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Learn the true story behind the peculiar happenings of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials in this in-depth day tour of significant historical sites, maritime legends, and pop culture destinations in Salem.

Highlights

• Sun-Thurs tours: Visit the famous Salem Witch Museum.
• Fri & Sat tours: Visit the fascinating Real Pirates Museum.
• Learn about the 1692 Witch Trials where it all happened.
• Honor the legacy at two commemorative spots.
• Enjoy free time to explore Salem on your own.

Description

Begin your voyage in the same way early settlers did: by boat! 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. If you prefer to forgo the ferry ride, select the Salem Witch Tour by Train option at time of booking for a scenic train ride from Boston's North Station to Salem in under an hour. Depending on the day of your tour, your experience includes either the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday-Thursday tours) or Real Pirate Museum (Friday & Saturday tours). At the Salem Witch Museum, you'll be transported back to 1692 and experience the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Take away important lessons from how the events played out, meet the key figures who drove the witchcraft panic, and examine how these themes are applicable to modern culture. Meanwhile, at the Real Pirate Museum, you'll explore Salem's maritime past. Originally a fishing village, the town prospered as a major seaport. You'll hear the surprising ways piracy and trade shaped Salem's history—even before and after the Witch Trials. Throughout the day, you'll also retrace the footsteps of Salem’s famous history with a walk through town. Honor the innocent victims at the Salem Witch Trial Memorial, hear of the lasting impact the Witch Trials left on the town, and learn how the present-day community continues to respect its legacy. As a bustling seaport, the town was home to merchants, sailors, and even pirates. Some of these figures played surprising roles in the town’s history, both before and after the trials. Moving onto the Burying Point, your small group will visit the final resting place of notable Salem residents and some important figures from the Witch Trials. Now that you’ve learned about the history, time to turn your attention to modern times and discover some seemingly out-of-place marks left behind by popular culture. Enjoy curious storefronts, historic homes, and more as you roam Salem’s streets. Take some photos at the Bewitched Statue, and then walk up a historic street to the setting of Hocus Pocus: Ropes Mansion. Wrap up your guided tour with a visit to the First Church in Salem and the Witch House, both of which were significant to the Salem Witch Trials. After your guided stroll through Salem, you'll have some free time to grab lunch and go shopping on your own before returning to Boston either by ferry or train depending on the option you select at booking. Please Note: On Halloween, October 31st, we will visit the Salem Witch Museum instead of the Real Pirates Museum.

Includes

Sun-Thurs tours: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum Fri & Sat tours: Entrance to the Real Pirates Museum Round-trip Ferry tickets from Boston-Salem (if option selected) Round-trip Rail tickets from Boston-Salem (if option selected) Local English-speaking guide

Important Information

• - This tour is in English. - This is a walking tour, so 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. - Sun - Thu tours only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum - Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates - Please note this tour offers multiple options, review your selection carefully, as it may affect your transportation and departure details. - 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.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund