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15 Best Salem Tours from Boston

The Salem trips: fast ferries and guided rides to the witch city, with the trials told where they happened. October sells out by late summer; the off-season visits are calmer and better.

2.Boston: Salem by Boat Witch Trials & Walking Tour

Discover Salem’s history with a scenic boat ride from Boston, visits to key sites like the Witch Museum, and free time to explore the town’s charms.

★ 4.3

“Had an awesome day exploring Salem. Loved the Salem witch museum. I found it very interesting and informative. Our guide, Elizabeth, was fabulous. She had extensive knowledge of Salem and gave great tips for places to eat and shop. I highly recommend this tour if…”

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3.Day Trip from Boston To Salem Witch Exhibits

Discover Salem's witch trials, historic sites, and charming waterfront on this guided day trip from Boston, perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.

★ 4.5

“Easy trip from Boston hotels to Salem, we got Rory how normal does not do this trip. But he was a wealth of information and very helpful and respectful to all the guests. I would recommend the trip with theses guys for sure. Given plenty…”

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5.Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston

Discover Salem’s witch trials and Boston’s revolutionary history on this private full-day tour, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time with Alexandria. She is incredibly engaging and a great story teller. We learned so much about Salem and Boston. She had so much interesting information about the witch trials in Salem, both my kids and I loved how interesting she…”

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6.Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

Discover Salem's history and Hammond Castle on a private day trip from Boston, featuring expert guides, authentic insights, and stunning coastal views.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Maria, was waiting early at our hotel, ready to go in a very comfortable, well appointed van with nice visibility. On our way to the castle, we got acquainted and she shared details of both the castle and our day’s plans. Maria was…”

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7.Salem Private Half Day Tour from Boston, for groups 1-4

Discover Salem from Boston with this private half-day tour, featuring historic sites, movie spots, scenic views, and personalized guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Martin was an incredible guide! He is very knowledgeable. The Salem Witch Museum was fascinating and Martin drove us to Marblehead afterwards, which was amazing. Excellent experience!!!”

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8.Salem and North Shore Full Day Private Tour

Discover the scenic charm of the North Shore and Salem on this private full-day tour from Boston, featuring stunning coastlines, historic sites, and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“Martin, our guide and driver, knows his stuff! He confirmed our meeting time and location the day before, then picked us promptly. He drove us in a new clean car, and he is an excellent driver. At every stop, he shared stories and interesting facts…”

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9.Semiprivate Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

Discover Salem's witch history and explore Hammond Castle on this semi-private day trip from Boston, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and authentic experiences.

“It is an amazing tour. The small group was really nice. There is not a lot of time to shop, so make your lunch as short as possible.”

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11.Boston Private Day Trip with Salem & Cape Anns North Shore

Discover Boston’s scenic North Shore, Cape Ann, Salem, and charming coastal towns on this private day trip—perfect for history lovers and coastal scenery fans.

★ 5.0

“The scenery of the coasts and gardens. Gloucester is beautiful. Tim our guide was excellent. He was very intuitive as to our tastes. Salem was also very spooky!”

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12.Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour

Discover Boston and beyond with flexible self-guided tours through historic landmarks, Salem, Cape Cod, and more—perfect for independent explorers.

★ 4.5

“These are great tours - we did several over our vacation. A little hard to navigate in cities with a lot of traffic. We loves getting the experience of a guided tour but not being stuck on someone else's schedule”

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13.Salem Full Day Private Tour from Boston

Discover Salem’s haunted past, maritime history, and witch trials on this private, full-day Boston to Salem tour packed with authentic sights and stories.

★ 5.0

“Alexandria was a fun as well as very knowledgeable about the history of Salem. We enjoyed her narratives and guides throughout the tour. We strongly recommend her to be your guide! Cheers from, - Sasmito family -”

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