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Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

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Explore Boston's Back Bay and hear untold stories of Lucy Stone and the women's suffrage movement
Copley Square and its iconic Trinity Church (1877) sit at the heart of Boston's elegant Back Bay neighborhood
Listen along as an expert, local historian transports you to the fight to win votes for women (1870–1920)
Stroll past the popular swan boats in Boston Public Garden (1837), the oldest horticultural garden in the USA
Experience the grand architecture of 19th-century Back Bay up close, on foot

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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.

What's Included

  • Small Groups (16 guests max)
  • Women's Rights Landmarks
  • Back Bay Neighborhood
  • Admission inside Museums
  • Guides in Period Costume
  • Gratuity for Guide (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Charles Street
Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116, USA

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).

What To Expect

Boston Public Garden

Established in 1837 as first public botanical garden in the United States.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Make Way for Ducklings Statues (Pass By)

Sculpture by Nancy Schön based on Robert McCloskey's classic picture book.
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George Washington Statue (Pass By)

Equestrian statue of George Washington by Thomas Ball commissioned in 1859.
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Boston Women's Heritage Trail (Pass By)

Marking important sites related to Boston's Women's History
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6 Marlborough St (Pass By)

Home of Pauline A. Shaw, financier of Boston's women's suffrage movement and founder of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government.
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First Church in Boston

Established in 1630, the church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

67 Marlborough St (Pass By)

Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college.
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45 Commonwealth Ave (Pass By)

Home of Kate Gannett Wells, founding member of MAOFESW, Boston's leading anti-suffrage organization.
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25 Commonwealth Ave (Pass By)

Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association.
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The College Club of Boston

First women's college club in the United States
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Commonwealth Avenue Mall (Pass By)

Historic, long avenue featuring a path through trees, grassy areas, park benches & statues.
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Newbury Street (Pass By)

Popular street home to shopping, dining, and many luxury brands.
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RH Boston | The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History

Home to the Museum of Natural History from 1864-1951.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Copley Square

Iconic public square built to be the cultural center of Boston.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Church In The City Of Boston (Pass By)

Built in 1877 and considered by members of the American Association of Architects as one of this country’s top 10 buildings.
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585 Boylston St (Pass By)

Then known as Chauncy Hall, was home to the offices of many pro-suffrage organizations including the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women's Journal.
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Boston Public Library

Founded in 1848, it is now the third-largest public library in the United States.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Marathon Finish Line (Pass By)

Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.
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687 Boylston St (Pass By)

Location of the Kensington Building (demolished 1967), which housed the offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women.
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Boston Women's Memorial

Memorial depicting Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3 Exeter St (Pass By)

Home of Abigail Williams May, one of the first women appointed to the Massachusetts State Board of Education and cousin of Louisa May Alcott.
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Beacon Street & Exeter Street

Beacon Street, "enemy-country" according to Boston Suffragists, was the starting location for the 1915 Suffrage Victory Parade.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

260 Beacon St (Pass By)

Home of Blanche Ames, a pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control.
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241 Beacon St (Pass By)

Home of Julia Ward Howe.
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The Gibson House Museum (Pass By)

Historic House Museum with preserved interior from 1859.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Small Groups (16 guests max).
  • Women's Rights Landmarks.
  • Back Bay Neighborhood.
The following is NOT included:
  • Admission inside Museums.
  • Guides in Period Costume.
  • Gratuity for Guide (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Small Groups (16 guests max)
  • Women's Rights Landmarks
  • Back Bay Neighborhood
  • Admission inside Museums
  • Guides in Period Costume
  • Gratuity for Guide (optional)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers that have trouble standing for extended periods of time.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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