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Salem in a Day from Boston by Ferry

Boston, Massachusetts

Salem in a Day from Boston by Ferry

Boston, Massachusetts

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Duration: 7 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Take a scenic ferry ride from Boston, MA to Salem for a full-day guided tour that dives into the town’s infamous Witch Trials, maritime history, and pop culture landmarks. This Salem experience is the perfect mix of historic insight, coastal views, and small-town charm.

🛳️ Cruise from Boston to Salem on a scenic ferry ride along the North Shore coast
🧙 Explore the Salem Witch Museum or Real Pirate Museum, depending on your visit day
🪦 Visit historic sites like the Witch Trials Memorial and the Burying Point cemetery
🧹 Snap photos at the Bewitched statue and the Hocus Pocus house on Essex Street

Full description

Climb aboard the Salem Ferry in Boston and set sail for a day packed with history, mystery, and a few surprises along the way. This full-day experience takes you up the North Shore to Salem, a town best known for the infamous Witch Trials—but there's so much more to the story. Depending on the day you visit, you’ll either step into the chilling world of 1692 at the Salem Witch Museum or dive into the town’s maritime past at the Real Pirate Museum. Whether you're drawn to witches or pirates, this walking tour delivers powerful stories, layered history, and a closer look at how Salem became the town it is today.
From memorials that honor the victims of the witch trials to pop culture landmarks like the Hocus Pocus house and the Bewitched statue, this experience balances the solemn with the playful. Stroll down Essex Street, pass historic homes and curious shops, and let your guide connect the dots between Salem’s colonial roots, tragic past, and modern-day transformation. You’ll even have time to explore on your own before heading back to Boston. For anyone visiting Massachusetts, this Salem day trip from Boston offers a thoughtful, engaging, and well-rounded look at one of the country’s most iconic small towns.

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Year-Round,
Daily 9:30am

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable walking up to 2 miles at a relaxed pace over uneven surfaces
  • Experience level: All levels are welcome
    Who can you accommodate for?
  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
  • Individuals with disabilities: The ferry is wheelchair accessible, but some historic sites may have limited accessibility. Service animals are allowed
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
    What to expect on the day of the experience?
  • Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours
  • What’s included: Round-trip ferry tickets from Boston to Salem, entrance to the Salem Witch Museum (Sunday–Thursday) or Real Pirates Museum (Friday–Saturday), guided walking tour of Salem
  • Who will be present: A local English-speaking guide will lead the tour, with up to 14 total participants
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed; everyone must have a ticket/reservation
  • Photo/video: Personal photos are encouraged throughout the tour
    How to prepare?
  • Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before ferry departure time in Boston
  • Parking: Public transportation to the ferry terminal is recommended; nearby paid parking may be available but limited
  • What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • What to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, phone/camera; food and drinks allowed on the ferry but not inside museums
  • Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: Restrooms available at the ferry terminals and designated stops in Salem
    Anything else I should know before going on this experience?
  • The tour route and timing may vary slightly depending on the day of the week and crowd levels in Salem
  • Time is allotted for self-exploration before the return ferry to Boston

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