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Boston to Salem by Train: Walking Tour, Stay & Play All Day

Round-trip train tickets from North Station and a two-and-a-half-hour guided walk in Salem, in one booking — then the rest of the day is yours. A coordinator meets you in Boston.

Duration2.5 hours
Meets atNorth Station, Boston
CancellationFree up to 24 h
ChildrenWelcome

Boston to Salem day trip by train

A two-and-a-half-hour guided walk in Salem with round-trip train tickets from Boston, covering the Witch House, the memorial and the maritime park.

  1. 1Walk the historic city of Salem and see the Witch House and Ropes Mansion
  2. 2Visit Charter Street Cemetery and Witch Trials Memorial for somber reflection
  3. 3Discover the Salem Maritime National Historical Park and its historic wharves
  4. 4Explore Pickering Wharf, Town Hall, and Essex Street Marketplace

Who it suits

Easiest day from Boston: train tickets and a walk in one booking, then the day is yours. If you want everything paid for and someone driving, there is a walk for that.

Book it if

  • You are in Boston without a car and want the tickets sorted
  • You want a guide for the morning and the afternoon to yourself
  • A hundred and twenty dollars is the budget

Skip it if

Meeting point

It meets at North Station, Boston. The map below opens on the partner’s own pin.

North Station, Boston

“Please meet outside of Starbucks at North Station/TD Garden, Causeway Street, Boston.”

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Boston to Salem by Train: Walking Tour, Stay & Play All Day reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews on GetYourGuide, with the guide scored 4.7. Reviews are shown as they are, low ones included.

4.642 reviews
Guide4.7
Transportation4.8
Value for money4.1
★★★★★Brian and Beth did a great job with our tour to Salem! From meeting us promptly in Boston to a very knowledgeable tour of Salem, we couldn't have asked for a better trip!

Chris · United StatesSeptember 11, 2026

★★★★★Our guide, Elizabeth, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, engaging and was a pleasure to speak with and learn from.

Elise · United StatesSeptember 8, 2026

42 people have booked this and rated it on GetYourGuide. The next step is the calendar.

Included and not included

The price covers the dedicated Tour Coordinator at Boston's North Station multimodal transit hub, round trip train tickets, live tour guide and 2.5 hour historical guided tour. What the partner names as not included is listed beside it; anything absent from both columns is not promised.

Included

  • Dedicated Tour Coordinator at Boston's North Station multimodal transit hub
  • Round trip train tickets
  • Live tour guide
  • 2.5 hour historical guided tour

Not included

  • Check venue websites and book museum, exhibit, and show admission in advance

Access and mobility

Children are welcome.

Children
Children welcome
Know before
Everything needs to be booked ahead of time for the month of September and October · Wear comfortable walking sneakers · This is a 2.5 hr walking tour

Cancellation and refunds

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can reserve now and pay later.

Booking early costs nothing and holds your place.

Dates and availability

Live dates and seats are in the partner calendar below.

If this one is full, From Boston: Salem Witch Trials History Tour runs 8 hours and meets at citizenM Boston North Station.

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★ 4.6 · 42 reviews · 2.5 hoursBoston to Salem by Train: Walking Tour, Stay & Play All Day
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