Explore Salem’s true witch trial history with a licensed local guide—then craft your own rustic broom in a private workshop. A day trip from Boston that blends fact, folklore, and fun.
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
Go beyond the ghost stories on this immersive Salem day trip from Boston. Led by a licensed local historian, you’ll uncover the real events of 1692 as you explore the town’s most iconic landmarks. On a guided walking tour, you'll learn how fear and misinformation fueled one of the darkest chapters in American history—then enjoy a creative twist. You’ll visit a beloved local spell shop before rolling up your sleeves in a private broom-making workshop at a woman-owned studio. With a handmade broom to take home and flexible train tickets for easy travel, this tour blends deep historical insight with just the right amount of hands-on magic.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Round trip MBTA tickets from Boston
- Broom-making class with all materials
- Spell satchel
- Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Start / End Locations
Start Location: North Station, 135 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at North Station Boston, 135 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114. Enter through the main entrance, near the Bobby Orr statue.
Start Location Direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2W7UgJKb8ERVCZfp6
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour covering 1-1.5miles on various terrains so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
- Weather Awareness (July/August): Salem summers can be hot and humid with limited access to shade. It is reccomended to bring water.
- This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Please note that Broom making class cannot accept guests under 10 years old.
Know Before You Go
- This tour meets 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests & MBTA rail schedules, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles)
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- This is a walking tour covering 1-1.5miles on various terrains so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
- This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Please note that Broom making class cannot accept guests under 10 years old.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Options
Pricing for Salem Witch Tour for FRI valid from Jan 1 to May 24 & Nov 16 to Dec 31 & May 25 to Sep 27 & Nov 1 to Nov 15
Pricing for Salem Witch Tour for FRI valid from Jan 1 to May 24 & Nov 16 to Dec 31 & May 25 to Sep 27 & Nov 1 to Nov 15
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | $159.00 |
| Child (0-3 years) | $149.00 |
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
