Walking & Bus Tours


Preservation Worcester recently introduced a series of walking and bus tours that highlight the city’s architectural and historical treasures.  The tours offer a unique experience for visitors and natives of Worcester alike. All tours are available by appointment for groups and make a perfect way to introduce visitors to the history of the city, or to treat employees or social groups to a unique outing.

Select tours are also offered monthly for the general public.  More information about upcoming tours can be found on our Events page.

If you are interested in pricing or booking a tour for a group, please contact Preservation Worcester at 508-754-8760 or info@preservationworcester.org.

WALKING TOURS


Lincoln Square

 1 Hour Walking Tour

Share the stirring story of courts, culture and the American Revolution, all in the Living Heart of the City, Lincoln Square.

Tour The Lincoln Square area, view The Salisbury Mansion, The Worcester Art Museum, Tuckerman Hall, The Worcester Memorial Auditorium and The Worcester County Courthouse.

Oxford & Crown Streets

 1 Hour Walking Tour

Stroll through one of Worcester's oldest neighborhoods as Preservation Worcester docents bring America's first national architectural style to life.  See one of the largest groups of Greek Revival architecture in the state and discover who lived there 150 years ago!

Worcester Common

 1 Hour Walking Tour

Hear about Worcester's role in the American Revolution and take a close look at the monuments, burial ground, and sculpture that graces the Common.

Tour the restored Common, view The intricate Celtic Cross, and marvel at Mechanics Hall.

Massachusetts Avenue Historic District

 1 Hour Walking Tour

Experience one of Worcester's most beloved historic districts as you amble along elegant Massachusetts Avenue.  Marvel at the array of architectural styles popular at the turn of the 20th century and hear about the fascinating individuals who built homes here and lived in the "high style."

Elm & Cedar Streets

 1 Hour Walking Tour

Promenade along Elm and Cedar Streets and view the many impressive, architect designed buildings wrought by colorful owners who spared not expense to indulge in architectural excess.  Hear about the professionals, industrialists, and community leaders who called this neighborhood home.

BUS TOURS

Set Your Sights on Worcester

 1 Hour Bus Tour
Participants responsible for providing transportation.

Our hour-long tour is specifically designed to showcase Worcester, her architecture and history, and her future.  Discover the leading role Worcester played in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England, as we begin with Worcester, a shire town in the hinterlands, and follow her remarkable journey to a present day leadership role in the biomedical and technology fields.  Even a long time resident will learn something new and interesting.

 

 

 

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