Step onto the grand estate where Hollywood magic and history collide! This exclusive tour takes you through Castle Hill at the Crane Estate, the breathtaking filming location of the acclaimed 2019 movie Little Women. Walk in the footsteps of stars like Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Meryl Streep while uncovering the estate’s fascinating past as a Gilded Age summer retreat.
🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories – Discover the iconic filming locations from Little Women and hear insider stories about the production.
🏛️ The Grand Crane Estate – Stroll through the stunning Great House grounds, where the wealthy Crane family once entertained guests in lavish style. ( 1/4 mile walk)
🌊 Breathtaking Coastal Views – Take in sweeping ocean vistas from Castle Hill’s rolling lawns, a picture-perfect setting for both movies and real-life escapes.
📸 Perfect for Film & History Lovers – Whether you’re a Little Women fan, a history buff, or both, this tour brings the best of Hollywood and the past together.
✔️ Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access – See filming locations up close and recreate memorable scenes.
✔️ A Blend of Movie Magic & Real History – Learn how this grand estate shaped both cinema and high society.
✔️ Seamless & Stress-Free – Round-trip transportation from Boston’s North Station is included.
Accessibility: This is an outdoor tour and will involve approximately 1/4 mile of walking on grass and pavement, with some uneven stairs. Headset amplifier available upon request.
Arrive to North Station to catch the 8:30am Rockport line train
Train departs
Arrival at Closest train station to Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-sea . Upon disembarking the train, you will see a bus with a massAdventures sign
Arrival to Crane Estate
Meet your guide in the main lobby to being your guided tour
Guided Tour
Free time to continue exploring
Meet the bus back in the parking lot
Your train from Ipswich Station departs
Arrival back into Boston
We will also send these details along via email with more information on how to get to/from North Station upon booking. Your train ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours in advance of the trip.
Yes! if there’s a tour you’re interested in both Saturday and Sunday you can book 1 tour at full price, the other you can book the ” commuter rail passholder” Option. This provides you with a $10 discount since you already have a valid Commuter Rail Ticket for that weekend.
For this tour, we offer a ticket option that excludes train and van transportation if you prefer to drive to the destination yourself. Please select the ticket labeled “No transportation needed.”
Please be aware that if there are any fees associated with parking at the destination, these fees will not be covered.
Note: This option is not available for all tours.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food or snacks. Please be mindful that our bus can accommodate 1 personal item per person (e.g. backpack, tote bag). Please no large coolers. In many of the destinations there will be food/ drink to purchase. Please refer to your specific
itinerary for more information.
massAdventures and our partners watch the weather closely in the days leading up to your tour. If there is inclement weather which impacts your tour and safety, we will notify you via email as soon as possible. If your tour gets canceled due to the weather, you will have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule it to a later date. (Pending tour availability.)
The start and end time of a trip is the time the train leaves the station. For example, if while booking your tour start time is listed as 8:07 am, this is the time your train departs North or South Station.
To ensure your tour proceeds as planned and to maintain a high-quality experience, we will arrange a rideshare service (via Uber or Lyft) to pick you up from the station and return you there after the tour, instead of chartering a full 14-passenger bus. This approach allows us to provide a personalized experience while being both environmentally friendly and financially sustainable. If this is the case, we will notify you 48 hours ahead of your tour.
If you miss your train, please reach out to us at: contact@keolismassadventures.com and notify us as soon as possible so we can assist you. It’s possible you can catch a later train; however, you will need to take a rideshare service from the station to the start of the activity. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided in the event you miss your train and cannot make the tour.
Yes, please review our cancellation policy here.
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Yes, you may choose to stay on location longer than scheduled, however, please be mindful that you must find your own transportation back to the Commuter Rail station. We do not guarantee that rideshare services will be available.
Although we LOVE dogs, and I mean love!! they are sadly not allowed on our tours regardless of if you’re taking the train or driving. Service animals are allowed
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