Oleksandra - North Carolina

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a historic walking tour, and I must say it was an absolute delight! From start to finish, every step was filled with fascinating stories, charming anecdotes, and a profound sense of connection to the past. Ira is an exceptional tour guide. His deep knowledge and passion for history shone through in every word they spoke. His engaging storytelling skills brought the past to life, effortlessly transporting us back in time to the era we were exploring. His enthusiasm was contagious, and it was evident that he genuinely enjoyed sharing his expertise with the group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a memorable and enlightening experience.

Ira provided a tour that was feel good vibes from start to finish!! He has a wonderful, welcoming energy and really makes an effort to make everyone feel comfortable, safe and heard. Not only does he have amazing knowledge of Boston and its history, but he also adds just enough personality to make each fact and story authentic and genuine. The pace of the walking is perfect and the wireless headsets are brilliant…no need to struggle hearing stories over loud honking cars. It was a gorgeous day and I felt inspired and happy leaving the tour. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! Ira is the real deal :)

I took Ira's tour a month ago, and haven't stopped thinking about it since! A friend recommended I take his tour and I expected it to be similar to a lot of other tours of Boston I've taken -- boy was I surprised! Over the course of the two and a half hours we were with him, Ira taught us things about Boston and its history that I would have never discovered otherwise. One of my favorite parts though, was that Ira was able to recommend sites to check out after the tour, and steer us away from those that aren't worth the time/money. I've visited a couple since (Arlington Street Church is a must!) and have been so impressed with his recommendations. Ira's knowledge of Boston and his passion for sharing that history with others is unparalleled. If you want to get to really get to know the city and its stories, 1 If By Land is a must do when you're in Boston!

From the moment we met Ira, he made us feel like we were in the hands of a true professional. His knowledge and passion for Boston's attractions were apparent from the get-go. He tailored the tour to our interests and knowledge, and his friendly demeanor made me and my partner feel comfortable and welcomed. Ira's expertise was impressive. He took us on a journey through Boston's most popular attractions, and he made each stop come alive with stories and interesting facts. We learned about the city's history, culture, and architecture, and we were amazed at the depth of knowledge Ira had about each landmark. Recommend 100%!!

If there is one thing you do while in Boston-make the tour with Ira that one thing! (Ok, maybe 1.5-make it to the Boston Public Library too-it's absolutely magnificent!) I learnt so much about the rich history of Boston, the buildings, the events that shaped the community and the city from Ira. He was enthusiastic, passionate and extremely knowledgeable. The day I went on the tour lucky me it turned out to be just me and Ira. He was engaging and professional, and he also introduced me to his special squirrel friends at Boston Public Garden. This is a tour with heart and I cannot recommend it enough! Thank you Ira!

My teenage daughter and I toured Boston with Ira and loved every minute of it! He showed us everything a first time visitor should see. He reminded me of a favorite teacher from school and kept us engaged throughout the tour. We hope to find an Ira in every city we visit!

If you only have time to do one thing in Boston, make it be this tour. This tour is great not only because how much you'll get to see and learn about Boston, but also because of Ira. I expected Ira to be friendly and very knowledgable Bostonian who loves his city, knows it's history and has many fun facts to share. Ira is all this, and more. His historical accounts felt a little bit like time travel, he had pictures to show "now and then" of many places we visited . Our tour was like a friendly and engaging conversation with a historian. I think we got to see and learn so much more then the planned itinerary. At the end of the tour we were treated to a delicious sweet treat and given recommendations and activities we could do next time we visit. I'd also like to mention that Ira is friends with Boston Public Garden squirrels. How cool is that!

It was the best tour I have ever participated in. Not only Ira knows all about the history, he also brings an iPad to show pictures of how major attractions looked like many years ago. He keeps the tours very small, there were only 6 people total when we did it, which made it so much more interesting, we felt like part of history. He also uses headphones so we don't miss anything even if we are a little behind or ahead, and we can hear everything clear even with street noises. We saw other tours going by with 30 people all jammed together and not even a headphone for them to hear, so we were really glad we went with Ira. My 11 year son also loved his tour. We highly recommend it.

This is the ONE tour you need to see and learn about one of America’s favorite cities! Ira is a clever, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable tour guide with years of experience and it really shows. As you have probably read in other reviews, Ira uses an iPad during his tour to show you photographs of what current Boston landmarks looked like way back in the day. It really helps you to understand and imagine the landscape. The weather was great for our experience and the walking pace was comfortable. We were able to fit a lot in but I didn’t feel rushed. At the end of the tour Ira gave us some really great restaurant recommendations for different types of foods we wanted to eat. He’s mindful of your budget and how much time you actually have to spend in the city when he gives options. Definitely worth every dollar and would 100% recommend!

Ira was a great tour guide. He limits his tours to 7 people so you are able to be a group instead of a mob. He supplied us all with our own personal hearing device with ear buds- this let us hear him with out him having to shout and we didn't have to be on top of him. (great touch). He also had his iPad and was able to show us "then" pictures and other neat things. Ira made sure we looked up at the buildings and skylines. We covered the historic district and tackled some of the freedom trail directly (and what we didn't see he covered. WONDERFUL TOUR. Highly recommend.Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

This tour was beyond wonderful. Ira is extremely professional while at the same time personable. He is extremely well prepared while at the same time varying his presentation to the needs and interests of the group. I will recommend his tours highly!

I ended up having a private tour with Ira because no one else wanted to brave the rain. Most guides would have canceled. But not Ira. He was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. It was a perfect introduction to Boston history. Ira knew so many details, especially about history and architecture, that most people would never know or notice. We covered a lot of ground with commentary the entire time. I saw other tour groups with dozens of people, who spent most of their time traveling between stops with no comments from the guide. Now I know not only a tremendous amount about Boston, but I learned exactly where I want to return for longer visits. I also have recommendations from Ira about where to eat and what else to explore while I am in Boston. I highly recommend this tour.