Semiprivate Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
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About the Activity
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.7 hours to 9 hours
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Fees : Surcharges on fuel. Fuel surcharge
Guide
Hammond Castle Admission
Fees : Parking fees. Parking Fees
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 9 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, United States, 01930-5273Drive 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 photos2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Salem
Salem, United StatesDrive to Salem (~30 min). Then, enjoy an hour for lunch at one of Salem's many excellent restaurants (cost not included)!1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Learn about Salem's maritime past and how it became one of the richest cities in America.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Salem Common
Washington Sq, Salem, United States, 01970See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
24 Liberty St, Off Charter Street, Salem, United States, 01970Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Old Burying Point Cemetery
51 Charter Street, Salem, United States, 01970See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery
Essex and Washington Street, Salem, United States, 01970Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- 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
- Travelers will be picked up 1 hour before departure time
Pickup points
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)
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Printed Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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