Salem Witch Tour from Boston with Broom Making Workshop
Go beyond the ghost stories on this immersive Salem day trip from Boston. Led by a licensed local historian, you’ll uncover the real events of 1692 as you explore the town’s most iconic landmarks. On a guided walking tour, you'll learn how fear and misinformation fueled one of the darkest chapters in American history—then enjoy a creative twist. You’ll visit a beloved local spell shop before rolling up your sleeves in a private broom-making workshop at a woman-owned studio. With a handmade broom to take home and flexible train tickets for easy travel, this tour blends deep historical insight with just the right amount of hands-on magic.
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Salem Witch Trials from Past to Present: Day Tour from Boston
What's included in Salem Witch Tour from Boston with Broom Making Workshop
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Boston
Start your day at Boston’s North Station, where your expert Walks guide welcomes you with train tickets and centuries of Salem history. As you ride north, you’ll get a primer on what really happened in 1692—from the political tensions to the religious hysteria—that laid the groundwork for the infamous witch trials.
Salem
Upon arrival, step into history with a licensed local guide, the only kind allowed to lead tours in Salem. You’ll explore the town’s most significant witch trial landmarks while hearing true stories of the accused, the accusers, and the long-lasting cultural fallout. This isn’t a haunted house—it’s a powerful walk through one of America’s most cautionary tales.
Artemisia Botanicals
After your walking tour, the experience shifts from thought-provoking to hands-on. Stop by a locally loved spell shop to choose a charm or spell that speaks to you.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Round trip MBTA tickets from Boston
- Spell satchel
- Broom-making class with all materials
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour covering 1-1.5miles on various terrains so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations.
- Weather Awareness (July/August): Salem summers can be hot and humid with limited access to shade. It is reccomended to bring water.
- This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- Please note that Broom making class cannot accept guests under 10 years old.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
- This tour meets 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests & MBTA rail schedules, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. - We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles) - Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. - This is a walking tour covering 1-1.5miles on various terrains so comfortable walking shoes are a must. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Lunch is not provided as part of the tour experience; however, there will be free time scheduled for you to enjoy lunch on your own. Your guide will offer recommendations. - This tour can accept wheelchairs/strollers. Please note that sections of this tour cover busy areas of the city & areas with brick/ cobbled roads. - Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information. - Please note that Broom making class cannot accept guests under 10 years old.
