Boston

Are you ready to embark on a journey back in time and explore the birthplace of American history? PhotoWalks invites you to explore Boston’s Freedom Trail on a walking tour to discover the historical landmarks in one of America’s oldest cities. Walking the Freedom Trail is like stepping into the pages of history. But, with…

of historic and iconic locations. Are you looking for an eye-opening Boston walking tour experience you canʼt get anywhere else in the city? Each guided PhotoWalks tour will immerse you in the fascinating history of Boston and also enhance your photography skills, making every step an exciting adventure. History buffs, photo enthusiasts, urban explorers, MA…

Explore Boston by foot and bring your smartphone or camera on a unique walking tour experience. PhotoWalks provides insightful commentary and photo tips for capturing the city’s famous historical sites on the Freedom Trail, iconic architectural landmarks, charming neighborhoods, must-see scenic locations, and hidden gems off-the-beaten path. Got questions about what a PhotoWalks tour is…

A PhotoWalks Beacon Hill Walking Tour delivers an experience for locals and tourists that’s an immersion into a 19th century historic neighborhood. One of the most noticeable features along the narrow, brick sidewalks lined with  row houses and townhouses are the gas lamps. There are over 1,000 of them illuminating the picturesque streets of Beacon…

Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston and immerse yourself in American history. The entire trail connects 16 historic sites marked by a 2.5 mile red brick path. PhotoWalks provides small group tours of the Freedom Trail tour for locals and visitors. See 11 out of 16 historic sites and important landmarks on a FUN 90-minute…

Looking for the best photo spots to take pictures in Boston? PhotoWalks Tours will take you to the most Instagrammable places in the city. Explore the photo ops in charming old neighborhoods, see iconic architectural landmarks and scenic locations that make great content on Instagram as well as souvenirs of Boston. Boston has come a…

A PhotoWalks Boston Tour Experience Makes a Great Gift Learn how to see creatively and take meaningful pictures. Develop new photography skills that will last a lifetime. Connect with your sense of wonder. Appreciate the details in our surroundings more. Discover Boston’s history on a fun, interactive photo walking tour. Experience photo opportunities…

On the PhotoWalks Beacon Hill walking tour, you’ll notice many details that give Boston’s historic, exclusive neighborhood its distinct charm and character: brick sidewalks. Thanks to a group of determined women, they took it upon themselves to preserve the brick sidewalks forever. In 1947, rumors were swirling that Mayor James Michael Curley wanted to repave…

Founded in 1630, the North End is Boston’s oldest neighborhood. Walk along the Freedom Trail and you’ll come across the oldest house in Boston that once belonged to……. legendary hero Paul Revere! Built in 1680, the Revere family purchased the colonial wooden home in 1770 and sold it in 1800. By the mid-19th century, the…

Private Walking Tours of Boston run year-round to accommodate your areas of interest. Visit historic sites, iconic landmarks and scenic locations on a custom-designed itinerary with fascinating and insightful commentary–with or without photo tips. It’s up to you how you’d like to experience your visit to Boston. Private Photography Lessons are also available for individuals…

A walk in Beacon Hill is an immersion into a 19th century English-inspired neighborhood. Imagine the sound of horse-drawn carriages carrying Boston’s elite to their Federal-style row house during the Victorian era. Stroll down the brick sidewalks lined with antique gas lamps and take in the views of some of Boston’s most charming, historic houses….

One of the things I love most about Rouvalis Flowers in Beacon Hill is how much it reminds me of a European flower shop. Tucked on one of the most scenic corners of the neighborhood, it’s always a nice surprise to see its ever-changing colorful flowers and plants displayed outside its charming storefront. Step inside and the scent of fresh, exotic flowers is literally breathtaking. Back in 1897, it was the neighborhood butcher shop. The original meat refrigerator is now filled with gorgeous flowers imported from the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America. The original copper ceiling was preserved and restored to a silver finish. By far, it’s my favorite flower shop in Boston. Rouvalis Flower Shop is one of the stops on the 2-hour Highlights of Boston tour and the 90-minute Beacon Hill tour.

