Back Bay: Small Group Tour of Women's Rights in Boston
Supplied by: Boston Walking Tours
Discover Women's Rights in Boston's Chic Back Bay Area
What's included
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Small groups (16 guests max).
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Guides in period costume.
- Admission inside Museums
- Gratuities (optional).
Know before you go
Tours run whether it's raining or sunny; we strive to conduct all planned tours.
Luggage and big bags are NOT permitted; please organize storage during the tour.
Highlights
- Experience enthralling tales of Boston's trailblazers who championed the Women's Suffrage Movement. Embark on a journey through Victorian-era Back Bay, featuring iconic landmarks like the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and Copley Square. Explore the historic trail of local activists and witness the debate arena for American women's voting rights.
Overview
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.
Cancellation policy
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