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Salem Witch Tour from Boston with Broom Making Workshop

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Highlights

  • Learn Salem’s true witch trial history with a local expert

  • Enjoy a private broom-making workshop at a local studio

  • Choose a spell or charm at a beloved Salem shop

  • Travel by train from Boston with flexible return tickets

  • Get insider tips for exploring Salem on your own

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
14
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$149.00
Child (10-14): (10-14 years)
$139.00
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Commentary

Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • Round trip MBTA tickets from Boston

  • Broom-making class with all materials

  • Spell satchel

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

Things to 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.

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 Policy

    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.

Pricing

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

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$159.00
Child (10-14): (10-14 years)
$149.00

PRICING FOR SALEM WITCH TOUR FOR SAT & SUN VALID FROM JAN 1 TO MAY 24 & NOV 16 TO DEC 31 & MAY 25 TO SEP 27 & NOV 1 TO NOV 15

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$149.00
Child (10-14): (10-14 years)
$139.00

PRICING FOR SALEM WITCH TOUR FOR FRI, SAT, SUN VALID FROM SEP 28 TO OCT 31

Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
$189.00
Child (10-14): (10-14 years)
$179.00
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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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