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Overview
This tour from Boston to the North Shore is the perfect day trip, customised for your group! As we journey up the Atlantic Coast, we can stop at any location for exploration on foot.
We’ll start with a Salem tour, delving into this town’s complex past, passing by the Salem Witch Museum and House of Seven Gables. Among the top things to do in Salem: visit a cemetery with notable burials and connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
Other fascinating places in Massachusetts include Rockport and Gloucester, known for picturesque lighthouses, and Marblehead, boasting charming houses along a rocky coastline. Discover the beauty and art scene of a hidden gem, Bearskin Neck, and see the most-painted building in the US, the Motif No. 1 fishing shack!
In Manchester-by-the-Sea, you’ll find serene beaches and upscale boutiques, and in Beverly, beautifully preserved colonial architecture.
From haunting history to coastal splendour, this tour promises to capture the essence of the North Shore.
Activity location
- Salem
- Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Salem
- Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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What's included, what's not
- Private transport
- Local english speaking guide.
- Exploration of Cape Ann peninsula, including Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, and Rockport
- Visit to historic sites in Salem
- Opportunity to explore several seaside towns
- Custom pick up and drop off!
- Food and drink, souvenirs, tips/service charge for your guide
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transport options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats available upon request
Activity itinerary
Salem
- 3h
Salem, MA, draws visitors with witchcraft history, museums, and maritime charm. Explore witch trials sites, the Salem Witch Museum, and waterfront attractions.
The House of the Seven Gables (Pass by)
Our tour will pass by this Salem museum that served as the inspiration for one of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most famous works.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial (Pass by)
Our Salem tour will stop at this moving memorial dedicated to the victims of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and where we can reflect on a darker, often misunderstood period of the area’s history.
Old Burying Point Cemetery (Pass by)
Also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, this burial ground is the resting place for many notable residents of the area, including a Mayflower sea captain, American Revolutionary War soldier, and infamous judge connected to the Salem Witch Trials.
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery (Pass by)
If you’re a film fanatic with a love for horror films, this museum is a must-visit for you! Let your tour guide know if you’d like to stop at this museum filled with horror film props and memorabilia.
Witch House (Pass by)
One of the top things to do in Salem is to visit this historic structure, one of the remaining houses with ties to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Arrange admission in advance or pay at the door to enter the museum and learn more about one of the most notorious events of colonial American history.
Witch Dungeon Museum (Pass by)
Our tour of Salem will pass by this museum and house built to simulate the experience of Salem, Massachusetts, a time of paranoia and literal witch hunts.
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery (Pass by)
Visit this beloved statue dedicated to the 60s sitcom Bewitched and hear some background on its connection to the town by your local tour guide.
Salem Witch Museum (Pass by)
Our private Salem tour will pass by this museum dedicated to the history of witchcraft and the Salem Witch Trials. You’ll learn all about the myths and facts behind the trials and their tragic aftermath.
Peabody Essex Museum (Pass by)
For any art aficionados in the group, we’ll be happy to arrange admission or stop at this museum, one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States and which features an amazing collection of art from all over the world.
Pickering Wharf (Pass by)
This historic wharf in Salem is home to a variety of shops and restaurants where you can enjoy some New England seafood with views of the marina.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site (Pass by)
Our history buffs will appreciate a tour stop at this national historic site which preserves a number of colonial America houses, an 1871 lighthouse, and a replica tall-ship.
Phillips House (Pass by)
This handsome historic New England home is located on Salem's famous Chestnut Street, where you’ll have a chance to stroll down what is considered one of America’s most beautiful streets! You’ll learn about some of the architectural aspects and history of this street’s most iconic houses.
Essex Street Pedestrian Mall (Pass by)
Enjoy a walk down this pedestrian-only cobblestone-and-brick street where you can learn about its history and enjoy some shopping and dining along the way.
Ropes Mansion and Garden (Pass by)
Take a tour of this 18th-century mansion once home to three generations of the Ropes family and made famous more recently in the film Hocus Pocus.
Salem Common (Pass by)
You might want to stretch your legs and take a break at this grassy lawn that has served as a common area and militia training site in Salem since the 16th and 17th centuries.
Bearskin Neck
- 1h
Your North Shore tour will stop at this peninsula which has ties to the War of 1812 is now a tourist destination with a variety of shops and restaurants. Ask your tour guide where you can stop for some great New England seafood!
Fishermen's Memorial Monument (Pass by)
We’ll stop for tour photos and some historical background on this iconic eight-foot-tall statue located on Gloucester’s Stacy Esplanade.
Singing Beach
- 1h
Discover the storey behind this oddly named beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Please note this is a popular beach, with limited parking during high season. The North Shore has plenty of beach and natural area options for your driving tour!
Motif Number 1
- 1h
Learn from your tour guide why this Rockport fishing shack is one of the top destinations of the North Shore for artists and has earned the title of "the most often-painted building in America."
Location
Activity location
- Salem
- Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Salem
- Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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