Witch City Day Tour to Salem

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Duration: 7h
Location: Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 N. Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, United States | Salem, United States


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Full immersion into history & myths of the 1692 witch trials
Fascinating exhibits at the Salem Witch Museum
Nathaniel Hawthorne's famed House of Seven Gables
Free time to explore historic maritime sites & landmarks
Chance to see Archibald Willard's iconic Spirit of '76

Inclusions:
Guided full-day excursion to Salem
Discounted admission to The Salem Witch Museum or The House of Seven Gables
Commentary in English
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Boston hotels

Description:

Home to ethereal occurrences, tragic trials, and strange rumors of the supernatural for centuries, Salem's past is sure to draw you under its captivating spell. Delve into the diabolical legends of Salem's infamous, 17th-century witch hunts and soak up the bewitching charm of this seaside city.

Leave Boston behind and take a short ride to Marblehead, the birthplace of the United States Navy, to see Archibald Neal Willard's emblematic painting Spirit of ‘76. From here, continue to Salem; a wealth of witchcraft-themed sights and enchanting maritime culture awaits you.

For a dramatic look at the witch trials of 1692, step into the imposing stone building that houses the Salem Witch Museum. Learn about vexing witch stereotypes throughout the ages, from Hansel and Gretel to the Wicked Witch of the West, and consider the dark historical phenomenon of witch hunts.

Alternately, step into the literary world of Nathaniel Hawthorne at the House of Seven Gables. His novel of the same name was inspired by this gloomy and imposing wooden mansion. Tour the house's 8,000-square-foot (740-sq-m) expanse and learn about the individuals who called this fabled structure home.

Before you return to Boston, pass some time in Salem Harbor. Once the largest seaport in the United States, this National Historic Site includes the Custom House, the Derby Wharf, and other fascinating vestiges of the shipping industry.