Leather District

Explore Boston’s Leather District, nestled between South Station and Chinatown

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
Group sizeMaximum 20 people per guide

What to Expect

Join us to explore the rich past, present and future of Boston’s Leather District, nestled between South Station and Chinatown. Once part of South Cove and largely built after Boston’s Great Fire of 1872, this commercial district reigned as the hub of New England’s leather and shoe industries at the turn of the 20th century.

Our route takes us past handsome brick and stone buildings from this era, some sporting fanciful details honoring the cows whose hides provided the raw material for this trade. We’ll also introduce you to Boston’s first dog catcher, celebrate America’s Community Health Center movement, and salute South Street Diner, an enduring favorite of clubgoers and other night owls.

The tour begins and ends just outside of South Station, an important neighbor of the Leather District and the site of a new high-rise tower on its eastern edge.

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring Boston's urban landscape
0.7 mile tour at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour

Duration

90 minutes

Address

Meet your guide outside of South Station at corner of Atlantic Ave. and Essex Street.

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Adult · Ages 13+$18.82
Child · Ages 6-12$10.50
Child under 6Free
Private Tour · Bookable for private tour groups of up to 20 people. • Groups of 21+ please submit a Private Tour Request Form$210

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

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Boston By Foot

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