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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 locals and travelers from all…

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…

Things to do on a Rainy Day in Boston Boston is a city rich in history, culture, and vibrant neighborhoods, making it an exciting destination no matter the weather. If you find yourself exploring Boston on a rainy day, don’t let the drizzle dampen your plans! Here are some of the best things to do…

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…

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…