Boston's Back Bay: Private Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1021088-1577897
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Boston’s Back Bay on a guided walking tour. Discover the story behind one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods and learn about the ambitious land reclamation project.
Take a walk through Boston’s iconic Back Bay and discover the dramatic story behind one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods. Once a tidal marshland, Back Bay was transformed in the 19th century through an ambitious land reclamation project that stands as one of the greatest civil engineering feats of its time.
Learn how this carefully planned neighborhood emerged from the mud—shaped by precise grids, filled with grand Victorian homes, and brought to life by the people who lived and worked there. From the motivations behind filling the bay to the architectural and social legacy that remains today, this tour uncovers how Back Bay became a national model for urban planning and a symbol of Boston’s aspirations and identity.
Highlights
- Discover the story behind one of Boston’s most elegant neighborhoods
- Learn about the ambitious land reclamation project that created Back Bay
- Explore the architectural and social legacy that remains today
- See the grand Victorian homes and precise grids that define the area
- Uncover how Back Bay became a national model for urban planning
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Tour operates in all weather conditions
Meet your guide in the Public Garden in front of the George Washington statue facing Arlington Street.
All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
Nearest Accessible MBTA Station: Arlington (Green Line)
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Boston's Back Bay
- Historical insights into the land reclamation project
- Architectural and social history of the neighborhood
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
