Meet our guides

Meet the Founder of Boston Private Guide

Naim Benmayor

Naim brings together international experience, strong academic training, and a deep passion for creating meaningful private experiences in Boston. He holds an engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University, a postgraduate diploma in business studies from the London School of Economics, and has completed additional business coursework at Boston University and Harvard University.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Turkish, Naim works with an international clientele and brings a global perspective shaped by years of travel and life across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the United States.

As a local guide and event planner, he designs private tours, corporate activities, VIP visits, and custom experiences with warmth, cultural awareness, and careful attention to detail.

MEET YOUR GUIDES

  • JAN

    TOUR GUIDE

    Graduate student at Northeastern University in Urban Informatics. Passionate about understanding how cities function and creating more livable urban spaces. Enjoys connecting visitors with Boston's history, neighborhoods, architecture, and evolving urban landscape.Graduate student at Northeastern University in Urban Informatics. Passionate about understanding how cities function and creating more livable urban spaces. Enjoys connecting visitors with Boston's history, neighborhoods, architecture, and evolving urban landscape.

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    ARIANNA

    TOUR GUIDE - CATALAN/SPANISH

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • BERTHA

    TOUR GUIDE

    A passionate walking tour guide she specializes in Boston’s architecture and urban transformation. With a background in architecture, urnad design, and landscape architecture

  • MAKAYLA

    TOUR GUIDE

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • ARMANDO

    TOUR GUIDE

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • IRINA

    TOUR GUIDE

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Meet Your Local Experts

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Jan

A graduate student at Northeastern University in the Urban Informatics program, she is curious, open-minded, and passionate about understanding how cities function. Her academic focus is centered on creating more livable urban spaces, which gives her a thoughtful and contemporary perspective on Boston’s neighborhoods, architecture, and urban life. Excited to guide in Boston, she enjoys connecting visitors with the city’s history, local character, and evolving urban landscape.

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Makayla

Makayla graduated from Boston University in May 2025 and brings a warm, genuine connection to the city she now shares with visitors. She loves experiencing Boston through the eyes of travelers from around the world, and for her, guiding tours is a meaningful way to give back to the city that has shaped her own journey. With pride, enthusiasm, and care, Makayla helps guests discover Boston and feel truly connected to its history, neighborhoods, and local spirit.

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Sònia

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Fatma

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Arianna

A Class of 2028 student at Harvard University, she is passionate about traveling, meeting new people, storytelling, and learning from different cultures and perspectives. Fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English, and with some knowledge of French, she brings warmth, curiosity, and a multilingual perspective to every tour. Outside the classroom, she is an avid jazz and folk violinist, with a deep love for music and creative expression.

Originally from Barcelona, she is a passionate storyteller and guide who loves transforming history into meaningful and emotional experiences. She enjoys exploring cities on foot and discovering their stories through streets, architecture, and people. Her tours combine knowledge, sensitivity, and curiosity, helping visitors connect with the city in a deeper and more personal way.

Fatma is a Boston-based guide with a warm and welcoming style. With a background in Japanese Philology, she brings a deep interest in language, culture, and storytelling to every tour. She enjoys connecting Boston’s history with its neighborhoods and everyday life, creating engaging and friendly experiences where visitors feel comfortable exploring the city.

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Danna

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she has been living in Boston for about four years and recently graduated from Boston University. She brings a multicultural perspective to Boston’s history, with a special interest in the city’s immigration stories and the diverse communities that have shaped it. She loves sharing the personally lived side of Boston with curious visitors, helping them see the city not only through its landmarks, but also through its people, neighborhoods, and everyday life. With warmth and pride, she makes Boston feel meaningful, welcoming, and alive for travelers from around the world.

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Armando

Armando is a Bioengineering student at Harvard College who brings warmth, curiosity, and an easygoing energy to every tour. Passionate about science, community, and good food, he enjoys connecting with people and sharing Boston through a personal and welcoming perspective. Outside his studies, he likes coding, playing soccer, and exploring new flavors. Fluent in English and Spanish, Armando is known for making everyone feel comfortable and included while helping guests discover the city with curiosity and enthusiasm.

