Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind of city experience — intimate, immersive, and carefully curated for people who want to feel this extraordinary city truly. Fully narrated by one of Boston's own expert local guides, you'll glide through neighborhoods rich with history, step out at the city's most photogenic corners, and leave with both a deeper understanding of Boston — and a camera roll that will leave your friends speechless. Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city you call home, Picture Boston will show you something you've never seen before...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
45-minutes Quincy Market lunch break
Same-day tour experience
Curated stops and photo opportunities
Climate-controlled shuttle bus transportation
Approximately 3.5 hours
Live local tour guide
Guided Boston & Cambridge sightseeing tour
Double-Decker Bus Service
Hop-on, hop-off service
Meeting Points
Departure
8 Park Plaza
Please arrive at 8 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Our office and check-in point are located there. Please look for our tour guide wearing a red T-shirt with the Boston Sightseeing logo for easy identification and assistance upon arrival.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Forget the crowded hop-on, hop-off buses and rushed group tours where you're just another face in the crowd. Picture Boston is a completely different kind of city experience — intimate, immersive, and carefully curated for people who want to feel this extraordinary city truly. Fully narrated by one of Boston's own expert local guides, you'll glide through neighborhoods rich with history, step out at the city's most photogenic corners, and leave with both a deeper understanding of Boston — and a camera roll that will leave your friends speechless. Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city you call home, Picture Boston will show you something you've never seen before...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
45-minutes Quincy Market lunch break
Same-day tour experience
Curated stops and photo opportunities
Climate-controlled shuttle bus transportation
Approximately 3.5 hours
Live local tour guide
Guided Boston & Cambridge sightseeing tour
Double-Decker Bus Service
Hop-on, hop-off service
Meeting Points
Departure
8 Park Plaza
Please arrive at 8 Park Plaza, Boston, MA. Our office and check-in point are located there. Please look for our tour guide wearing a red T-shirt with the Boston Sightseeing logo for easy identification and assistance upon arrival.
Return
Itinerary
1
Copley Square
A picturesque public square known for its blend of historic and modern architecture. Tourists can admire and photograph some of Boston's most iconic landmarks together in one frame.
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Trinity Church Boston
A stunning Romanesque Revival masterpiece and National Historic Landmark. Visitors can admire its intricate stonework and famous reflection in the Hancock Tower's glass.
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John Hancock Tower
New England's tallest skyscraper, wrapped in mirrored blue glass. Tourists love capturing how it reflects the surrounding historic buildings.
4
Boston Public Library
The first publicly supported municipal library in the United States was one with grand columns and a beautiful Renaissance-style courtyard. A must-see for architecture and history lovers.
5
Christian Science Plaza
A serene, often-overlooked gem with a sweeping 670-foot reflecting pool. Perfect for photographers seeking dramatic architectural shots.
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The First Church of Christ, Scientist - The Mother Church
A massive Renaissance-inspired domed church anchors the plaza. Visitors can take in its grand exterior and peaceful surroundings.
7
Fenway Park
America's oldest Major League Baseball stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox. Fans can photograph the legendary "Green Monster" wall and soak in over a century of baseball history.
8
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
One of the world's leading research universities, with a campus full of bold modern architecture. Tourists can stroll past iconic buildings and feel the academic energy.
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Harvard Square
The lively, historic heart of Cambridge surrounds Harvard University. Visitors can explore eclectic shops, cafés, bookstores, and centuries of intellectual tradition.
10
Longfellow Bridge
A historic bridge with distinctive "salt-and-pepper-shaker" towers connecting Cambridge back to Boston. Provides another fantastic vantage point for skyline photography.
11
Charles Street
Beacon Hill's charming main street is lined with antique shops, boutiques, and cozy cafés. A wonderful place to wander and feel transported back in time.
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Beacon Hill
One of America's most beautiful neighborhoods, with gas-lit cobblestone streets and 19th-century brick townhomes. Tourists can stroll picturesque side streets that feel cinematic at every turn.
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Long Wharf
A historic waterfront pier dating back to the 1600s. Visitors can enjoy stunning harbor views and watch boats come and go from one of Boston's most vibrant gathering places.
14
Quincy Market
One of New England's most iconic food halls, packed with local vendors and eateries. A perfect spot for lunch, people-watching, and street performances.
45 minutes
15
Boston Harborwalk
A scenic working harbor that played a central role in American history. Tourists can take in sweeping water views and spot ferries, sailboats, and waterfront landmarks.
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North End
Boston's oldest surviving neighborhood and famous Italian quarter. Visitors can wander narrow cobblestone streets and enjoy fresh cannoli from century-old bakeries.
17
Charlestown Navy Yard
A historic shipyard that built and serviced U.S. Navy vessels for 174 years. Tourists can explore maritime history right on the waterfront.
18
USS Constitution Museum
The world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat, launched in 1797. Visitors can marvel at this magnificent warship and the legends behind its nickname.
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TD Garden
Home arena of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins. Sports fans can snap a photo outside this iconic venue at the heart of the West End.
20
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Known as the "Cradle of Liberty," where Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty rallied for American independence. A lively spot full of history, vendors, and street performers.
21
Edgar Allan Poe Statue
A small square honoring the master of mystery, born nearby in 1809. Visitors can see the striking bronze statue of Poe with his trench coat billowing and a raven at his side.
