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Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour
(19) Reviews
Salem
About
All ages Spring/summer only
Merchants & Mansions Architecture Tour
Salem has one of the most naturally varied collections of historic structures in the country, spanning nearly 400 years. Come learn about how the inhabitants of Salem have kept their city comfortable, livable, and beautiful for centuries! From First Period to Georgian, Federal to Brutalist, Salem has some of everything. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets, discovering hidden gems, and viewing dozens of historic buildings and structures, as well as learning the fascinating stories behind them, from Salem's days as the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century, to the great fire that nearly des...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Architectural Guide of Salem
Licensed Guide
Gratuity not included
Meeting Points
Departure
32 Derby Square
We meet on the side of the Old Town Hall with 3 staircases
Return
Bewitched Sculpture
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by ticketed adult
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Our Tours run rain or shine, we do not cancel for weather. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Salem Merchants and Mansions Guided Architecture Walking Tour
(19) Reviews
Salem
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$36.00
Price varies by group size
About
All ages Spring/summer only
Merchants & Mansions Architecture Tour
Salem has one of the most naturally varied collections of historic structures in the country, spanning nearly 400 years. Come learn about how the inhabitants of Salem have kept their city comfortable, livable, and beautiful for centuries! From First Period to Georgian, Federal to Brutalist, Salem has some of everything. Your guide will wind you through the cobblestoned streets, discovering hidden gems, and viewing dozens of historic buildings and structures, as well as learning the fascinating stories behind them, from Salem's days as the wealthiest city in the country in the 18th century, to the great fire that nearly des...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Architectural Guide of Salem
Licensed Guide
Gratuity not included
Meeting Points
Departure
32 Derby Square
We meet on the side of the Old Town Hall with 3 staircases
This is where we touch on Salem's history of spice trade, her motto (and why we have it), point out where the old ship building yard used to be (near where the Adirondack chairs are located at the far end of the open space) and then discuss the mansions visible from near Derby Wharf.
10 minutes
4
The Derby House
This is a discussion of Georgian architecture, and how this simple building reflects the burgeoning wealth and power of Salem and New England merchants as a whole.
10 minutes
5
Narbonne House
a perfect way to show how 17th century (First Period) architecture could be (and was) added to and modified to enlarge it.
10 minutes
6
The Daniels House Historic Site
Discussion
5 minutes
7
Salem Common
We point out the Hocus Pocus location (the old school) but then talk about how Salem Common evolved, from a series of marshy pools and unusable ground in the 17th and early 18th centuries, to the manicured pleasure park of the 19th century, and how it became the new fashionable district starting in the mid-to-late 19th century, Salem's last gasp of wealth and mansions, with Second Empire and Greek Revival style buildings.
10 minutes
8
Hawthorne Hotel
Architecture
5 minutes
9
Peabody Essex Museum
Variety of collection homes
10 minutes
10
Church Street
Architecture
5 minutes
11
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
We touch on the unique religious heritage of Salem.
