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
207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Salem history overshadowed
Laura B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour and tour guide were interesting but not as good as others. It seems that the history of Salem is getting taken over by Hollywood fantasy. The traffic was horrific and way over crowded.
A wonderful way to...
Amy S,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful way to explore Salem with a guide that knows all the spots! We did the ferry option on a Saturday. The walk and talk was from about 10-1:15, with a couple hours on our own. We chose not to do the museum as we wanted lunch and some shopping! Our guide, Alexandra, was amazing! She was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and answered all of our silly questions along the way!
Fantastic day in Salem
Cynthia K,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Ferry ride was fun, arrive early if you want outside seats. The walking portion is about 2.5 miles total, with stops along the way. Our tour guide Alexandria(Alex) was amazing. So knowledgeable and personable. Love how she brought the history of Salem to life,,especially the Salem Witch Trails. Highly recommend this tour.
Great time
Christine L,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was so good, our guide was very knowledgeable. And Salem was so much fun we went back for another day
Wonderful tour! Our tour...
Lori K,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! Our tour guide was the BEST! She was so knowledgeable and helpful with our entire experience.
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