Have you ever wondered why the solid land southwest of Boston is called Back Bay?
You'll soon find out as you walk the streets artificially created as one of America's greatest engineering feats.
Although Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, it was one of the great boom towns of the 19thcentury.
This new city canvas attracted some the most famous architects of the day to build up Back Bay as a gold mine of Romanesque, French and high Victorian architecture.
Come and explore Boston's Back Bay neighborhood with Free Tours By Foot. You can also learn more about the neighborhood in our blog post.
See the sites and hear the stories of American history in Boston during the momentous 1860s-1880s.
We’ll cover tales of abolitionists, industrialists, artists and the struggle of Boston’s immigrants.
You'll see the picturesque Boston Public Garden, Copley Square, and Trinity Church; you'll learn about Boston's tallest skyscraper, and the architecture and history of a neighborhood that was once under water.
Sites we’ll cover on the Boston Back Bay Tour:
- George Washington's Statue
- Boston Public Garden
- Hamilton's Statue
- Ames Family Mansion
- Winthrop's Statue
- New Old South Church
- Copley Square
- Boston Public Library
- Trinity Church
- John Hancock Tower
- And much more!
This tour is bookable as a private tour only. Fill out the form below or reach out to us at boston@toursbyfoot.com