Overview
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7 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
What To Expect
Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.
Salem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
Options
Cruiseport Pickup
Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
Standard Pickup
Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful, full of history and good conversation.
Ernesto V,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good attention to every detail. Excellent explanation and appropriate timing for each activity on the tour. I had two children aged 10 and 11, and they had a great time; they learned and did not get tired of the tour.
What a great day in Boston!
megsnm2026,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Jenny, and she was The Best! She knew how to keep adults AND teens enjoying the tour, and was kind and warm. She knew her history and was a great story teller AND driver. It’s a great tour when you just want to hit the Boston highlights. I highly recommend!
Flexible day trip
Alan W,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We often book private day trips because they maximize flexibility. In this case rain and walking endurance required some changes but it all worked out to provide a good overview of Salem and an intro to the freedom trail in Boston.
Perfect day
Nicole S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jenny was absolutely amazing. My mom has a hard time walking and Jenny pretty much turned Salem into a driving tour for her. Making sure she didn’t miss any of the stops or stories. When we told her of the things we’ve already seen in Boston or the other tour we were doing she rearranged the Boston portion with stops she knew we wouldn’t have gotten to see. This was an incredible tour for us and Jenny was just remarkable.
Salem and Boston
208sherrier,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexandria was phenomenal! Great day with great knowledge and fun stories! She was kind and helpful. We packed so much in one day!
Day spent in Salem and Boston
Sherrie R,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day exploring Salem and Boston. Our guide was knowledgeable and had great stories. She was kind and considerate and respectful of the history.
Wonderful experience!
Journey48235895804,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was extremely knowledgeable and just a really friendly and pleasant person. We were very lucky to have her as a guide, from not only her knowledge of historical facts but suggestions for things to do and see. It really felt like a friend taking us around the sites and she was able to drive to an area (Cambridge) that my daughter requested. I highly recommend this tour and hope that you get Jenny as a guide!
Awesome cruise port visit to Salem and Boston!
Fearless33533805278,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best shore excursion of a bucket list item to visit Salem! Maria was exceptional and very knowledgeable at guiding us via a walking tour of Salem and of all of the planned places we wanted to visit and more. (Bewitched, Salem witch trials /memorials, cemetery , Hocus-pocus sites) Also time for a little shopping, pick up and drop off at cruise port was perfect and on time! We also had time to drive by sites in Boston for quick pictures. hey, another booking with Boston Hidden Gems Maria in the future! Highly recommended and appreciated how fun , friendly and on time Maria was with our tour.
Alexandria was excellent
Traveler146353,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexandria was professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant. She adjusted the schedule to meet our requests. Well done!
All day Salem private tour
Tina C,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific day in Salem learning of the history of the town as well as the witch trials with detailed, in depth information. Our guide, Jenny, was engaging, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. We could modify to suit our preferences throughout the day since it was a private tour (husband had difficulty walking as the day progressed, so Jenny accommodated the itinerary to make him comfortable). Great communication from the tour company from the time we booked months ago through the day of. Very convenient pick up and drop off at the cruise port. Would definitely book with them again.
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