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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.

4.Salem Witch Tour from Boston by Train with Museum Tickets

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.

★ 4.0

“I definitely gained a lot of knowledge about the history of Salem, but I would have liked it to be shorter so I could explore on my own more before I got so burnt out I was ready to go back to Boston.”

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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

“Our family had a great time with this experience. We learned and enjoyed an unforgettable visit thru Boston and Salem. Definitely recommend Ms. Maria as your tour guide; she is very knowledgeable, respectful and friendly. Thanks!”

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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

“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…”

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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 picked us up at our hotel on time in a well-appointed van. We arrived in Salem in time for the 10:45 Salem Witch Museum admission; this served as a perfect introduction to the witch trials. Martin then walked us to the stone memorials for…”

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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 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.…”

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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.

“Our guide was incredibly friendly and full of interesting historical tidbits and fun references! The tour route was fantastic, making the experience even more enjoyable.”

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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

“Our tour guide Jenny was wonderful- entertaining, knowledgeable and accomodating! She personalized our tour and went above and beyond”

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