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Picture Perfect: Boston Common, Beacon Hill, & Public Garden Group Tour with Photoshoot
paid Price: From $
hiking Walking Time: 2h
language Languages: English
footprint Transportation: Walking
Tour Description
A unique tour with our partner Smiler,
and a chance to make lasting memories on this tour of one of Boston's
most historic and prestigious neighborhoods and its neighboring parks. You'll
be joined on tour by a professional photographer who will be capturing moments
along the route, which you will receive in a gallery a few days later with FREE
downloads available!
Start on Parkman Plaza on historic Boston Common, the oldest public park in the
country. Learn about the park's creation and original purpose as you walk along the
tree-lined paths. Use the iconic Back Bay towers or the famous Frog Pond as a background
for a photoshoot!
Head into prestigious Beacon Hill, home to brownstones, cobblestone streets, and
"The Most Photographed Street in America." Pose at the top of Acorn Street, with
its famous federalist buildings, for a photo you'll want to frame when you get home.
Head across beautiful Charles Street and walk down one of the most photogenic
brownstone-lined streets in the city!
Cross back into the Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the country! Have
any kids in your group hop on the Make Way for Ducklings statue for a classic Boston
photo! Then continue onto the Public Garden's popular Venetian-Style bridge for an
epic photo over the Swan Pond! Continue back into the Common for a quick stop at
Parkman Bandstand, then see the controvesial MLK sculpture "The Embrace" and pose
for a photo in front of it! End the tour back where you began at Parkman Plaza.
Tour Itinerary
5 min
Parkman Plaza
Start the tour at Parkman Plaza in front of the Boston Common Visitor's Center.
Learn about the origin of Boston Common, the country's oldest subway system, and
most importantly, how to pose for your photos on the coming tour!
5 min
The Great Elm
Head to the location of Boston's "first city hall" and hear
stories about everything that happened right where you stand!
15 min
Frog Pond/Oneida FC Monument
Pose for portraits with the Frog Pond and Boston's
iconic Back Bay towers as your backdrop!
5 min
Boston Founders Memorial
At the Founders Memorial, learn about the first Europeans to arrive
in the area. Pose for a photo with the Common as your backdrop!
15 min
Acorn St
"The Most Photographed Street in America" is about to be the backdrop
for your favorite photo from Boston!
5 min
Louisburg Square
Another fantastic photo opportunity at this historic private park! Learn
about the famous authors, diplomats, and executives who owned (or own)
the neighboring houses!
15 min
Lime St
The most photogenic of brownstones in the neighborhood! Learn about the
history of the neighborhood while you pose!
10 min
Make Way for Ducklings
This one's for the kids! See the statues of the ducklings from one
of Boston's favorite hometown stories. Kids can hop on for a photo!
20 min
Public Garden Flowers & Footbridge
Walk along the flower beds and the famous Public Garden Footbridge.
Pose for a photo overlooking the Swan Pond or in front of the tulips!
15 min
Parkman Bandstand
Hop up on Parkman Bandstand for a photo and hear about
the first use of forensic evidence at trial!
5 min
The Embrace
See the controversial sculpture honoring MLK and
take a photo in front of it!
5 min
Parkman Plaza
Wrap up the tour back where you began at Parkman Plaza.
Keep an eye on your inbox, where your photos will be delivered
in a couple of days!
Details
- Start Times:
- Thursday & Saturday-Monday, 11:00 AM
- Included:
- Guided tour of Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and Public Garden
- Professional Photography
- Free downloads from your gallery
- Not Included:
- Snacks & Water
- Outfits or Props
- Gratuities
- This tour is also available as a Private Tour. Contact us!
- This tour is subject to cancellation for inclement weather. That determination will be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Our booking platform imposes a 6% service fee for online bookings. Call us to get this waived!
| Adult (18+) | $70 |
| Youth (13-17) | $65 |
| Child (12-) | $60 |
Meeting Point
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