Private Day Tour of Highlights and History in Salem and Boston
Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. Tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to learn about the maritime history of the area. Break for lunch in America's oldest tavern or restaurant. Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through all of Boston's historical landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
50 min - drive to Salem
30 min - Walk through Salem's historic downtown, listening to famous ghost stories, maritime tales, and learn about Salem's witch-hunting past
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: The Witch House at Salem, 310 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3257
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ropes Mansion and Garden, 318 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3257
Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chestnut Street District, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407
60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston
50 min - drive back to Boston
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Stop At: North Square Park, North Square &, Moon St, Boston, MA 02113
See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston. Learn about the immigrant history of the North End as told by artwork installed in the square.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113-1123
See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paul Revere Mall, Bordered by Tileston Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, MA
Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318
Drive around the oldest public park in America, listening to stories of how Boston was founded.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Visit Kendall Square in Cambridge, known as "the most innovative square mile on the planet." A dense urban area famous for start-ups and innovation - currently the location of the Boston offices for Google, Apple, Novartis, Pfizer, and Akamai, as well as the world Headquarters for Moderna. The area is also home to projects such as CRISPR, Human Genome Project, and the creation of the guidance computers that enabled Apollo spacecraft to successfully travel to the moon.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Drive through the MIT campus and learn about the university's "theory and practice" motto, focusing on belief that the dual approach of learning and doing is the way! Hear all about (in)famous MIT pranks, some of which can be seen to this day! See the main MIT building, the Great Dome.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Copley Square, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-3603
See Boston's most cultured square, home to many historical institutions including first buildings for MIT, Museum of Fine Arts, Northeaster, Museum of Science, and more. Today it is home to the historical Copley Library, Trinity Church, Old South Church, and John Hancock tower. No expense was spared by the city of Boston when building this square! The Copley Library contains "America's Sistine Chapel", painted over the course of 30 years by John Singer Sargent.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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 do 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 must be registered as separate tour guests."
"Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 7 Hours
Start location: Snow Hill Street & Hull Street, Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Boston Logan International Airport, 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128
Ports- FLYNN cruiseport boston Black Falcon Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.