Just a short walk from Old North Church in Boston’s North End-Little Italy neighborhood is the “Skinny House”, also known as the “Spite House”.  Built in 1862, and measuring just 10-feet wide, this 1,165 square foot home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom a private roof deck, lovely gardens and unobstructed views of the city and…

There are several things you immediately notice upon entering Polcari’s Coffee in Boston’s North End: the strong scent of coffee beans and the potent aroma of a variety of different spices. This adorable shop is like a time-capsule with its old-world charm preserved from a bygone era—from its creaky wooden floors to glass jars filled with…

Boston Back Bay Architecture Walking TourBoston’s Copley Square in Back Bay has the most diverse architectural landmarks in the city. An extensive landfill project began in 1857 and completed in 1882 to fill in 700 acres of the bay. The Boston peninsula doubled in size and an elegant 19th-century French-inspired residential area emerged. Copley Square…

The Boston Public Garden traces its origins to marshland that Bostonians avoided in the 19th century. In 1837, a visionary named Horace Gray led an effort that transformed the swampy area into the first botanical garden in America. The first bed of tulips and the first poinsettia in the U.S. were planted in the Boston…

The Swan Boats are one of Boston’s most famous icons. PhotoWalks offers the best walking tours in Boston where the Public Garden is one of the stops on these tours: Highlights of Boston and Boston and Boston’s Architectural Landmarks The story behind the Swan Boats began with a German opera. Robert Paget was a boat builder…

PhotoWalks provides one of the best walking tours of Boston’s North End-Little Italy. Explore the historic landmarks and feel the energetic street vibe in Boston’s oldest neighborhood. Listen to insightful commentary about the North End’s fascinating immigrant history as well some Freedom Trail sites. Walk down streets that lead to Paul Revere’s House, Paul Revere…

Looking for Fun Things to Do in Boston? Explore the city from a different angle on a PhotoWalks tour. Capture fun, creative pictures with your camera or smartphone in either Beacon Hill, Back Bay the North End-Little Italy or the famous sites along the Freedom Trail. See Boston’s must-see attractions on the ONLY provider of Boston walking…

A visit to Boston’s Back Bay is not complete until you visit the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Architect Charles McKim designed the interior and exterior of the  Italian Renaissance inspired Central Library. Built in 1888 and opened to the public in 1895, the Boston Public Library is the first free library in America….

PhotoWalks has been named one of the 10 Best Boston Walking Tours by TimeOut and is recommended by the ever popular travel blogger Nomadic Matt! In the last 20 years, it’s been such an honor and privilege for me to share my love and passion for Boston with locals and visitors from around the world….

Explore the North End on a Boston history and photography walking tour. Capture the energetic vibe in Boston’s oldest neighborhood that’s rich in Italian immigrant history. Walk down old streets that lead to Paul Revere’s House, Paul Revere statue, Old North Church, Rose Kennedy’s birthplace, the “Skinny House” and hidden gems off-the-beaten path. Fascinating commentary…

Explore Boston by foot on a Boston Architecture Photo Walking Tour. Beacon Hill is an upscale 19th-century English-inspired neighborhood lined with picturesque streets, brick sidewalks, antique gas lamps lit 24 hours a day, lovely doors and unique door knockers, hidden houses, beautiful flowers spilling out of window boxes and boot scrapers on the doorsteps. Two of the highlights on a PhotoWalks Beacon Hill tour are Acorn Street, the most photographed street in Boston and Louisburg Square, an exclusive area where there are pricey Greek Revival-style brick row houses. On the PhotoWalks Boston’s Architectural Landmarks tour, there’s an eclectic mix of architectural styles in Copley Square: Romanesque, Italian Gothic, Italian Renaissance Classicism, Art Deco and modern. PhotoWalks provides interesting commentary on the iconic architectural landmarks on three Boston city walks: Beacon Hill         Highlights of Boston       Boston’s Architectural…

Explore the Freedom Trail on one of the 10 BEST walking tours in Boston. Photowalks is the only guided tour company to offer fascinating historical commentary and creative photo tips. It is an experience unlike any other Boston city tour! If you ask longtime MA residents about Boston’s Freedom Trail, most likely they’ll recall memories…

One of the highlights of a Boston walking tour is Acorn Street, Beacon Hill’s most photographed street. PhotoWalks offers the BEST walking tours of this historic neighborhood with consistent 5-star reviews. Fascinating commentary and creative photo tips are provided by Saba Alhadi, an educator, photographer and enthusiastic tour guide with 20+ years of experience. Acorn…

