Tours of the Month

Suburban touring at its best! Explore the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill and walk among the Victorian estates while learning the history of this hidden streetcar suburb alongside the campus of Boston College and the historic Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Walk Boston's jewel of parkland along the Charles River. The Esplanade is the culmination of a vision of accessible outdoor recreational space in and around the Charles River that features sculpted landscaping, sporting facilities, and entertainment at the Hatch Shell.

See a world-renown community of hospitals, academic institutions, and biomedical research centers including the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Joslin Diabetes Center.

From streetcar suburb to urban decline to one of the hippest places to live, Davis Square has withstood it all. Learn all about the history and architecture of the diverse neighborhood that serves as West Somerville's hub or commerce, transportation, and the arts.

See the revival architectures of churches in Boston's Back Bay. The 19th century movement into the Back Bay created protestant churches in the Romanesque and Gothic revival styles, many of which remain in pristine condition today. Learn about notable residents and the Victorian culture of one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Along a half-mile stretch of Huntington Avenue stands a dense concentration of Boston's most venerable cultural institutions. Walk with us through this corridor to learn about the establishments dedicated to the fine arts, music, theater, education, religion, sports and much more.