Maritime History Tour
A two-hour history and architecture tour given by a former guide on the Salem Trolley. The route is less than 1.5 miles. We will see the House of the Seven Gables and other first-period homes, the Custom House, Derby Wharf, Salem Witch Trials Memorial, the Old Burying Point, Gardner-Pingree murder mansion, one Hocus Pocus filming location, and great restaurants. The Witch Trials are mentioned, but they are not the focus. We focus on ships, sailors, captains, adventure, profits, and pirates. The tour is not scripted, and hard questions are welcomed.
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Maritime History Tour
What's included in Maritime History Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The House of the Seven Gables
This is the sixth oldest house in Salem and the grandest of the existing 17th century homes. Built in 1668.
The Custom House
This is the last of the four custom houses serving one of the most important ports in the world and bringing in a high percentage of the revenue of the entire US budget. Built in 1819. The author Nathaniel Hawthorne worked there while he was writing the Scarlet Letter.
The Derby House
The home of the richest man in America, Elias Hasket Derby. Built in 1762 at the same time as Derby Wharf.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet in the Salem Common across the street from the Hawthorne Hotel. This spot is also right across the street from 270 Washington Sq (Andrews Safford House). Look for an older gentleman with a tall top hat.
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Find the older gentleman with a tall top hat.
