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Explore Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood on this small-group walking tour. Travel past Victorian-era architecture and hear about Bostonians who advocated for women's rights in the United States.

Highlights

• Walk through historic Back Bay and visit landmarks to women's rights
• Enjoy a small-group experience, avoiding large crowds and congested sidewalks
• Hear stories of the Suffragist Era and American women earning the right to vote
• Visit must-see Boston sights Copley Square, Trinity Church, and Newbury Street

Description

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! Your 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square. Our walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups. With a captivating storytelling approach, Hub Town Tours provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Includes

Boston Women's Heritage Trail Local historian & expert guide Back Bay neighborhood

Important Information

• Walking tour travels approximately 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
• Activity operates rain or shine; tour is entirely outdoors
• Fully accessible: walking tour on level terrain, no stairs
• Tour duration varies, but won't be more than 3.0 hours

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund