details
Pickup at location of your choice