It was an honor to have PhotoWalks tours featured on the long-running local show, Chronicle. There are many hidden gems on a Beacon Hill or Back Bay walking tour in Boston. We filmed the segment on a beautiful day in August 2021, and the story aired in October and December. Chronicle will be celebrating its…

Whose idea was it to welcome spring in Back Bay with pink tulip magnolias along Commonwealth Ave? Here’s the backstory: Laura Dwight was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1899 and moved to Boston as an adult. She was a feisty resident who lived in an apartment on Comm. Ave with no garden. Over the years,…

There are several things you immediately notice upon entering Polcari’s Coffee in Boston’s North End: the strong scent of coffee beans and the potent aroma of a variety of different spices. This adorable shop is like a time-capsule with its old-world charm preserved from a bygone era—from its creaky wooden floors to glass jars filled…

The Paul Revere House is one of the stops on the PhotoWalks North End Tour. Located on the Freedom Trail at 19 North Square, the house was built in 1680 and is the oldest wooden building in Boston. It’s also a national historic landmark. Paul Revere purchased the 90-year old house in 1770.  Back then, it…

One of the stops on the 90-minute PhotoWalks Beacon Hill Tour and the 2-hour Highlights of Boston Tour is the George Middleton House. It is the oldest wooden house on Pinckney Street and in Beacon Hill. George Middleton and his friend Louis Glapion built it in 1787. The structure is typical of the style of…

Best Boston Experience Gift This Holiday Season: a PhotoWalks tour! Purchase a PhotoWalks Gift Card and give a gift that lasts a lifetime. PhotoWalks provides fun, creative photo tips and fascinating historical commentary on a history and photography walking tour unlike any other in the city. Recipients learn about Boston’s history, how to take amazing…

The Phillis Wheatley statue is my favorite in Boston. I am in awe of her graceful pose and pensive expression. ⠀ ⠀ Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American female published poet. She wrote her first poem when she was 13 years old. At 14, her work appeared in newspapers and periodicals in the U.S. and…

Explore Beacon Hill on one of the 10 BEST Boston Walking Tours in Boston. This upscale 19th-century neighborhood is lined with picturesque streets, brick sidewalks, antique gas lamps lit 24 hours a day, lovely doors and unique door knockers, hidden houses, beautiful flowers spilling out of window boxes and boot scrapers on the doorsteps. It’s…

Discover Beacon Hill on a PhotoWalks Boston Tour. Walking along its picturesque streets is an immersion into a charming 19th-century English-inspired neighborhood with limitless photo opportunities. Beacon Hill is home to the most photographed street in Boston and has hidden gems in unexpected places. Learn how to capture amazing pictures and discover its fascinating history….

PhotoWalks has teamed up with Boch Center Tours to provide a private photo tour of the Wang Theatre on Sunday, March 8 from 1 pm-3 pm. (The first tour on Jan. 26, 2020 sold out!) If you’ve ever wanted to view how beautiful the Wang Theatre is without the crowds, this exclusive PhotoWalks tour combines history, art…

One of the hidden gems on a PhotoWalks Beacon Hill tour is the “Scarlett O’Hara house”. At first glance, it looks like a charming little cottage. But, it fools the eye and is a “trompe l’oeil” as they say in French. Truth be told, the “house” was painted to mask a brick wall and bookended…

In some parts of Boston, you don’t have to travel far to feel like you’re in Europe. A visit to Beacon Hill is an immersion into a 19th-century English-inspired neighborhood, while Back Bay’s brownstones have a 19th-century French design. And, then there’s an impressive Venetian-inspired palace in the Back Bay Fens area…the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum….

BostCuriosity. It’s a mysterious, powerful, compelling and motivating force. Curiosity is also like a never-ending treasure hunt for photographers who are always on the hunt for amazing locations or looking for new, challenging ways to capture a scene they’ve visited many times. The invention of the camera happened in 1826. A curious Frenchman fitted a…

Boston has come a long way since its beginnings as a peninsula with three hills and newly arrived English immigrants settling in 1630. Fast forward to the 21st century and you’ll quickly notice modern skyscrapers, luxury condo buildings and busy streets wrapped around historic landmarks.  I’ve walked a marathon number of miles all over the…