Boston Waterfront Walking Tour

Boston Waterfront Walking Tour

It is hard to believe that the Boston waterfront was once an area made up of glaciers!

The harbor islands formed with the recession of the glaciers. Native American Indians fished in the harbor and farmed the land. Ships with English immigrants began arriving to the New World in the 1620s.

A famous Tea Party took place in Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773. British soldiers landed on Long Wharf to enforce the laws the colonists resisted. Coincidentally, the British sailed back to England from the same wharf on March 17, 1776 after the struggle for independence was won.

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Over the years, Boston Harbor has transformed from a busy colonial trading port, to a dumping ground, and finally to an area where hotels, restaurants, and cruises have made it a popular tourist attraction.

On this photo tour, discover why we start at the Old State House as we make our way to the waterfront and the North End . You will find out where John Hancock kept his money, see Boston's first skyscraper, and enjoy scenic views of Boston Harbor. Stops at Paul Revere's house and Old North Church are included.

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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!

Boston Waterfront Walking Tour - Photo Walks Boston
May to September: 10:00am on Monday and Wednesday

Departure Point:

• Meet outside on the the front steps of the Old State House Gift Shop entrance. The Old State House is located on State and Washington Streets. Click here for google map link of TheOld State House.

• Train stop: State Street - Orange or Blue Lines. Government Center - Green Line

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

Return Details:

• Tour concludes at the original departure point.

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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.