Explore Hammond Castle & Salem Witch Trials Day Trip
Visit Hammond Castle Museum, then explore Salem’s maritime history and 1690s Witch Trials
Duration
7 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Transport, water, tickets
Highlights
- Explore Hammond Castle Museum and its historic interiors
- Learn about Salem’s maritime history with your guide
- Hear the true story of the 1690s Witch Trials
- Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided
- Take a 1-hour break to buy lunch on your own
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Transportation surcharges
- Entry tickets to Hammond Castle
Things to know
Hammond Castle has many stairs and narrow corridors, with no elevator or escalator; it is not suitable if you need walking assistance on stairs or unstable ground. Children under 8 or under 57 inches must bring a proper car seat; none are provided and refunds are not available day-of for lack of proper seating. Hammond Castle is open seasonally and unexpected schedule changes may affect availability.
Gratuity is not included (industry standard is $5–10/hr).
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before your tour. 50% refund if you cancel at least 3 days before your tour. No refunds within 3 days.
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.
Meeting details
Various
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.
