Very interesting well presented house. The secret stairs are really cool, but not an easy climb. Beautiful gardens, with a great view. They have a scavenger hunt for the kids. Highly recommended when in Salem.

LOVED this house! Our tour guide, Alexander was knowledgeable and extraordinary! He knew so much of its history and he was very entertaining. We took a couple of tours that day and my eight year old son never complained once during this one! It was great. Loved the secret staircase!! The architecture and history in this house is just beautiful and stunning. I definitely recommend!

This is not to be missed and suggest you book in advance. You get a tour of the house by an informative guide who shares the history. Self guided tour of Hawthorne's home and the gorgeous gardens w amazing harbor view. Even the gift shop had the best stuff I saw in Salem. Loved it.

There was no way we were going to visit Salem and not go to the House of the Seven Gables!! What an amazing house to tour! Our tour guide, Rikki, did an awesome job! There are tons of unique tidbits about this house! What a great tour, not only of the house(s), but also the grounds and small gardens area. Don't miss it!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Amelia Payson house! It was our first time visiting Salem and the month of October is particularly busy. The location of the inn is perfect as everything you would like to see is within walking distance. Our fantastic host, Virginie, provided us with multiple recommendations on sites to see and restaurants to visit. We had a wonderful time exploring and found the inn to be the perfect place to retire for the evening. The bed was extremely comfortable, the room was clean, and there were complimentary snacks and beverages we could access at any time. Virginie prepared a lovely breakfast each morning that was the perfect start to our day! She also served afternoon tea (during which she shared one of her favorite teas from France) which included small delectable treats and homemade breads. We've stayed at a variety of bed and breakfasts and this one is a cut above the rest. Virginie adds a special touch and is an outstanding host. We look forward to visiting in the future!

My bf and and I went on Columbus Day weekend we got there so early that we were able to enjoy much of the town without crowds by 1 it was a different story. Our tour guide was very sweet and informative. He kept you interested and answers all the questions. It was a nice break from all the witch trial history. We went up the hidden staircase in the chimney but there are other options of the space is too tight for you. We had fun and walked the garden afterwards. The gift shop had great variety and fair prices. All the staff was nice and they give you ample photo opps. I would definitely recommend this tour. Be on time.

It was very nice, well the grounds and home exterior. We chose not to get tickets to see the interior because they seemed expensive, but now that I see the photos here, I wish we had toured the interior. We were there on a Wednesday in October and it wasn’t packed, which was nice. The downtown stores were and had long lines. It was a nice walk to this location, a little bit out of the way and quieter. There is a candy store across the street. I plan to return in the spring.

We only know of this from watching the movie. This tour is very interesting. We were lucky enough to have a guide walk us through the house. The history of the family that built it was very interesting. Make sure you have time to walk through the Nathaniel Hawthorne home as well. If there were any attractions in Salem we would consider re-visiting...the House of the 7 Gables would be first on our list!

We came just minutes before their last tour and they were so gracious and kind, and what a smart tour guide, Isabella. I'm prepared to read the book again after touring the house. Secret stairway is cool, dining room beautiful, love the history that went with each room. Well worth going on, especially if you're old enough to remember or know about the book/house/author.

The House of the Seven Gables was truly a highlight of our trip. Our tour guide Jeff was a walking encyclopedia with a witty personality Who related details , history to all ages while entertaining and educating us at the same time ! Truly a gem. Thank you for exceptional experience. Historic property was beautifully maintained and clean .