Tides Tales and Treasures A Salem Waterfront Walking Tour
Overview
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.”
What's Included
- Entrance into the Real Pirates Salem
- Guided Historical walking tour by a licensed guide
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
32 Derby Square
Salem, MA 01970, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Charlotte Forten Park
28Derby St #, Salem, MA 01970, USA
The tour ends at the Real Pirate Salem, which is about 3 blocks from the start of the tour
What To Expect
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Salem Old Town Hall (pass by)
Peabody Essex Museum (pass by)
Salem Maritime National Historic Site (pass by)
The Custom House (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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- Entrance into the Real Pirates Salem.
- Guided Historical walking tour by a licensed guide.
- Gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tides Tales and Treasures A Salem Waterfront Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tides Tales and Treasures A Salem Waterfront Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance into the Real Pirates Salem
- Guided Historical walking tour by a licensed guide
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
