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Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

By Boston Hidden Gems

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Enjoy a unique day trip to Boston's northern shore, combining Salem and Hammond Castle! Start the day with a pickup at your door and a comfortable ride 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.

Activity location

Hammond Castle Museum
- 80 Hesperus Ave
- 01930-5273, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hammond Castle Museum
- 80 Hesperus Ave
- 01930-5273, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

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What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Guide
Hammond Castle Admission
Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
JANUARY - MARCH BOOKINGS: Hammond Castle has limited availability during the winter months, and we cannot guarantee it will be open prior to your booking this tour. We will confirm as soon as possible after booking, and refer you to another tour if we can not confirm.
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.
Hammond Castle has many narrow staircases, some with only rope banisters. While those with moderate fitness should be okay, most of Hammond Castle is not accessible to anyone who needs assistance on stairs.

Activity itinerary

Hammond Castle Museum

2h 15m
Admission ticket included

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

Salem

1h 30m

Drive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!

East India Square

Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.

Salem Common

See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

Old Burying Point Cemetery

See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.

Houdini Way

Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.

Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!

Witch House

Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria

Ropes Mansion and Garden

Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today

Chestnut Street District

Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age

Hamilton Hall

5m
Admission ticket not included

Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".

Proctor's Ledge Memorial

See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.

Boston

Return to your hotel in Boston and get dropped off at your door!

Location

Activity location

Hammond Castle Museum
- 80 Hesperus Ave
- 01930-5273, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hammond Castle Museum
- 80 Hesperus Ave
- 01930-5273, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

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