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Copley Square and its iconic Trinity Church (1877) are located in the heart of Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood. Listen as a local expert historian takes you back to the era of Women's Rights in Boston (1870-1920). Walk past the famous swan boats in Boston Public Garden (1837), the oldest horticultural garden in the USA. Listen to the history of often-ignored Bostonians, whose relentless efforts won American women the right to vote in 1920. Experience the grand architecture of the 19th-century Back Bay up close, by walking. Visit the Boston Women's Memorial and learn important stories of Bostonians fighting for women's suffrage. Our team of professional guides make history come alive as a chronological story, with visuals. Take a look inside the historic Boston Public Library (1895) that overlooks Copley Square. Enjoy the whimsical Make Way For Ducklings statue tucked in Boston Public Garden Explore Boston's most expensive addresses and learn about the development of Back Bay. Step back in time along Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston's main pedestrian street. See impressive examples of Victorian-era Boston architecture, including Old South Church (1873) Walk down the famous Newbury Street, the center of luxury shopping in Boston.

Back Bay Boston: Small Group Women's Suffrage History Tour

Discover women's rights in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

  1. Start time: 10:00

  2. Duration: 2h 30mins

  3. Live guide: English

  4. Max group size: 16

Registered address: 7 Marshall Street, 02108, Boston, US
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Included

  • Women's Rights Landmarks
  • Small groups (16 guests max).
  • Back Bay Neighborhood

Not included

  • Guides in period costume.
  • Admission inside Museums
  • Gratuities (optional).

Starting point

1 P Charles Street, 02108, Boston

Your guide will arrive 15 minutes early to our starting point at Boston Common. Please assemble at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets in Boston Common.

Please meet your guide at 1 Charles Street (02108), on the east side of the street, which is located within Boston Common and across from Starbucks Coffee.

Step into the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, where the tree-lined streets whisper tales of the American fight for women’s suffrage. Here, Victorian-era architecture sets a picturesque stage for an intimate, guided walking tour. This 2.5-hour journey begins at Boston Common, meandering through the city's past and into key landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the iconic Copley Square.

The tour dives headfirst into the years 1870 to 1920, a turbulent epoch that forever changed America as women secured the right to vote. Trailblazing activists and influential financiers left their marks here, turning the city into a veritable battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups.

Let Hub Town Tours, with their captivating storytelling approach, unravel Boston's pivotal role in the advancement of women’s rights. As the tour wanders past key landmarks and historic homes, the guide unveils the captivating tales of the intrepid Bostonians instrumental in assembling the Women’s Suffrage Movement. It's more than just a walk; it's a journey into history that's sure to leave a lasting impression.

  1. Wheelchair accessible

  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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