Boston and Salem Witch Trials Historical Tour

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. See the Witch Trails Memorial and learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the many ghosts of Salem and see historical sites from the 17th century. See the Witch House, the only house still standing that is directly connected to the Witch Trials. Learn about how Salem became one of the richest cities in America through its trade with the Far East.
Break for lunch in a local Boston market.
Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through of Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.
Our tour guides are fully licensed by Salem!

Meeting Point

Snow Hill Street & Hull Street

Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes

East India Square

158 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.

15 minutes

Salem Common

Washington Sq, Salem, 01970, Massachusetts

See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.

25 minutes

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

24 Liberty St, Off Charter Street, Salem, 01970, Massachusetts

Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

25 minutes

The Burying Point

51 Charter St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.

15 minutes

Houdini Way

Houdini Way, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.

10 minutes

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Essex and Washington Street, Salem, 01970, Massachusetts

Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!

10 minutes

The Witch House at Salem

310 Essex Street, Salem, 01970-3257, Massachusetts

Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria

20 minutes

Ropes Mansion and Garden

318 Essex St, Salem, 01970-3257, Massachusetts

Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today

15 minutes

Chestnut Street District

Chestnut Street District, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age

15 minutes

Hamilton Hall

Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Proctor's Ledge Memorial

7 Pope St, Salem, 01970-2112, Massachusetts

See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.

15 minutes

Boston Public Market

100 Hanover St, Boston, 02108-2407, Massachusetts

60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston
50 min - drive back to Boston

1 hour, 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Paul Revere House

19 North Square, , Boston, 02113-2405, Massachusetts

See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paul Revere Mall

Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

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!

10 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

193 Salem St, , Boston, 02113-1123, Massachusetts

See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Freedom Trail

Boston, Massachusetts

Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.

30 minutes

Boston Common

139 Tremont St, , Boston, 02111-1318, Massachusetts

See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.

15 minutes