Boston: Back Bay Small Group Walking History Tour
ID: GYG654957-1088454
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity operates rain or shine; tour is entirely outdoors
The tour involves approximately 2.1 miles (3.4 km) of walking
The walk generally covers level terrain and is fully accessible
Duration of the tour may vary, but won't be more than 3 hours
Gather on Boston Common at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets. Please meet your guide at 1 P Charles Street (02108), on the east side of the road, inside Boston Common and directly opposite Starbucks Coffee.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
