Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
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.
Options
Back Bay – Small Group
What's included in Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Boston Public Garden
Established in 1837 as first public botanical garden in the United States.
Make Way for Ducklings StatuesPass-by Only
Sculpture by Nancy Schön based on Robert McCloskey's classic picture book.
George Washington StatuePass-by Only
Equestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball commissioned in 1859.
Inclusions
- Small Groups (16 guests max)
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour gathers inside the Boston Public Garden—opposite 67 Beacon Street (02108)—beside the Make Way for Ducklings statues, which are located in the northeast corner of the park.
End Points
- The tour ends on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall beside the Boston Women's Memorial, approximately 0.8 miles from the tour start. The statues are in the center of Boston's Back Bay, a short walk from the Fenway neighborhood (west) and Downtown Boston (east).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please call/text your guide at 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour group!
