Boston's Back Bay
Many of Boston's architectural and cultural highlights are in the Back Bay neighborhood. We will start at the magnificent Boston Public Library, see the finish of The Marathon and then stroll the Commonwealth Mall to the Public Garden. We then return by way of vibrant Newbury Street to Copley Square and Trinity Church.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Boston Public Library Copley Square Entrance
- At statue to science on the left as you face the library (first photo)
Boston Public Library
Visit the library including the Bates Reading Hall, Sargent murals, courtyard and tea room
Boston Marathon Finish
Leave the library and see the finish line of the oldest marathon race
Woman's Memorial
Thought provoking memorial to Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, Phillis Wheatley and all woman who strove for equal rights
Commonwealth Mall
Walk under the canopy of ancient elms with memorials and beautiful architecture on both sides
Boston Public Garden
Botanical Garden with monuments to George Washington, the medical use of ether, a family of ducks and more.
Newbury Street
Boutique shopping, dinning and people watching
Trinity Church
See the exterior of this magnificent church which anchors the eastern side of Copley Square
Ending Point
Copley Square
Want to personalize this tour?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/115906/ce448a51-56cf-45f2-9729-05163480124b.png)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee.
Entrance to Trinity Church at end of tour.($10/person)
Drinks and Refreshments. ($5-12/person)
Tour Important Information
This tour is about 4km (2.5 miles). There will be many places to pause, have a seat and enjoy the surroundings. It is wheelchair accessible
On Mondays this tour only starts before 10:00
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Russell W.
Born in Boston, raised in Lexington and a traveler myself, I am intimately familiar with the history of my city and what a visitor would want to explore.
I majored in Classical Civilization and History at Boston University. Following my graduation, I worked as an archeologist in Greece, before becoming an independent traveler, supporting myself as I went.
As we walk Boston, the history from books becomes tangible. It is also a town where unique and special is hidden in plain site. I will help you experience it. From Section 24 at Fenway, the starting line in Hopkinton and the coxswain’s seat on The Head of the Charles, I know the connection between Boston and its sports. If culture is your passion, we can visit the Boston Public Library, the bookstores of Harvard Square or one of the many amazing Museums.
If you want to get outside the city, Lexington and Concord, the clam shacks of the North Shore and more await.
I have been an unofficial guide for visiting friends and family for years, and I invite you share my passion for Boston.
$300/ per group
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/554c4f3f-9499-4fac-a14a-cfd8bfff2653.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/52124861-703d-4af0-be32-4ac77564ffb2.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/fa1a92a1-5890-4232-98b2-64af9b05ea0b.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/544702c5-4fe1-4726-89ba-e9759ac95fe2.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/3be983df-1f6e-4384-b8cc-d35275dd6b4c.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/b1fb4a58-043a-48aa-b0b4-ea6e8fe3eb66.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/77c15891-e572-440b-9ff1-5a6abb8d0a95.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/ccabf2f1-a8c8-48f2-ad7d-764df98fea96.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/a7cc67e4-5cb4-4ea3-ad5b-587b53cb22b4.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/ace89a25-8737-4e25-a48d-43e2023ac30d.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/25954/236a0a6a-8f19-4772-b6f8-822ea2e490f2.jpg)