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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.
Meeting and Pickup
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 Point
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).
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Make Way for Ducklings Statues
2. George Washington Statue
3. Boston Public Garden
4. 6 Marlborough St
5. First Church in Boston
6. 67 Marlborough St
7. 241 Beacon St
8. 260 Beacon St
9. 306 Dartmouth St
10. Commonwealth Avenue Mall
11. 25 Commonwealth Ave
12. The College Club of Boston
13. RH Boston | The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History
14. 501 Boylston St
15. Copley Square
16. Trinity Church In The City Of Boston
17. Boston Public Library
18. 585 Boylston St
19. Boston Marathon Finish Line
20. 687 Boylston St
21. Newbury Street
22. 26 Exeter St
23. Boston Women's Memorial
Inclusion
Small Groups (15 guests max)
Women's Rights Landmarks
Back Bay Neighborhood
Exclusion
Gratuity for Guide (optional)
Admission inside Museums
Guides in Period Costume
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
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.
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