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Capture Boston's historic neighborhoods with a photographer

Join me, a local photographer, for an architecture- and history-focused photo walk around Boston’s Back Bay and Beacon Hill, revealing iconic locations and hidden gems beloved by locals. I’ll share tips and techniques for capturing the best photos of our tour—no fancy equipment required! • In Copley Square, you’ll photograph the interiors of three stunning buildings—the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church, and the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel—as I discuss their architecture. • Stroll to some of the city’s most photogenic destinations, including the Massachusetts State House, the cobblestone streets in Beacon Hill, and the lagoon at the Boston Public Garden. I’ll offer my advice on the best angles and viewpoints. • Take photos of stately 1860s brownstones, intimate gardens, and the residences of historic Boston figures, including Edwin Booth, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert Frost, and Louis Brandeis. You’ll leave with a new perspective on the city, as well as a library of stunning images to commemorate your trip.

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Skateboarding for beginners with a pro

Learn the basics of skateboarding from me, a professional skateboarder, at this outdoor skate park in Boston. This family-friendly lesson is aimed at all skill levels. I recommend bringing your own equipment if possible—Orchard Skateshop is one good place to buy a new board. • You’ll get to know me and your fellow participants and share your experience level—if any. I’ll then lead a stretching and warmup session. • I’ll teach you the basics of skateboarding, including rolling on level ground and turning, before helping you learn how to ride down a small ramp. • Finally, I’ll answer any questions you have and make recommendations for continuing your skateboarding journey here in Boston or back at home. You’ll roll away with new skills and confidence—and maybe even a budding passion for skating.

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Get strong and centered with a renowned personal trainer

Join me at a private, state-of-the-art training facility for an invigorating and relaxing experience to rejuvenate your body while traveling. • We’ll begin with introductions and an overview of the experience, where I’ll explain the BODY Retreat concept and help you get comfortable and in your element. • I’ll then guide you through energizing mobility work on Stakt mats and a strength training circuit with full demonstrations. • Our cooldown and recovery will include calming stretches, deep breathwork, and a spa-like savasana with eucalyptus towels. Finally, we’ll refresh and connect over one of our favorite brands of mocktails, Recess. Leave feeling recharged and centered—plus, take home a curated list of coffee shop, restaurant and shopping recommendations.

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 867 reviews

Discover Salem with a Real Witch

Want to truly understand the history of Salem and be a part of the very real magic of the city with a Salem, Ma historian, and modern day witch? This fascinating tour will lead you through the city as you explore the lore, secrets and intricate history of Salem that go beyond just the 1692 trials. This 120 minute journey starts with some important sights such as the famed Samantha statue, the Witch House, the Old Burying Point cemetery, and a few Hocus Pocus locations. It also includes the otherworldly history of spiritualism, the city’s ties with the Parker Brother's Ouija Board , and we finish off near maritime wharf to demonstrate Salem's illustrious maritime history. Along the way, you will learn the truth behind witchcraft as a culture. Prepare to soak in some magical knowledge, ranging from connecting with nature, energy protection, manifesting with the moon and how we interact with the local spirits. This tour even includes locally sourced materials to craft real spells as we journey through Salem! Our small group/coven experience will be personable with a current group max of 15 to create an absolutely spellbinding, one of a kind experience that will connect you with the heart and soul of the city both past and present ✨

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 669 reviews

Sail on the Schooner Fame of Salem

Haul up the sails! Take the tiller! Or just chill with an adult beverage while our historic schooner slides through Salem Sound past lighthouses, forts, and waterfront homes. We'll motor out from Pickering Wharf in downtown Salem and call for volunteers to help raise the sails. Depending on the wind, we may shape a course toward Beverly, Marblehead, or head straight out toward the islands! Our interactive crew point out landmarks, explain the operation of the schooner, and mix drinks with equal facility. The captain and crew will explain the significance of the FAME, privateering, and the War of 1812. The firing of the cannon is always a highlight! The sails last roughly an hour and forty minutes. When we return to Pickering Wharf, you're right in the heart of downtown Salem — perfectly placed for a meal, a drink, or a stroll! Note: We will not sail if steady rain, high winds, or thick fog are expected; you will be refunded. If do we cancel a sail, we will reach out to you thru air bnb. Dress for the weather — you are exposed to the elements on our 1812 schooner! This trip is NOT appropriate for infants or toddlers. But once kids are 5 years old, they really enjoy it! The schooner is certified for 49 passengers plus crew. But since 2021 we are sailing at 60% capacity, which means there will be a maximum of 30 guests on your sail.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1674 reviews

Walk Your Way Through Boston's History

We will start our tour at the Lenox hotel in the heart of the Back Bay neighborhood, and will end at historic Faneuil Hall where there are endless places to eat and explore after the tour. Not only will we visit the famous Boston Freedom Trail, but also hidden treasures not covered on other tours. My tour runs approximately 2 1/2 hours. Unlike some other walking tours, I try to cover as much of Boston as possible. The walk is not fast paced, but we do cover about two miles. Wear comfortable shoes. The Back Bay - Explore one of Boston's most famous neighborhoods. Home to some of Boston's most beautiful buildings such as the Boston Public Library and the Trinity Church. Boston Public Garden - Visit the beautiful gardens, and say hello to the Swan Boats, and the Make Way for Ducklings statues! If you come during the right time of year, they may even be donning some accessories! Boston Common - Bask in the freedom of the oldest public park in the United States. Cheers Bar - Where everybody knows your name. Beacon Hill - View Boston's most historic neighborhood. Complete with original brick sidewalks and gas lanterns (you can thank some friendly 20th-century neighborhood rioters for those bricks). The New State House - Is as impressive as the political debates inside...we think.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 788 reviews

North End Little Italy Food Tour

The oldest neighborhood in Boston"s North End( Llittle Italy) We will experience lots of hidden gems but also the famous Hanover and Salem streets where the best of the best restaurants pastry shops salumerias (Italian Deli) bakeries and caffes. COME HUNGRY because we eat on this tour equivalent to a full lunch. FEAST ON FOOD ** Discover the only woodfired brick oven pizzaria in little italy. ** Tour thru the oldest bakery where the first pizza in Boston was baked in 1907. ** Get all your senses sharpened at an coffee and spice shop.since 1932. ** Experience the Salumeria"s (italian deli"s) specializing in imported cheeses from Italy dry cured meets (salami sopprasata prosciutto cappicola and mortadella) homemade pasta homemade mozzarella and many marinated italian delights in extra virgin olive oil. ** Visit the only Butcher Shop left in the neighborhood. ** Can"t forget about dessert we will cut the line at one of famous Pastry Shops for a ricotta cannoli. ** Along the way we will pass by the Paul Revere Statue Old North Church and the first Italian Church built by Italian immigrants in 1873. **** READ REVIEWS**** ON**** TRIPADVISOR**** GOOGLE**** YELP**** Other things to note Let me know if any guest have food allergies.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1189 reviews

Boston's Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour

We will spend 3 hours exploring one of Boston's oldest and beloved area "The North End" aka Little Italy. We will visit hidden gems, unique neighborhood shops and local hangouts. Anthony your local guide will entertain you with his no bullshit politically Incorrect style. Come hungry because there will be many food stops (8) . Don't eat breakfast .You will enjoy delicious Italian cuisine all while laughing your ass off.We will have many interactions with locals since i was born and raised here. A true local ! - We will eat our way through Hanover Street where we will discover the best pasticcerias that offer the best cannoli, biscotti, and other Italian favorites. We will discuss the best of the best restaurants and coffee shops. With my culinary background and years of living here and of course eating here you will learn how to not get caught up in the tourist traps. •We will visit authentic Salumeria (Italian Deli) where you will sample best Italian sub ever. -We will visit hidden gems where you will discover a bakery in a basement of 100-year-ol structure •Visit a very unique 80- coffee and spice shop. -Also some secret stops that we will keep as a surprise. -Most of all you will taste great foods and you will laugh all day long. Other things to note Fun adults only . Sorry no one under 13 . NO WHINNY KIDS.LOL It is a Politically Incorrect tour so some adult content.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 767 reviews

The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Boston Walking Tour

Winner of Boston Magazine's Best Historical Walking Tour. Unlike most tours which limit you to exclusively what's on the Freedom Trail - walking from one end to the other and providing short highlights and separate anecdotes of each landmark - this tour follows a curated route and visits the sights chronologically pulling everything together into a unified and immersive citywide narrative. The sightseeing unfolds to the storytelling as we bring to life the passions, personalities, and psychologies behind world changing events like The Boston Massacre, Tea Party, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and Battle of Bunker Hill. There are no silly costumes or awkward "reenacting." You'll get both the Patriot and British perspectives along with insights from the most important scholarship without any patriotic fluff or partisan agenda. The goal is to do justice to both the city of Boston and the story of America with light-hearted humor and enthusiasm and for you to get a masterclass education while having fun. Maps, visuals, and even Lego's are used to make the story accessible and entertaining for all ages and interest levels. We cover past and present, so you'll enjoy the charm of the old town while getting a real sense of the beautiful and booming modern city as well. A 15-minute break at Quincy Market & entrance into Faneuil Hall (when open) is included.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Portraits of iconic Boston by Rodrigo

My experience will offer professional photos featuring Boston landmarks as the backdrop. I will assist you in making memories with my professional eye. I will use my Camera and take you to the best spots in Boston including: Copley Square, walk through Newbury St, the Public Garden and Beacon Hill. I can capture lifetime memories with engagement photos, family pictures or single model pictures posing with the city of Boston in the background. My experience will give your photos a unique beauty through my eye. I will create high resolution photographs while bringing my experience working with models, families and events to elevate your memories to the next level. Family or friend Groups can book the spot up to 5 guests in total, if you are bringing more people to the photoshoot just let me know. Now I also offer a private session group that will have the experience locked exclusively for you and no more guests will be allowed to book the same time like it does if you book the normal tour photo experience, this new option will offer 100% of my attention to your portraits and memories.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Private tour with real pirate treasure and stories

I will provide a tour experience about real pirates and the discovery of the only (and largest) verified pirate treasure in the world. Guests will be able to touch real silver pirate coins, and see artifacts in the process of restoration. Our talk will cover the history, and misunderstanding, of the golden age of piracy. It will also speak to how a real life explorer used a treasure map to find the only verified pirate treasure in the world. As an additional surprise guests will get a free digital photo take-home and a $5 "gold coin" to spend in the gift shop. Guests will get to experience the museum before the general public is allowed in.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 659 reviews

Every Site on the Freedom Trail

See all 16 of Boston's Iconic Freedom Trail sites in a single 2.5 hour tour! Join the most comprehensive walking tour of the Freedom Trail available, and learn about icons like Paul Revere and John Hancock, along with lesser known stories of women, African Americans, and immigrant patriots and pioneers. Rebels, gangs, Midnight Riders (and a few cheap dad jokes) all feature in the tales on this tour. Tour goers will leave with an understanding of Boston's role in the American Revolution, but also how Boston has pioneered abolition, American education, and immigration. It all happened at these famous sites along the iconic red brick line. This highly interactive tour will begin at the Embrace statue, memorializing Martin Luther King, jr and his wife Coretta Scott King and conclude in the North End with the best view of the Charlestown Freedom Trail sites. Along the way you'll experience the explosive events of the American Revolution like the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre in the places they happened. Be sure to bring your best questions for our veteran guides! Thank you for choosing this public tour with Boston History Company!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 717 reviews

Bloodlust: Mysteries of Victorian Boston

Explore a true crime murder mystery in quaint, post-Civil War Boston. In the late 1800s, Boston experienced a rash of gruesome murders and unexplained phenomena. People were accused of being witches and vampires, and of conversing with the dead, all while a serial murder lurked just out of sight. Looking for a time that isn't listed? Send me a message and maybe we can work something out. While we made pioneering strides in the new fields of forensics and toxicology, we hosted mad scientists and psychologists who treated the mentally ill in unsavory ways. The background for a number of historic movies and shows, the country’s largest Victorian neighborhood, the South End is all within a few blocks of Copley Square and Back Bay. Buried beneath this neighborhood's eye-catching English gardens and breathtaking brick rowhouses, the Gothic churches and strange statuary that tourist rarely see, is a unique experience you won’t want to miss. There will be some graphic discussion of violence and murder. Participant discretion is advised.

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