Hello! I’m Janine and I’m your guide for all JM Walking Tours. Come join me for a walking tour of Commonwealth Avenue or Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay.

 

The Amazing Commonwealth Avenue tour strolls under a canopy of trees on the paved Comm Ave Mall (as locals call it).  Come hear fun and interesting stories about this beautiful residential street - the architecture, statues and people who call Comm Ave home – past and present.

The Good Morning, Newbury Street tour is my newest tour! It’s a morning walk down Boston’s top street for fashion, dining and shopping. Come hear the history and unfolding stories of this vibrant street. This tour start at 9AM, before the crowds and cars arrive.

Like to take photos? Come enjoy the Commonwealth Avenue Magnolias in Bloom Tour & Photo Walk. This walk is for photographers of all abilities and devices, as well as history and architecture buffs. This tour is offered just a few times - when the Magnolias are in bloom (mid April) and when the trees are changing color (September/October). Check the tour page for details.

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I love Boston, especially the Back Bay. As a long-time resident (25+ years), I’ve watched this beautiful, special space grow and slow and then be reinvigorated again. Through it all, Back Bay remains one of the most vibrant and fascinating neighborhoods in the city.  

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I’m also a big fan of American history, design and innovation and yes, meeting people and sharing stories. I’ve been a tour guide in one place or another since I was a teenager. I was even a docent (fancy name for a tour guide) with Boston by Foot, another excellent walking tour organization.

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In 2022, my church building in Boston turned 50 years old. Several congregants, including me, offered tours of the contemporary building to professional architects, designers and people who just wanted to learn more about its unique architecture. That experience lit me up. It got me thinking about offering a walking tour in the place I live and love. And that’s what I’ve done. 

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So that’s the back story. Now come hear the Back Bay story!