Beacon Hill Walking Tour: Scenic Photography Experience
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105 Ratings
Boston
Capture the beauty of Beacon Hill on a scenic walking tour. Learn historical facts, discover hidden gems, and get photo tips for all skill levels. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Beacon Hill - Stroll through the picturesque lanes of Beacon Hill, a district renowned for its historical allure and architectural wonders from the 1800s. Engage with captivating narratives and acquire skills to capture stunning photographs of your journey. Receive imaginative photography advice from your guide.
One of the tour’s standout features is Acorn Street, Boston’s most snapped street. A PhotoWalks Beacon Hill tour offers a unique experience unmatched in Boston!
What's Included
- Small group for personalized experience (max 15 people)
- Engaging commentary on Beacon Hill’s history
- Photo tips for memorable pictures (smartphones & cameras)
- Professional and enthusiastic guide
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating 90-minute walking expedition around Beacon Hill in Boston, enriched with intriguing historical discourse and inspiring tips for photography. Carry your smartphone or camera and uncover the aesthetic locations in a picturesque 19th-century community.
Meander along the brick-paved paths dotted with old-fashioned gas lights, visually appealing sites, vibrant window box flowers, and several concealed treasures that are difficult to locate unassisted. Witness Boston’s most frequently photographed street and much more. Your captures will serve as cherished keepsakes of your voyage.
Regardless of your photography skill level or the device you own, engaging and inventive photo tips will be available. (Note, this is not a photography training session.)
Find out why this Beacon Hill walking expedition offers a unique and enlightening experience unlike any other in Boston!
Tours typically consist of fewer than 10 participants. Group size may expand slightly during high season or holidays.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are NO RESTROOM STOPS.
- Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date by sending an email to: [email protected] OR a text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Your punctuality is appreciated.
Location
Beacon Street & Joy Street
MEETING POINT: Corner of Beacon + Joy St. next to 34 Beacon St. in Beacon Hill. Please stand near the two mailboxes and yellow/black fire hydrant.
**Please arrive 5-10 mins. prior to the start time. Your timely arrival is appreciated.**Â
Subway: Park St. (red or green line)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lillian_fong2
May 24, 2024
Saba is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller! - I had a wonderful Beacon Hill visit with Saba on a lovely Saturday. Saba was extremely knowledgeable about the architecture, history, and stories of people famous and ordinary whom she shared that made the neighborhood and each building come to life! I also appreciated her advice on framing photos with unique and colorful angles using my own phone. I especially appreciated some hidden gems that I would have completely walked by thinking they were ordinary when in fact the buildings are quite extraordinary. Thank you Saba for a delight few hours together!
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541abrahamt
May 10, 2024
Very enjoyable walk around Beacon Hills while taking great photos - We really enjoyed this tour. Saba is a fantastic guide, full of interesting stories and many tips on taking great photos!
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Danielmd5335tb
May 5, 2024
Superb combination of history and photography techniques - I was so delighted with this tour. I had chosen it because it advertised instruction in photography techniques, and the last photography class I took was prior to the advent of digital photography. Not only did I learn how to acquire and process images on my phone, but also concepts about grouping, color contrast, and framing. This alone would have made this a spectacular tour. However, because I mentioned that I would probably also take the conventional Freedom Trail tour, we modified my original plan to focus on Beacon Hill. I was fascinated by the history and vibrancy of this storied region in Boston. I am almost tempted to take another tour in a different part of town to learn more photography techniques and history.
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Barbara_s
Apr 23, 2024
City Houses - Saba is an excellent guide. She showed us houses that were interesting for historical reasons, houses that were in some way very unusual, houses that were once owned by famous people (and some which are currently owned by famous people). We had an excellent time. This is a tour for persons who like history, houses and archictecture.
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Meganhz9901xk
Apr 18, 2024
Incredible Photo Walking Tour - Absolutely wonderful photo tour! Saba is incredibly knowledgeable, not only do you learn photography skills, you get a wonderful history lesson as you walk around scenic Beacon Hill. Highly recommend this wonderful tour! Going home with some amazing photos!
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Amanda_b
Apr 17, 2024
Fun and interesting tour! - I had a great time with Saba! She taught me some beginner tips for taking pictures with an iPhone and gave me some great history of the area. It was a beautiful day—and it was a great tour!
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Pkp1712
Mar 28, 2024
Wonderful tour and photos - Saba gave us a fascinating tour of local history and architecture. She was friendly and knowledgeable, and identified places and scenes that made for beautiful, memorable photographs. We would absolutely take another tour with Saba. Highly recommend!
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Lisasx3915li
Dec 29, 2023
Great Tour - Saba was very informative. We really enjoyed the tour and the photo opportunities. It made for a wonderful afternoon!
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265bellew
Dec 21, 2023
Good history info about old Boston! - Very enjoyable fall morning touring Beacon Hill streets. Fun and knowledgeable tour guide and nice group of people from all over.
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James_d
Dec 7, 2023
Our tour guide; Saba was... - Our tour guide; Saba was absolutely outstanding! Very knowledgeable and full of photo recommendations. It was a wonderful day.
I highly recommend the tour and especially Saba!
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