Tides Tales and Treasures A Salem Waterfront Walking Tour

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About this activity

Ahoy Mateys! Did you know that Salem was one of the most important ports of call in the United States? This historic walking tour dives deep into early American maritime history discovering trade, trade routes, privateers, slavery, and the pirates that plundered from everyone. From the far reaches of the ocean port down to to the tall ships that made these voyages. We discuss all of it. Explore Salem’s own Derby Wharf, learn about the men that risked their lives faring the world’s oceans and the men that profited from all of it.

Next we explore an actual pirate shipwreck found off the coast of Massachusetts at The Real Pirates Salem museum experience which features the true tale of “Black Sam” Bellamy – the richest and one of the youngest pirates of all time – and Maria Hallett, the love of his life and so-called “Witch of Wellfleet.”

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Witch City Walking Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance into the Real Pirates Salem
Included: Guided Historical walking tour by a licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Salem Old Town Hall

Passing by

Your Guide meets you at the Old Town Hall at 32 Derby Square near the 3 staircases.
Peabody Essex Museum

Passing by

Check out the East India Marine Hall Building and Anchor. See the map of Salem prior to its expansion.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Passing by

Discus Salems historical past using the harbor during Spice trade era.
The Custom House

Passing by

Privateers and Boat Owners would pay taxes on the cargo brought from far away lands.
Salem

Passing by

Discus Salem’s Maritime Heritage and History.
Ye Olde Pepper Companie

Passing by

Try a 18th century sweet
The House Of The Seven Gables

Passing by

Talk about Nathaniel Hawthorne.