Hammond Castle & Salem: Historic Day Trip

Explore Salem’s witch trials and Hammond Castle’s history on a captivating day trip from Boston. Discover secrets, stunning views, and historic sites.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hammond Castle Museum - Travel to Hammond Castle (approximately 60 minutes). Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour lasting around 75 minutes, where you’ll discover the fascinating history and origins of the Castle. Afterwards, take some time to explore the grounds and capture memorable photos.
  • Salem - Head to Salem (about 30 minutes away). Enjoy…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Guide
  • Hammond Castle Admission
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable semi-private day trip! Begin with a convenient pickup at your doorstep, then journey along the North Shore to Hammond Castle, perched on the ocean cliffs of Gloucester. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, delving into the history of the eccentric millionaire inventor who constructed it. Relish some free time to wander through…

Location
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Ave
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M8942cvmichelled
Apr 20, 2026
Excellent Tour! - Jenny was an incredible guide! She was the perfect balance of personable, knowledgeable, and funny. She made sure she kept us on schedule, so we didn’t miss anything, but also gave us a few extra minutes to buy souvenirs at the end. You get both the sad, historical account of the witch trials, mixed in with a bit of the pop culture side of it. The tour so much fun with her!!!
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Packedmule
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing tour - We really enjoyed this tour with a small group of Hammond Castle and Salem. Jenny was our tour guide and she was full of knowledge and helpful. I would recommend this tour if you are visiting Boston.
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Rowley1894
Dec 3, 2025
Day trip from Boston - Alexandria was amazing! This was a fantastic day trip out of Boston. The castle offered one of the best views of the coast! Salem was cool as well; perhaps it's better to visit in the fall rather than in winter or summer. There's a lot of history; definitely would recommend this tour.
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Lori
Sep 27, 2025
Salem 2025 tour - Alexandria was very informative on the historical knowledge of the surrounding area. She was flexible in adapting to the itinerary, warmth and welcoming atmosphere, and ability to make the tour smooth and enjoyable. Would recommend.
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Julie_r
Sep 21, 2025
Amazing - It is an amazing tour. The small group was really nice. There is not a lot of time to shop, so make your lunch as short as possible.
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Virgilb860
Aug 10, 2025
Salem and Hammond Castle day trip - Alexandria our tour guide was wonderful. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great time exploring Hammond Castle and Salem! Interesting facts regarding Salem witch trials which we were not aware of. Nice pickup and drop off at hotel. Excellent!
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Samanthasimonis
Jul 7, 2025
Alexandria needs a raise! - Alexandria was an amazing tour guide who taught us all so much! She is fun and so sweet (I recommend she becomes a therapist since she’s such a wonderful listener). It was a wonderful time.
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W5302tvkristenb
Jun 22, 2025
Great Tour - Great tour! Guide was knowledgeable and I felt like we saw a lot. Decent amount of walking so wear comfortable shoes. I wish we had a little more free time in Salem at lunch but still had a great time. The castle was very cool and not something I would’ve sought out on my own. Overall good tour!
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Maryjoi602
Jun 22, 2025
Great & Informative Day Trip - Maria was a great guide! She was super knowledgeable and answered every question that we had. The tour itself was cool and hit all the highlights, didn’t feel too long or too short.
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Mrsrosefield
Sep 15, 2025
Historical tour in Salem. - Salem in September, the weather was perfect 70 degrees not to crowed with October tourists but you still get the fall vibe! Salem is a quaint little town with artisanal shops, cobble stone streets. Our guide was exceptional, she was very knowledgeable about the witch trials, and the history of Salem.
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From $225
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).