Boston: Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
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 (15 guests max)
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
Meeting Location
4 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02116, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
256 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).
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Boston Public Garden
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6 Marlborough St (pass by)
First Church in Boston
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67 Marlborough St (pass by)
241 Beacon St
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
260 Beacon St (pass by)
306 Dartmouth St (pass by)
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
25 Commonwealth Ave (pass by)
The College Club of Boston (pass by)
RH Boston | The Gallery at the Historic Museum of Natural History
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501 Boylston St (pass by)
Copley Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Church In The City Of Boston (pass by)
Boston Public Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
585 Boylston St (pass by)
Boston Marathon Finish Line
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
687 Boylston St (pass by)
Newbury Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
26 Exeter St (pass by)
Boston Women's Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- 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 (EST).
- 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.
- Small Groups (15 guests max).
- Women's Rights Landmarks.
- Back Bay Neighborhood.
- Admission inside Museums.
- Guides in Period Costume.
- Gratuity for Guide (optional).
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility 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
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 Balloon 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small Groups (15 guests max)
- Women's Rights Landmarks
- Back Bay Neighborhood
- Admission inside Museums
- Guides in Period Costume
- Gratuity for Guide (optional)
Additional Info
- 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 15 travelers
