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Explore Boston’s Back Bay on a guided walking tour. Discover the story behind one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods and learn about the ambitious land reclamation project.

Highlights

• Discover the story behind one of Boston’s most elegant neighborhoods
• Learn about the ambitious land reclamation project that created Back Bay
• Explore the architectural and social legacy that remains today
• See the grand Victorian homes and precise grids that define the area
• Uncover how Back Bay became a national model for urban planning

Description

Take a walk through Boston’s iconic Back Bay and discover the dramatic story behind one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods. Once a tidal marshland, Back Bay was transformed in the 19th century through an ambitious land reclamation project that stands as one of the greatest civil engineering feats of its time. Learn how this carefully planned neighborhood emerged from the mud—shaped by precise grids, filled with grand Victorian homes, and brought to life by the people who lived and worked there. From the motivations behind filling the bay to the architectural and social legacy that remains today, this tour uncovers how Back Bay became a national model for urban planning and a symbol of Boston’s aspirations and identity.

Includes

Guided walking tour of Boston's Back Bay Historical insights into the land reclamation project Architectural and social history of the neighborhood

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes Tour operates in all weather conditions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund