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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.
Experience a quick, scenic ferry between Boston and Salem. Enjoy onboard amenities, stunning views, and easy access to top attractions on both sides.
Most Popular“It was very easy to buy tickets and find the ship. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The ship was fast and even though the water was choppy it was a nice way to get to Salem.”
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.
“Our guide, Stephanie, was great. So much good info about the history and stories behind this amazing town and seaport. Wonderful insight and details about so many different things. The museum presentation helped to understand the witch trials and life at that time.”
Discover Salem's witch trials, historic sites, and charming waterfront on this guided day trip from Boston, perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.
“A well organised tour. Our guide, Rory gave a detailed history of Salem. The tour included skip the line admission to the Salem Witch Museum which was very atmospheric and interesting. We had free time to explore Salem on our own. Finally we visited the…”
Discover Salem's history on a guided day trip from Boston, including train travel, walking tours, and museum visits—all with expert guides and small groups.
“Our guide was amazing! She lives in Salem and had all the best tips for us. The sights and shops she showed us were perfect. We could have done without the Salem witch museum. Otherwise we had an awesome time!”
Discover Salem’s witch trials and Boston’s revolutionary history on this private full-day tour, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.
“Maria was a fab tour guide. Really made the tour so interesting. Easy to listen to the stories too. Would def recommend her. Took us to Salem which was amazing and then a different take to Boston rather than the freedom trail as we had…”
Discover Salem's history and Hammond Castle on a private day trip from Boston, featuring expert guides, authentic insights, and stunning coastal views.
“It was really a fun trip. Our guide was super knowledgeable and added more history than one might get from doing just a regular tour. Easy pickup and drop off, great advice on places to go, and just an all around fun filled day. Lots…”
Discover Salem from Boston with this private half-day tour, featuring historic sites, movie spots, scenic views, and personalized guides for an authentic experience.
“Our family of 4 loved this tour! Martin is terrific - he knows his history. Great way to get out of Boston and spend half a day seeing the coast and learning about Salem and the Witch Trials. Would definitely recommend!”
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.
“Martin was our incredible host for this day long tour. Our family learned so much and had a great time on this tour of Salem and the North Shore. After visiting the Salem Witch Museum, Martin gave us even more history about this time period.…”
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.”
Discover Boston, Salem, and Cape Ann with this flexible, self-guided audio tour covering historic sites, scenic views, and local stories at your own pace.
“Hearing the history of the area at a leisurely pace while driving. Loved the concise history narration.”
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.
“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!”
Discover Boston and beyond with flexible self-guided tours through historic landmarks, Salem, Cape Cod, and more—perfect for independent explorers.
“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”
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.
“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 -”
Discover Salem’s witch trials history and Hammond Castle’s eccentric architecture on this small-group day trip from Boston, full of stunning coastal views and film locations.
Discover Salem’s history on this private half-day tour from Boston. Enjoy a personalized itinerary, expert guides, and scenic coastal views—all in four hours.
Revolution underfoot and cannoli at the finish line.