Inside the Daniels House

Overview

Throughout December, the rooms of the Daniels House are decked out for Christmas!

On this tour you’ll get a rare look inside an original 17th century mansion built by ship captain Stephen Daniels in 1667.
We’ll start in the old Parlor, richly decorated with antiques and historic details: low ceilings, an original fireplace and wide-pine floors. A selection of historical drinks are provided to enhance the experience. Then we’ll immerse ourselves in the old rustic kitchen for a glimpse of what daily life was like when Salem was on the frontier; complete with 9’ cooking fireplace and protection marks carved into the wood to ward off the evils of the world.

Throughout you’ll get an intimate look at original details from the Witch Trials, American Revolution and beyond.The Daniels House is not a museum nor a reproduction; it's an original home representing over 350 years of daily life.

Ticket proceeds go toward preservation of the House.

City: Salem

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $20.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $20.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided Tour

A selection of historical teas will be provided to enhance the authenticity of the experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

The Daniels House Tours

Built by a shipwright and captain in 1667, the Stephen Daniels House offers a rare look inside a 17th century mansion built when Salem was on the frontier of New England. You'll get an intimate look at original details from the Witch Trials, American Revolution and beyond. These walls have seen it all. The Daniels House is not a museum nor a reproduction; it's an original home representing over 350 years of daily life.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (77)

Excursion288707

Oct 2022

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Loved the fact that you can sit in the chairs and touch the pieces. The tea was great.

lexiii

Oct 2022

The guy doing the tour was AWESOME! He was on time and very knowledgeable, I would say It was more talking then looking at any cool things, i got bored and was ready to leave in the first 20 minutes. I expected to see more of the place, we only went in 3 rooms and 1 of them was the gift shop (a little money hungry), but overall if your interested in learning the history of the house and trying some tea (they offer, which is a cool touch) you should go.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Alexis, I'm so sorry you didn't have the best of times. I wish I could include the rest of the house on the tour but the areas we're not able to see are part of the Bed&Breakfast and need to be kept private as that is where the guests stay, and the owners live in the remaining parts. That being said, the three rooms we went in were the oldest in the home (dating to 1667, or 1756) and everything in them (the furniture, objects, fireplaces, wood floors, old beams) are original and represent all of Salem's history; everything from the Witch Trials to the Maritime Age and beyond. The rarity is that these unrestored rooms were lived in by people who lived through the Trials and Maritime Age and, not only are we sharing the same spaces they used, but the objects in them are what they touched and used and you're welcome to as well. The beauty is that we're not a museum, but a living, breathing, working home and we want to present it that way. But to fully appreciate the objects and spaces, explanation to provide context and perspective is needed and that's what I try to give using my historical knowledge and Preservation background (I'm glad to hear you liked that part!) while also tying the home's history to Salem's greater historical narrative so this house and its contents don't exist in a bubble; but instead enrich your experience of Salem when you leave these doors. I always welcome questions on the tour to make every guests' experience personal and engaging, no matter how many people are on the tour. In the end, I truly appreciate your feedback and take it to heart, as I do all feedback. I created this tour myself and am constantly tweaking it with every bit of feedback and new information I learn and receive. I hope you'll return another time, it will be well worth your trip! Sincerely, Vijay

Spanier514

Oct 2022

Wonderful! Our tour guide was amazing, informative, and passionate about Salem history. We drank tea similiar to that of what the area had when it was founded. Thank you for a great experience!