Pirates and Privateers Walking Tour with Real Pirates Admission
Overview
Do you love history, adventure and the sea? If so, join us for a comprehensive tour of the Salem Waterfront, America's first national historic site. Your tour includes admission to Real Pirates Salem where you will see authentic artifacts from the famed Whydah Shipwreck and you will be able to see (and touch) real pirate treasure. You will also learn about 12 historic structures including the Friendship and the Derby House. The tour will end at the House of Seven Gables one of America's most famous historic houses.
You will learn about the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, the actions of privateers during the American Revolution, and the global maritime trade with the Far East after American independence. You will discover how Salem became one of the most prosperous and influential ports in the nation, and how its maritime heritage shaped its culture and identity.
You will learn about the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, the actions of privateers during the American Revolution, and the global maritime trade with the Far East after American independence. You will discover how Salem became one of the most prosperous and influential ports in the nation, and how its maritime heritage shaped its culture and identity.
Inclusions
- Admission to Real Pirates Salem
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Salem, Salem, Massachusetts
Learn about the historic waterfront of Salem in the one of a kind walking tour of the Salem Waterfront.
Pass By: The Custom House, 178 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5136
The building is part of the Salem Maritime National Historic site and features exhibitions and artifacts related to Salem's Martime history and trade.
Pass By: The Daniels House Tours, 1 Daniels St, Salem, MA 01970-5214
See the historic Daniels House as part of our comprehensive waterfront tour.
Pass By: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
We will take you through the famed Essex Street corridor and give you a in-depth history of the Peabody Essex Museum and tell you how maritime wealth helped create Salem.
Pass By: Mcintire Historic District, 318 Essex St 1727-1729, Salem, MA 01970-3257
You will enter the McIntire District a historic neighborhood that showcase the architectural legacy of Samuel McIntire.
Stop At: The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5640
We end our tour at the House of Seven Gables, one of the most historic houses in the nation.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Salem, Salem, Massachusetts
Learn about the historic waterfront of Salem in the one of a kind walking tour of the Salem Waterfront.
Pass By: The Custom House, 178 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5136
The building is part of the Salem Maritime National Historic site and features exhibitions and artifacts related to Salem's Martime history and trade.
Pass By: The Daniels House Tours, 1 Daniels St, Salem, MA 01970-5214
See the historic Daniels House as part of our comprehensive waterfront tour.
Pass By: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, Essex St., Salem, MA 01970
We will take you through the famed Essex Street corridor and give you a in-depth history of the Peabody Essex Museum and tell you how maritime wealth helped create Salem.
Pass By: Mcintire Historic District, 318 Essex St 1727-1729, Salem, MA 01970-3257
You will enter the McIntire District a historic neighborhood that showcase the architectural legacy of Samuel McIntire.
Stop At: The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-5640
We end our tour at the House of Seven Gables, one of the most historic houses in the nation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2023
My family and I visited Real Pirates Salem on October 16, 2023. I really liked the true history of the pirates that was given at the beginning of the tour. There were a lot of genuine artifacts, including a chest full of gold and silver. Genuine coins, and also genuine coins that you could actua...
My family and I visited Real Pirates Salem on October 16, 2023. I really liked the true history of the pirates that was given at the beginning of the tour. There were a lot of genuine artifacts, including a chest full of gold and silver. Genuine coins, and also genuine coins that you could actually touch. Even though there were a lot of historical facts, and very fascinating things that I didn’t know about pirates, my grandson was very interested in the way pirates would greet each other. They did not shake hands, but instead looped their index fingers together like a hook. For days and weeks after the tour, my five-year-old grandson was still wanting to greet me in the pirate way! Thank you for all of the information that was not generally known to me, about pirate life. The museum was very interesting for adults and kids alike.stevesN3628GO
July 2023
We loved this spectacular exhibit and walking tour! The exhibit experience was very well crafted — just perfect! Great and engaging information about real pirate history, verified and authenticated with real artifacts! I loved learning about the discovery of the shipwreck and seeing the electroly...
We loved this spectacular exhibit and walking tour! The exhibit experience was very well crafted — just perfect! Great and engaging information about real pirate history, verified and authenticated with real artifacts! I loved learning about the discovery of the shipwreck and seeing the electrolysis process happening in real time with recently discovered guns, dishes, coins, and other relics. I was especially impressed with the multimillion dollar display of actual Spanish silver and the chance to physically touch a pirate-minted coin! Our tour guide (Stephanie) was very friendly and super knowledgeable. She was happy to answer all of our questions and tailor the experience just for us. She expertly weaved together not only pirate and maritime history, but also Salem history, U.S. history and literature. Her passion for history and storytelling is as contagious as it was impressive! We spent about an hour in the museum and another 45 minutes on the tour — and then we went back to the museum and gift shop for more! Everyone was friendly and helpful and excited to share their love of authentic pirate history. If you want to learn about real pirate history in an entertaining, engaging, and inspiring way, don't miss the full exhibit and walking tour!