No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking
Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
$42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Boston's Back Bay neighborhood showcases the city's pivotal role in the American women's suffrage movement, where tree-lined streets and stunning Victorian architecture beckon exploration. This intimate 2.5-hour walking tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide, invites you to uncover the stories behind the landmarks that shaped history.
- 🏷️ Back Bay – Small Group: Enjoy an engaging experience with a small group of up to 15 guests, ensuring a personalized tour of this historic area.
- 🗣️ Language: English, with a dedicated human tour guide who brings the past to life through captivating storytelling.
- ⏳ The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time to delve into the rich history of women's rights in Boston.
- 🦆 Begin your journey at the iconic Make Way for Ducklings statues in the Boston Public Garden, a beloved tribute to Robert McCloskey's classic children's book.
- 🏇 Marvel at the impressive equestrian statue of George Washington, a notable landmark that you will pass by during your tour.
- 🌳 Stroll through the Boston Public Garden, the first public botanical garden in the United States, and learn about its historical significance.
- 🏛️ Discover the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, a central boulevard adorned with greenspace and statuary, reflecting the heart of Back Bay's development.
- 📚 Visit the Boston Public Library, the third-largest public library in the United States, and hear about its role in the suffrage movement.
- 🛍️ Conclude your tour on Newbury Street, a vibrant outdoor attraction known for its shopping and dining, rich with stories of women's empowerment.
With Tinggly, enjoy the gift of unforgettable experiences delivered instantly via e-voucher, with no expiration date and a commitment to sustainability. Choose from a global selection of adventures that inspire and delight.
—
The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Back Bay + Trinity Church
Tour (2.5hr) + Historic Church: Guided/Audio tour of Trinity Church, open Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:30pm (valid for 7 days after tour date)
Tour (2.5hr) + Historic Church: Guided/Audio tour of Trinity Church, open Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:30pm (valid for 7 days after tour date)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Small Groups (15 guests max)
- Guides in Period Costume
- Admission inside Museums
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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).
-
Make Way for Ducklings StatuesMeet your guide inside the Boston Public Garden, in the northwest corner of the park opposite 67 Beacon Street (02108). Bronze sculptures by Nancy Schön, based on Robert McCloskey's classic children's book (1941), depict a mama duck proudly leading her band of ducklings.
- Iconic equestrian statue of George Washington (1859). (pass by)
-
Boston Public GardenFirst public botanical garden in the United States (1837).
- Site of school founded in 1887 by Pauline A. Shaw, financier of the women's suffrage movement in Boston and founder of Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government. (pass by)
-
Originally established in 1630, this church later became a center of the Transcendentalist movement.
- Home of Elizabeth Putnam, anti-suffragist and first woman to preside over a state electoral college. (pass by)
-
Home of Julia Ward Howe, who authored "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1861) and co-founded the American Woman Suffrage Association (1869).
- Home of Blanche Ames, pro-suffrage cartoonist and early advocate for birth control. (pass by)
- Ames-Webster Mansion (1872) was centerpiece of the Ames family fortune and political involvement, including anti-suffragist Mary Shreve Ames and suffragist Blanche Ames. (pass by)
-
Commonwealth Avenue MallWide central boulevard with greenspace and statuary at the heart of Back Bay development plan.
- Home of Mary Shreve Ames, president of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association. (pass by)
- First women's college club in the United States (1890). (pass by)
-
Former site of Museum of Natural History (1864-1951).
- Former MIT chemistry lab, where Katherine McCormick protested against popular fashion as part of the suffrage movement. (pass by)
-
Copley SquareCentral public square designed to be the new cultural center of Boston (1883).
- Iconic church (1877) recognized by American Association of Architects as one of the top 10 buildings in the United States. (pass by)
-
Boston Public LibraryThird-largest public library in the United States (1848).
- Formerly Chauncy Hall, office site of multiple pro-suffrage organizations including Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and The Women's Journal. (pass by)
-
Finish line of the iconic Boston Marathon.
- Hotel Kensington (1884-1967) housed offices of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to Further Extension of Suffrage to Women. (pass by)
-
Newbury StreetPopular Boston outdoor attraction lined with shopping, dining, and numerous luxury brands.
- Former Spiritualist Temple (1885), where women were allowed to lead public meetings. (pass by)
-
Memorial honoring three famous Bostonians: Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Lucy Stone.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
$42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!