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Boston Architecture + History Walking Tour + Fun Photo Tips

By PhotoWalks
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore Boston’s top 3 attractions on a small-group walking tour in just two hours. A longtime local guide shares insightful historical commentary of the famous sites along the way as well as fun photo tips to help you capture memorable photos of your tour experience.

Discover the history behind Back Bay’s diverse architectural landmarks in Copley Square. Enjoy a scenic stroll through the Boston Public Garden to see colourful flowerbeds and the famous Swan Boats. For the grand finale, we'll visit Beacon Hill’s Acorn Street, known as known the most photographed street in Boston.

Designed for history buffs, urban explorers, smartphone users, and casual photographers, this guided walking tour blends engaging historical commentary with photo tips. It is not a technical photography class.

Activity location

  • Boston Public Library
    • 700 Boylston St, At Copley Sq.
    • 02116-2813, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 205 Dartmouth St
    • 205 Dartmouth Street
    • 02116, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Boston Architecture + History Walking Tour + Fun Photo Tips

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15
Price details
€48.19 x 1 Adult€48.19
Total
Price is €48.19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group experience led by a Boston guide with 20+ years of experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fascinating Commentary of Boston's Most Iconic Landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A relaxed walking tour—not a technical photography class
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Perfect balance of sightseeing, storytelling, and creativity
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Smartphone photography tips to help you take better photos on a guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ideal for first-time visitors, locals, couples, solo travellers, and families
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Grand finale is Acorn St. in Beacon Hill--the most photographed street in Boston
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Covers Back Bay, the Public Garden and Beacon Hill in just 2 hours

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please RECONFIRM your reservation at least 48 hours prior to the tour date by sending an email to: saba@photowalks.com OR a text message to 617-851-2273. Thank You.
  • The MEETING POINT is the bronze statue with a ball in hand outside the front entrance of the Boston Public Library on Dartmouth St. , NOT Boylston St.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Boston Public Library

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Boston Public Library, where world-class architecture, art, and history make it one of the city's most visited attractions.

Old South Church in Boston

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
A stunning Venetian Gothic masterpiece in Copley Square

Copley Square

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Boston's iconic architectural landmarks in Copley Square

Trinity Church

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover why Trinity Church is considered one of the most significant buildings in American architecture.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
One of Boston's most beautiful tree-lined promenades

Boston Public Garden

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the beauty and history of America's first public botanical garden.

Beacon Hill

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the historic charm of Beacon Hill, a picturesque area of Boston

Acorn Street

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover why Acorn St. is the most photographed street in Boston

Location

Activity location

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    Boston Public Library
    • 700 Boylston St, At Copley Sq.
    • 02116-2813, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    205 Dartmouth St
    • 205 Dartmouth Street
    • 02116, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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