Back Bay: Small Group Tour of Women's Rights Boston
Discover Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood, learning the history of America's "Third Revolution" before 1920: the fight for women's suffrage in the United States.
Highlights
- 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.
What's included
- Women's Heritage Trail
- Small Groups (16 guests)
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
- Gratuities (optional)
Overview
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.
Itinerary:
Boston Public Garden
Make Way for Ducklings Statues
George Washington Statue
Pauline A. Shaw's School
Home of Elizabeth Putnam
Home of Kate Gannett Wells
Home of Mary Shreve Ames
College Club of Boston
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Historic Museum of Natural History
Newbury Street
Copley Square
Trinity Church
Chauncy Hall
Boston Public Library
Boston Marathon Finish Line
Site of the Kensington Building
Boston Women's Memorial
Home of Abigail Williams May
Beacon Street
Home of Blanche Ames
Home of Julia Ward Howe
Gibson House Musuem
Additional Information
Please note:
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.
Please text 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour group!
Know before you go
Minimum age of passengers is: 6
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
