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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.
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Boston Hidden Gems
Itinerary
Hammond Castle Museum
Drive to Hammond Castle (~60 min). At Hammond Castle (~75 min), you will enjoy a guided tour, learning about the origin and history behind the Castle. You will then have time to explore the rest of the grounds and take photos
2 hoursAdmission IncludedSalem
Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!
2 hoursLearn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.
15 minutesSalem Common
See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
20 minutesSalem Witch Trials Memorial
Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
25 minutesOld Burying Point Cemetery
See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
15 minutesLearn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
10 minutesBewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
10 minutesThe Witch House at Salem
Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
20 minutesRopes Mansion and Garden
Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today
15 minutesStroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
15 minutesHamilton Hall
Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
5 minutesProctor's Ledge Memorial
See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
15 minutesBoston
Return to your hotel in Boston and get dropped off at your door!
30 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Guide
- Hammond Castle Admission
- Parking fees
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems (Hammond Castle has many steep, narrow stairs)
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.