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Originally from Peru, she is a warm and fun storyteller who loves connecting with people. Passionate about exploring cities through their stories, architecture, and the people who bring them to life, she brings energy, curiosity, and a personal touch to every tour. Her guiding style is lively and engaging, full of memorable details that help visitors experience Boston in a more human, local, and meaningful way.

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Neus

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Bertha

A passionate walking tour guide, she specializes in Boston’s architecture and urban transformation. With a background in architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, and as a current university teacher, she brings both expertise and a strong educational perspective to her tours. Known for her keen eye for detail and engaging storytelling style, she helps travelers understand how Boston’s buildings, streets, and neighborhoods have evolved over time.

Neus is a philologist specializing in English and German, and a tour guide by passion. Having lived in Boston for over 20 years, she has developed a deep connection to the city and its stories. Fascinated by language, culture, and the connection between past and present, Neus enjoys sharing Boston’s contrasts, history, and unique character with visitors in a thoughtful and engaging way.

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Guido

Guido is an experienced guide who leads our Italian-speaking visitors through Boston with energy, humor, and a warm personality. Passionate about both Boston and Italy, he brings a unique cultural perspective to his tours, connecting the city’s history, neighborhoods, and local stories in an engaging and entertaining way. With his fun and welcoming style, Guido creates lively experiences that help travelers feel comfortable, curious, and connected to Boston.

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Irina

Irina is originally from Moscow and has lived in different parts of Europe, bringing a broad international perspective to her tours. With an academic and professional background in cultural studies, social sciences, and economics, she has a thoughtful way of connecting history, culture, and everyday life. Passionate about travel and foreign cultures, Irina enjoys helping visitors discover Boston through meaningful stories, local context, and genuine connections.

Alexandra

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Pablo

A passionate tour guide and storyteller, she turns every tour into a vivid and personal experience. She speaks English, German, Spanish, and Catalan, bringing a multilingual and welcoming perspective to her work. Inspired by photography and art, she has a special way of observing each place and sharing its details with visitors. Her tours combine history, visual sensitivity, and storytelling, helping guests connect with the city in a deeper and more memorable way.

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Larry

Larry is an ITMI-certified Tour Guide and Tour Director based in Boston. With experience leading educational, historical, cultural, and food tours across Boston and New England, he brings destinations to life through engaging stories and strong local knowledge. His background in travel, events, and communications helps him create well-organized, memorable experiences that allow visitors to connect with each place in an authentic and enjoyable way.

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Amparo

Amparo is a Boston-based guide with experience leading a wide variety of tours throughout the city. She enjoys helping visitors discover Boston through its history, neighborhoods, culture, and local stories. With her calm, gentle, and welcoming personality, she creates a relaxed atmosphere where travelers feel comfortable exploring and asking questions. Her tours are thoughtful, enjoyable, and designed to help visitors connect with Boston in an easy and meaningful way.

Valentin

Valentin is a Harvard student with a deep passion for his university and its history. He enjoys sharing Harvard from an insider’s perspective, combining academic life with personal experience. With an enthusiastic and thoughtful style, his tours offer visitors a closer look at the traditions, stories, and everyday life of one of the world’s most iconic universities.

Tour Guide

Sophie

Sophie is one of our French-speaking guides in Boston, bringing warmth, clarity, and an engaging style to every tour. She enjoys helping visitors discover the city through its history, culture, neighborhoods, and local stories. With her welcoming approach, Sophie creates easy-to-follow and enjoyable experiences that help French-speaking travelers feel comfortable, curious, and connected to Boston.

Tour Guide - English/French
Tour Guide -English/French

Marie

Marie is a French-speaking guide who brings a curious and thoughtful perspective to Boston. She enjoys helping visitors understand the city through its history, architecture, neighborhoods, and local atmosphere. With a warm and familiar style, Marie accompanies French-speaking travelers as they discover Boston, making the experience easy to follow, welcoming, and meaningful.

Tour Guide

Amparo

Amparo is a Boston-based guide with experience leading a wide variety of tours throughout the city. She enjoys helping visitors discover Boston through its history, neighborhoods, culture, and local stories. With her calm, gentle, and welcoming personality, she creates a relaxed atmosphere where travelers feel comfortable exploring and asking questions. Her tours are thoughtful, enjoyable, and designed to help visitors connect with Boston in an easy and meaningful way..