The North Shore: Salem & Cape Ann Private Day Trip from BostonPrivate Tour

Enjoy the beauty of New England’s coastal towns on a private day trip from Boston, driving along the North Shore to Cape Ann, including Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, Salem and Rockport.
Adults: 2 Children: 0
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Things to know

Duration:

6 hrs

Categories:

City Highlights, Day Trip, First Time Visitor, History

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Driving tour: including a private vehicle throughout the tour

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
Meeting points: 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.

What makes this tour special

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:


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 you'll see

Cape Ann
Rockport
Salem
Marblehead
Gloucester Fisherman memorial
Gloucester
Manchester by the Sea

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWhat is your cancellation policy?
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For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

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To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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