Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Overview
Take a semi-private day trip you'll never forget! Start the day with a pickup at your door, then ride up the North Shore to Hammond Castle, located on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Take a guided tour of the castle, learning about the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who built it. Enjoy free time to explore the castle and gardens with plenty of opportunities for stunning photos. Drive to Salem, where you will have free time for lunch. Choose from a wide variety of dining options in the historic downtown. After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour of Salem. Learn about the infamous witch trials of 1692, see the real places where the victims were hanged. Learn the story of the "Corwin Curse" as you take a picture in front of the historic Witch House. See the locations where Hocus Pocus was filmed. Take a drive through one of the most beautiful streets in North America, lined with mansions built on the city's maritime fortune.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Hammond Castle Admission
- Parking Fees
- Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You will be messaged your pickup time in the early afternoon the day before your tour.For Airport and Cruiseport pickups, we do offer a private option for this tour; pickups from flights and cruises are NOT available on semiprivate tours
What To Expect
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Hammond Castle Museum
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Salem
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
East India Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Common
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Burying Point Cemetery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Houdini Way
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Witch House at Salem
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ropes Mansion and Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chestnut Street District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamilton Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Proctor's Ledge Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boston
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems (Hammond Castle has many steep, narrow stairs)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to allow you on the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children, regardless of age, must be registered as separate tour guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-400049P22
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