Hammond Castle & Salem Witch Trials Guided Tour
Explore Hammond Castle and Salem’s 1690s history on a semi-private guided day trip
Duration
7–8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Hotel pickup, guided tours
Highlights
Explore Hammond Castle with a private guide, then discover Salem’s maritime past and the true history of the 1690s Witch Trials.
- Explore Hammond Castle’s Great Hall and courtyard with a private guide
- Continue discovering the castle independently after your guided visit
- Walk through historic Salem while hearing ghost stories and Witch Trials history
- Discover Salem’s maritime history as a major North American port
- See Proctor’s Ledge and Chestnut Street Historic District from the road
Itinerary
- Pick up at your hotel (within 1.5 miles of Boston's North End)
- Transfer to Hammond Castle (~1 hour)
- Explore Hammond Castle with a private guide, taking in its Great Hall, beautiful courtyard, and epic location! After your tour, explore on your own to learn even more!
- Transfer to Salem (~30 minutes)
- Enjoy a lunch in Salem at the famous Rockafellas, or any of the other fine restaurants in town!
- Walk through historic downtown, hearing ghost stories and the true history of the Salem Witch Trials.
- Discover Salem's Maritime History, and learn about when it was among the largest cities and ports in North America!
- Drive by Proctor's Ledge and Chestnut Street Historic District on your way out of town.
- Return to Boston (~30 minutes)
- Drop off at your hotel.
Important details
- Be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time; pickups continue if you are not ready
- Bring a proper car seat for children under 8 years old or under 57 inches tall; car seats are not provided
- Requires navigating many worn, uneven and narrow stairs at Hammond Castle, with no elevator or alternate route
- Not suitable if you need walking assistance on stairs or unstable ground beyond built-in banisters
- Expect seasonal Hammond Castle availability, which may change unexpectedly
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days before the tour. Receive a 50% refund when you cancel 3–6 days before the tour. No refund within 3 days of the tour.
Product ID: SX56P7
FAQs
Expect a message the day before your tour with your pickup time. Be ready 10 minutes early, since the guide needs to continue with other pickups.
No. Hammond Castle has many stairs and narrow, one-person-at-a-time corridors, with no elevator or escalator. There is no way around the stairs, and it is not suitable if you need walking assistance on stairs or unstable ground beyond the built-in banisters.
Yes, if your child is under 8 years old or under 57 inches tall. Bring a proper car seat (none are provided), and note that refunds are not available day-of if you don’t have proper seating.
Related locations
Hammond Castle Museum
Admission includedStanding on a rocky promontory above the Atlantic, Hammond Castle Museum draws you into a world that feels centuries removed from the Massachusetts shoreline. The stone walls, Gothic arches, and interior courtyard of Hammond Castle Museum evoke a European fortress, yet this remarkable structure was purpose-built in the late 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. as both a private residence and a showcase for his wide-ranging collections.
