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Boston Historical Walking Tour: Beacon Hill, Public Garden, Back Bay

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Experience the best of Boston's history and beauty on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, and Back Bay while capturing memorable photos along the way.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Boston -
ï¿ Beacon Hill’s picturesque streets
ï¿ Acorn St.
ï¿ Louisburg Square
ï¿ Boston Public Garden’s scenic locations
ï¿ Back Bay’s 19th-century residential area
ï¿ Marlborough Street

What's Included

Capture great pictures with fun photo tips for smartphones and cameras
Learn about Boston’s iconic landmarks through fascinating commentary
Enjoy a small group tour, ensuring a cozy experience with 10 people or fewer
Benefit from the knowledge of a professional tour guide

Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour tour to experience the top 3 picturesque sights in Boston! Discover essential sights in Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden, and Back Bay neighborhood. Immerse yourself in engaging narratives detailing the history of each stunning location.

Traverse the brick-laden sidewalks of Beacon Hill that guide you to quaint lanes, appealing panoramas, blooming flowers displayed in window boxes, and Boston’s well-photographed Acorn St. Witness the landscape’s charm and breathtaking views in Boston Public Garden along with Back Bay’s 19th-century residential area’s captivating architecture.

Bring your camera or smartphone, and grasp valuable tips on how to click more impressive photos. Individuals of all expertise levels are invited. The photos you take will serve as cherished mementos of your Boston adventure. (This isn’t a photography seminar.)

Kindly be aware that most outings consist of fewer than 10 people. Expect slightly larger groups during high-demand seasons/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. Send an email to: [email protected] or 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.** 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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Rochelle_a

Apr 11, 2024

Wonderful Tour! - It was so informative & a great way to learn of of the history of the area. Saba was an absolutely great guide & her advice on how to take pictures was perfect, I was able to get some really beautiful shots.

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Goplaces204767

Jan 13, 2024

Loved this Beacon Hill/Back Bay walk - A wonderful walking tour of the most interesting and beautiful streets and points of interest in Beacon Hill and the Back Bay. Highly recommend for those interested in history, architecture, and beautiful homes

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Vicki_p

Oct 7, 2023

Beacon Hill and Photo Taking Tips - We really loved seeing the houses in the Beacon Hill neighborhood as well as learning phone taking tips with our iPhone.

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Jacki_f

Jul 25, 2023

Best tour experience in Boston!! - Cannot say enough about how wonderful this tour was!! Saba is very knowledgeable of the history and shared information we would have not otherwise known. The walking tour went at a perfect pace! Saba is also a talented photographer- took pictures of us and showed us great tips for our own pics. We took many tours while in Boston & this was our favorite!! She is absolutely delightful!! Highly, highly recommend her!!

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Blknblonde72

Jun 5, 2023

Capture Beacon Hill Beauty - While the weather was iffy, it being a cloudy day was actually a better scenario for the photo walk tour of Beacon Hill. Saba is very knowledgeable with photography and offers the best ideas for shots of Beacon Hill and the public garden. She's friendly and knows the area's history extensively. I highly recommend the PhotoWalks tour and would definitely participate in her other Boston tours.

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Kari_k

Apr 24, 2023

We throughly enjoyed our... - We throughly enjoyed our time with Saba. The tour was fun, interesting, and educational. Really enjoyed the stories and seeing the old photos of what Beacon Hill used to look like. If you love taking pictures, this tour will not disappoint. Saba is a master!

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Peaches23890

Oct 20, 2022

Photowalks Tour Back Bay, Public Garden, Beacon Hill - I absolutely loved this Photo Walking tour!! Saba has done this for 20 years and is the best! She shares both history and interesting facts along with picture taking tips. The tour is not rushed and she still finishes on time. You will bring home both stories and wonderful pictures.

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Pornpop_u

Oct 8, 2022

Good for photographing beginners - I learnt more about photo taking techniques plus some history. Friendly and helpful tour guide. Places are beautiful.

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Munchkinkhobar

Sep 16, 2022

Photo Walking Tour - I can honestly say this was the best Boston Tour from a historical and learning experience. I have always had an interest in photography but after reviewing my photos over the years bland and boring comes to mind. However after this tour I have the knowledge that allows me to capture the photographs I have so longed for. The historical information we received from Saba was extremely interesting and she is such a lovely person. Anyone interested in photography and history this tour is a definite must do.

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