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 with a small group of 14 people. 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).
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
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
Small group of 14 people max
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
Boston Day Tour by Ferry: Salem Witch Trials Past to Present
Reviews
189 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not for October
Terry W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Moves quickly and not enough free time. Ferry time needs to be layer so there is more free time to explore.
Exceptional day tour
Julie C,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Stephanie was amazing! The co-guide Elizabeth was very nice. The tour was very historically accurate while also touching on pop culture. It was wonderful. We went to the witch museum. I would love to go back to see the pirate museum. Apparently there are real artifacts of a pirate ship there.
Salem History Lesson
Kelly M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very fun and history filled tour. One note, for those hoping for an independent tour related to the witch trials, this isn't it. Tour focused on historic home and buildings as well as general history of Salem. Great, friendly, and well informed guide.
Interesting tour
Karen M,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Interesting tour. Included ferry ticket and witch museum. Be prepared for lots of walking. Elizabeth was fun and she is very knowledgeable on history of witches. Nice town to walk around and see the sites.
Great day!
Melinda M,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Learned a lot of history of Salem. Wish we had more time at Salem witch museum to shop. Could have done without the second 10 min presentation. Loved Essex street and the witch trials memorial. Overall though it was a great day despite the rain!
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