Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

Boston Women’s Suffrage Walking Tour in Back Bay

This 2.5-hour guided walking tour explores Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, ideal for history enthusiasts interested in women’s rights and suffrage.

Highlights

• Walk through historic Back Bay and visit landmarks related to women’s rights
• Enjoy a small-group experience avoiding large crowds and congested sidewalks
• Hear stories from the Suffragist Era and the fight for women’s voting rights
• Visit key Boston sights including Copley Square, Trinity Church, and Newbury Street

Description

Boston played a leading role in the American women’s suffrage movement, with pivotal events centered in the Victorian-era Back Bay neighborhood. This walking tour covers about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and begins at Boston Common, then proceeds through the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and Copley Square.

The tour focuses on the period from 1870 to 1920, highlighting the decade-long struggle that culminated in women gaining the right to vote in the United States. You will visit important sites linked to suffrage activists and political conflicts between pro- and anti-suffrage groups.

Your local historian guide uses storytelling to illuminate the lives of Bostonians who shaped the Women’s Suffrage Movement as you see historic homes and landmarks along the route.

Includes

• Boston Women’s Heritage Trail access
• Local historian and expert guide
• Guided tour of the Back Bay neighborhood

Excludes

• Gratuity for the guide (optional)
• Admission to museums

Important Information

• The tour covers approximately 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
• Operates rain or shine and is entirely outdoors
• Fully accessible with level terrain and no stairs
• Duration varies but will not exceed 3 hours

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.