Postcards of Boston Walking Tour - Public Gardens

Postcards of Boston Walking Tour

The Boston Public Garden was once marshland in colonial times that eventually transformed into the first public botanical garden in the United States. The landscape design for the Garden was based on an English-style garden.

The Public Garden was not always so pristine. At one time it was almost beyond saving. Learn how its visual splendor was revived, and why it captivates many visitors. How many colorful flowerbeds are in the Public Garden? What was the inspiration for the legendary Swan Boats? Find out on a photographic journey that is a collage of Boston's popular tourist attractions.

The Postcards of Boston tour takes you from the George Washington equestrian statue through the meandering pathways of the Public Garden. Stops along the way include the Ether Monument , enchanting views of the Swan Boats on the lagoon, and The Partisans sculpture on the Boston Common . The grand finale of this tour: Acorn Street and Louisburg Square in Beacon Hill .

Location:	Meet at the George Washington statue at the entrance of the Public Garden facing Arlington Street.
Schedule:	April to September: 10:00am on Thursday and Friday

            

Each photo tour is presented with fascinating historical commentary, as well as simple photographic secrets for composing fun and artistic pictures.Photo tours are great for people of all ages, and all skill levels. Space is limited to small groups for a more personalized tour experience.See the city from a different perspective with or without your camera!             

Postcards of Boston Walking Tour - Photo Walks Boston
April to September: 10:00am on Thursday and Friday

            

Departure Point:

• Meet at the George Washington statue at the entrance of the Public Garden facing Arlington Street. Click here for google map link of The Public Garden.

• Train stop: Arlington Street - Green Line

• No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

            

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all tours in Boston: Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Photo Walks Boston and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

All company policies can be found at tourcorp.com, and a part of this tour purchase.

            

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