Private Day Tour of Highlights and History in Salem and Boston
Private Day Tour of Highlights and History in Salem and Boston
Supplier: Boston Hidden Gems
가격: from $500
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요약
Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. Tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to learn about the maritime history of the area. Break for lunch in America's oldest tavern or restaurant. Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through all of Boston's historical landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.
Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. Tour the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to learn about the maritime history of the area. Break for lunch in America's oldest tavern or restaurant. Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through all of Boston's historical landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.
세부 사항
* Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.* See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
* Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
* See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
* Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
* Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
* Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
* Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today
* Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
* Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
* See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
* 60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston 50 min - drive back to Boston
* See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
* Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
* See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
* Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.
* See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.
What's Included
- Private transportation- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.