Women's Suffrage: Small Group Tour of Back Bay, Boston
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About the Activity
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.2 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Small Groups (16 guests max)
Women's Rights Landmarks
Back Bay Neighborhood
Guides in Period Costume
Admission inside Museums
Gratuities
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Locations in the itinerary
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Boston Public Garden
4 Charles St, , Boston, United States, 02114-4602Established in 1837 as first public botanical garden in the United States.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMake Way for Ducklings Statues(Pass By)
4 Charles St, Boston Public Garden, Boston, United States, 02114-4602Sculpture by Nancy Schön based on Robert McCloskey's classic picture book. View LocationGeorge Washington Statue(Pass By)
Boston Public Garden, Facing the Arlington Street Entrance, Boston, United StatesEquestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball commissioned in 1859.View LocationBoston Women's Heritage Trail(Pass By)
Boston, United States, 02116Marking important sites related to Boston's Women's HistoryView LocationHome of Pauline A. Shaw, financier of Boston's women's suffrage movement and founder of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government.View Location
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Established in 1630, the church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college.View Location
Home of Kate Gannett Wells, founding member of MAOFESW, Boston's leading anti-suffrage organization.View Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The tour gathers on Boston Common at the intersection of Beacon and Charles Streets. Please meet your guide at 1 Charles Street (02108), inside Boston Common and across the street from Starbucks Coffee.View Location
End point
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The tour ends at the northwest corner of the Public Garden at the intersection of Beacon and Arlington Streets. This tour is an approximate loop, and you will end a block away from the starting point.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease call/text your guide at 844-HUB-TOWN if you are having issues finding the tour group!Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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