Salem Witch Tour from Boston by Train
ID: GYG1003694-1553760
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Take a scenic train ride from Boston to the historic maritime town of Salem where you'll discover the real story behind the Salem Witch Trials.
Meet your guide at Boston’s North Station and board a quick commuter train, arriving to Salem in under an hour. Your guide handles all the planning, so you can sit back and relax on your city escape to the quaint town of Salem.
Your walking tour begins in the heart of Salem, where cobbled streets whisper tales from 1692. Stand at the Witch Trials Memorial and reflect at the stone benches etched with the names of the condemned. At the nearby Burying Point cemetery, the oldest in Salem, hear about the figures who shaped early America and the consequences of fear run wild.
Stroll through town as your guide connects Salem’s past and present. Pass the Bewitched Statue and Ropes Mansion—made famous in Hocus Pocus—and stop outside the Witch House, the only building still standing with direct ties to the trials.
Your journey through time ends with a deep dive into Salem's history at either the Salem Witch Museum (Sun–Thurs), with dramatic exhibits and immersive storytelling, or the Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat), where a shipwreck uncovers unexpected tales of rebellion, treasure, and truth.
You’ll leave with a new understanding of Salem—not just what happened, but why it matters. Take the return train to Boston at your leisure or linger longer in this unforgettable town.
Highlights
- Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and Burying Point cemetery
- Get historic insight from your expert guide at every stop
- Hear how Salem reckons with its haunting past
- Enjoy a stress-free trip from from Boston by train
- Dive deep at either the Salem Witch (Sun–Thurs) or Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is in English.
We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Sun-Thurs tour only: Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum
Fri & Sat tours only: Entrance to Real Pirates Museum
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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.
INCLUDED
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Entrance to the Salem Witch Museum (Sun-Thurs only)
- Entrance to Real Pirates Museum (Fri & Sat only)
- Round-trip Rail tickets from Boston-Salem
- Small group of max 14 people
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
