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Discover Boston’s top attractions on a small-group Boston walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary and fun photo tips to help you capture memorable pictures along the way.
We’ll begin in historic Beacon Hill, walking along brick sidewalks lined with gas lamps and 19th-century architectural charm. Discover inside information on the neighborhood’s past and present and why Acorn Street is the most photographed street in Boston.
Next, we’ll stroll through the Boston Public Garden, see the famous Swan Boats and colorful flowerbeds before continuing into the Back Bay to explore its elegant 19th-century French-inspired architecture and grand streets.
Designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers, this experience is a guided walking tour with historical commentary and creative photo tips—not a technical photography class.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
SABA, your tour guide, will meet you @ 34 Beacon St. in BEACON HILL—home with flags above the front entrance. Please stand by the GREEN door. Kindly arrive 5-10 mins. early. **No restroom stops.** Please RECONFIRM your tour 24 hrs. in advance by text: 617-851-2273 or email: saba@photowalks.com.
Itinerary
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1Beacon Hill
Explore Boston on a Beacon Hill walking tour and discover the timeless charm of one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the city. As you stroll along the brick sidewalks, listen to captivating commentary and learn about Beacon Hill’s rich history and architecture. Capture pictures in scenic locations of the beautiful, narrow streets lined with antique gas lamps and townhouses displaying colorful flowers spilling out of window boxes. See unique doors and door knockers, photograph Acorn Street (renowned as the most photographed street in Boston), and discover hidden gems in unexpected places that are often overlooked. Find out what makes this Beacon Hill photo walking tour an eye-opening experience you can’t get anywhere else in Boston!
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Acorn Street
Acorn Street is the most photographed street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Known for its charming and well-preserved 19th-century row houses, the street is famous for its narrow, cobblestone pavement and gas-lit lanterns. The homes on Acorn Street feature Federal-style architecture, with brick facades and flower boxes that add to the quaint and picturesque ambiance. The street's historic charm and aesthetic appeal make it a popular destination for tourists and photographers and alike.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Louisburg Square is an exclusive and historic residential square in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston. The townhouses are characterized by their brick facades, decorative ironwork, and grand entrances. Known for its elegant 19th-century townhouses, the square is a prime example of Greek Revival and Federal-style architecture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The real-world bar that inspired the iconic TV comedy show Cheers.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Boston Public Garden
Explore the natural beauty and scenery in the Boston Public Garden, the first botanical garden in America and the home of the famous Swan Boats.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Swan Boats
Famous boats unique to Boston
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Designed in the Gothic Revival-style with striking architectural details
2 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There are NO RESTROOM STOPS.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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: saba@photowalks.com 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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