Nubian Square Black History Walking Tour in Boston
Explore Roxbury’s history through community stories, murals, and Jamaican flavors
Duration
1.5–2 hrs
Includes
Guided walk, Jamaican patty
Highlights
Walk through Roxbury’s Nubian Square with a guide and explore the layered history of its Black community. Connect the neighborhood’s past with the changes shaping it today.
- Discover how local businesses, modern gentrification, and generational wealth have shaped Roxbury
- Learn about civil rights leaders and their impact on the community
- Visit murals depicting the neighborhood’s history from the 1960s to the present
- Stop at a local Jamaican spot and snack on a patty
- Browse a local Black-owned bookstore with time to shop
Important details
- Participation requires good health, with no known physical or mental condition that prevents participation or increases your risk of injury
- Follow your guide’s instructions and treat others respectfully. Disorderly conduct that disrupts the tour can result in removal
- Arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final, except for a 50% refund within the 48–72-hour window before the tour. If you cannot attend, rescheduling is available for a mutually suitable time. For private tours, cancel at least 48–72 hours before the start to avoid a cancellation fee. Arriving more than 15 minutes late for a private tour may result in cancellation without a refund.
Product ID: 83SU2R
FAQs
Public tours require at least 10 people to run. This minimum does not apply to private tours.
Yes, the walking tour is open to all ages.
Meeting details
Washington Street & Melnea Cass Boulevard, by the outbound Silver Line bus stop, Boston, MA 02119