Experience Lexington Concord and Boston Private Tour

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7 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the "shot heard around the world". Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage of multiple skirmishes between the Minutemen and the Redcoats and other "treasonous" events. Visit Concord's Old North Bridge, where the Minutemen routed the Redcoats on their march back to Boston! Return to Boston to visit important sights along the Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, USS Constitution (aka Old Ironside), the Bunker Hill Monument - home to the phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes", and more!

Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting point

Snow Hill Street & Hull Street, Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

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Meet at the 4th floor entrance of the North End Parking Garage (Pilgrim Parking). The tour guide will meet you outside of the entrance and will have a sign with your name.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Stop At: Lexington Green, Bedford St, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420

See the Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Lexington belfry, Clarke Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421

See the belfry building, used to sound the alarm when the British were marching on Lexington & Concord.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420

See the Buckman Tavern where the Lexington Minute Men waited for the British to arrive.

Stop At: Paul Revere Capture Site, 180 N Great Rd, Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773

Visit the site where Paul Revere was arrested by the British on his famous midnight ride! Learn about the multitude of inaccuracies of the famous poem the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Battle Road Trail, Concord, Massachusetts

See the Old Bay Road, the actual path taken by the British on their way to and from Concord during the American Revolution. Take in the idyllic setting of times gone by.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hartwell Tavern, Virginia Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA

Visit the historical Hartwell Tavern, located on the Battle Road Trail to see how colonists lived during the 18th century. This historical building stood there the day the British went to Concord - April 19, 1775.

Duration: 25 minutes

Pass By: The Wayside, 455 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts 01742

Drive by the "House of the Three Authors" in Concord. Three famous writers lived here at different points in time: Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Alcott family, and Margaret Sydney. Home to Laurie from Little Women.

Stop At: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts 01742

Drive by the famous Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women. Optional quick stop for a photo opportunity.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Old North Bridge, 174 Liberty St, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, Massachusetts 01742

Visit the location of the "shot heard around the world" in Concord. See the grave of the first British casualties of the American Revolution. The place where it all began.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: The Old Manse, 269 Monument St, Concord, Massachusetts 01742

See the house Ralph Waldo Emerson grew up. Emerson later gave Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife the right to live at the famous residence as a wedding present.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Bedford Street, Concord, Massachusetts

Visit the famous "Author's Ridge" in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery to see the graves of the "famous four" writers who lived in Concord. Hear the stories of friendship and rivalries between Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

Free time for lunch at a local artisanal farm-to-table market in Boston. Over 20+ local vendors selling a wide variety of lunch options, including seafood, sandwiches, and sweets. Lunch price not included in the tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: USS Constitution, Bldg. 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts 02129

Tour the oldest working wooden ship in the world, put into service in 1797. Learn why the ship got the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the war of 1812.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Square, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts 02129

See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first official battle of the American Revolution. Hear the story behind the famous phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes".

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

Visit the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's lanterns. Learn the story behind the phrase of "one if by land, two if by sea", while sitting inside Paul Revere's pew.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

See one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 20 years with his wife and 16 children!

Duration: 20 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 7 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Old North Church
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Paul Revere House entrance fee - $6
  • The Old Manse - $12
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Booster Seat (kids ages 4 to 8)
  • Travel time is added to the total time duration.
  • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
  • Luggage - please note that the tour vehicle is a Toyota Sienna minivan. If you are planning to bring luggage on the tour, the vehicle will only be able to seat up to four guests. The back row of seating can be collapsed to fit 4-5 suitcases or smaller bags, but the minivan will not fit 6 passengers with more than one personal item each. If you have more than 4 guests with luggage on the day of the tour, and your guide determines upon arrival that the luggage and passengers can not all safely fit in the vehicle, the tour will be canceled without refund. For alternative options, please contact us directly before booking.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-400049P10

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