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The North Shore: Salem & Cape Ann Private Day Trip from Boston
Boston, United States of America
6 hours
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What You Will Do
Embark on a journey to explore the coastal towns of Salem and Cape Ann on the historic and picturesque North Shore of Massachusetts.
On your day trip, you will:
- Drive along Boston’s North Shore to Cape Ann and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocky coastline;
- Visit several of the Cape’s quaint New England towns, including Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport;
- Enjoy time to explore each of their idyllic main streets and enjoy lunch in one of the towns, at a place of your guide’s recommendation;
- Continue on to historic Salem, where you’ll have time to explore the town famously known for its Witch Trials in the 1690s;
- Learn about the trials and the history of witchcraft in Salem;
- Visit Marblehead – where the US Navy is alleged to have begun;
- Explore its charming coastal town, picturesque harbour and quaint colonial architecture, once a major centre of fishing and trade in the 18th and 19th centuries;
- Enjoy an easy drop-off somewhere central in Boston of your choosing or back at your hotel. Simply talk it over with your guide on the day of your tour.
Spend a day immersing yourself along Massachusetts’s stunning, rugged coastline marked with idyllic seaside towns. Dotted with lighthouses and old wooden, shiplap homes, Cape Ann is one of the most picture-perfect experiences of the Northeast.
On your private day trip, you will have the chance to explore several of the historic fishing towns and learn about the way the fishing industry shaped the history of the nation.
Visit Gloucester –known for its commercial fishing industry, and visit Manchester-by-the-Sea for a quieter pace, made famous by the eponymous film. Hear about the formation of the US Navy in Marblehead, and visit Salem, where you’ll have the chance to explore one of the town’s many museums devoted to the Salem Witch Trials.
At the end of the day, your guide will drive you back to Boston, where you can arrange to be dropped back off at your hotel or at somewhere central in the city.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private transportation including hotel pick up and drop off
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Additional tickets to attractions
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at Flour Bakery and Cafe, 12 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA 02210.
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Cape Ann
Named for King Charles I' mother, the cold water cape located 30 minutes outside Boston has numerous rocky beaches and small towns.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide us with your hotel information your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point (address in the tour confirmation email). - Please note that there are no entrance tickets included in this tour. If you wish to visit a specific site, please let us know in advance so we can arrange timed entrance tickets for you.
- Accesibility: This tour is accessible to people with limited mobility who can get in and out of a vehicle during the tour.
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