Salem Witch Trials Tour from Boston by optional Ferry or Train
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Salem, Massachusetts: a quaint, sleepy, Puritan fishing village where nothing exciting happened...until peculiar things began to frighten the otherwise quiet community, and the fear of witches among them drove the village to its breaking point. Known for the infamous 1692 Witch Trials, Salem offers the unique opportunity to dive into the true history of what actually happened in the very setting where these stories took place. Visit eight significant sites and learn about the town's seafaring past as your guide reveals what drove reasonable townsfolk to utter hysteria on this perfectly planned day trip from Boston. Depending on the day of your tour, you'll visit the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours) or the Real Pirates Museum (Friday & Saturday tours). Select the Salem Witch Tour by Train option at time of booking if you prefer to travel by train instead of the ferry to Salem.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
This tour is in English.
Sun - Thu tours only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates
Please note that the tour itinerary might vary depending on the chosen option.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sun-Thurs tours: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
Local English-speaking guide
Round-trip Rail tickets from Boston-Salem if option chosen
Fri & Sat tours: Entrance to the Real Pirates Museum
Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem if option chosen
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
What To Expect
Salem Ferry
Meet your guide and begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! (if ferry option chosen) Board the Salem Ferry in Boston and enjoy the scenery as you pass the Boston Harbor Islands and head up the coast of the North Shore before docking in Salem in just about an hour. Your roundtrip ferry ticket is included in the cost of your tour.
Begin your journey by meeting your guide at Boston’s North Station (if train option chosen). From here, board a comfortable commuter train for a scenic, 35-minute ride to Salem. It’s a stress-free start to your day trip, with round-trip tickets included.
Options
Salem Witch Tour by Train
Salem Witch Tour from Boston by Train with Museum Tickets
Starting point:
North Station, 135 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present
Boston Day Tour by Ferry
Starting point:
200 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved our tour
Jessica M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Elizabeth was an absolutely fabulous tour guide! She was very thorough with instructions, which I always appreciate, and had a ton of knowledge about the history. She was also a major trooper when we were hit with a massive rain storm and we decided to brave it to finish the tour! Although we had to take the train instead of the ferry due to weather, it was nice to be so close to town and have more departure times. Going on a Monday in the rain helped with crowds also and we were able to get right in to restaurants and shops afterwards. Would highly recommend this tour if you want an expansive history of Salem and a tour guide that is enthusiastic with her love of the information. Thanks Elizabeth!
Tour guude was amazing...
Aldo T,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
3.00Tour guude was amazing but VERY expensive for what it was. We did nkt take the scenic ferry due to rough waters instead we got the old smelly train ride.
Informative & thought provoking
PAMELA C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were to meet and begin our tour at the ferry. Due to weather the ferry didn't run, but we were not notified of the change of meeting location until 15 minutes before we needed to be there. Very poor communication. After paying extra train fare we arrived at the new meeting place minutes before the tour was leaving. Alexandra Smith did an excellent job with the tour. Her extensive knowledge of the historical events, their causes and extenuating circumstances affecting the status of Salem economy and events leading to the hysteria of the trials was enlightening, interesting and thought provoking. Her enthusiasm in the presentation encouraged everyone present to hear the entire story. Despite the debacle beginning the tour, once we were all together I believe our little group of 13 went away with much more knowledge and understanding of the life and customs of the early Salem settlers.
Tour Companies need to hire people with more character!
Marianne G,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00I would recommend this as far as taking the ferry is easier than driving. You take your chances with your tour guide. We had Brian who showed up just before departure leaving us all waiting on the dock in the cold wind(October). He barely had any emotion and his stories were lack luster bordering on boring. We had one gentleman on a scooter that fell off the sidewalk because of the condition of the sidewalk. It was missing bricks and leaned down to the street. Luckily the man was ok and was very good about it. Brian did rush back to his aid but he should have been on the look out for conditions like this. This should never have happened. Ive done other tours and a lot of guides really put in a show. They give you stories and background information. Brian he barely waited for us all the catch up before he started talking. Personally I would have rather heard about more witch trials than authors. This was a thumbs down but it was all due to our tour guide.
Salem guide
Debbie C,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was amazing and she is so very knowledgeable of the history of Salem. It was very enjoyable and I learned a lot. She has a lot of enthusiasm when speaking!!!
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