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Lexington and Concord Private Driving Tour

700 Atlantic Ave #700, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Duration

5 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Immerse yourself in Revolutionary War and literary history on this half-day private tour from Boston. Enjoy convenient pickup and private transportation to landmarks such as Lexington Battle Green, Old North Bridge, Buckman Tavern, Orchard House, Walden Pond, Sleep Hollow Cemetery, and more, with a guide to provide commentary and answer questions.

  • Visit Lexington and Concord on a day tour from Boston
  • Gain more from your visit with insights from a private guide
  • Travel in comfort in a private vehicle with pickup and drop-off
  • Ideal for groups, pay just one price for up to six people

What To Expect

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Lexington



Your private driving tour from Boston starts with a short drive out to this historic town that contains several Revolutionary War sites within its limits, such as Minute Man National Historical Park and Lexington Battle Green. With a local guide as your driver, you’ll really get to know the top attractions in Lexington!

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Concord



Concord has several claims to fame, and you’ll be discovering them all with a local tour guide! Stroll the grounds around Walden Pond where author Henry David Thoreau received his inspiration, Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, and Old North Bridge, forever linked with the “shot heard round the world”.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln



Fall brings out the best of these Massachusetts towns, although Lincoln is beautiful all year long, no matter the season. Stop by one of the most famous sites of the American Revolutionary War, Hartwell Tavern, and hear from your tour guide how this historic building played a key role in the battle against the British.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lexington Green



Your private Lexington tour includes a stop at the Lexington Battle Green, sometimes called the Lexington Common, where the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War occurred. This public park contains a number of relevant historical sculptures and commemorative memorial sites.

• Admission Ticket Free

Minute Man National Historical Park



This area operated by the National Park Service contains a number of historic sites, including Lexington Battle Green, The Minute Man statue, and North Bridge.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Old North Bridge



This bridge spanning the Concord River is a 1775 replica of the one that would have been present during the Concord Fight, part of the larger Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• Admission Ticket Free

Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House



Your Lexington and Concord tour can include a stop at this historic home where Louisa May Alcott wrote one of her most famous literary classics, Little Women.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery



We’ll stop by this historic cemetery that is the final resting place of notable authors including Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

• Admission Ticket Free

Walden Pond State Reservation



You’ll experience the same peace and beauty that inspired author Henry David Thoreau during his stay here and during which the renowned writer penned his famous 1854 work, Walden, otherwise known as Life in the Woods.

• Admission Ticket Free

Walden Pond State Reservation



You’ll experience the same peace and beauty that inspired author Henry David Thoreau during his stay here and during which the renowned writer penned his famous 1854 work, Walden, otherwise known as Life in the Woods.

• Admission Ticket Free

Buckman Tavern



Your history tour will pass by this once busy 18th century tavern that became known as the headquarters of the American militia during the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• Admission Ticket Free

Wilson Farm



Your tour group may want to make a quick stop at this family-owned farm that has been selling produce and homemade goods since 1884!

• Admission Ticket Free

Concord Museum



Our private tour of Concord can include a visit to this museum (arrange admission in advance or pay upon arrival) that holds a large collection of 17th, 18th, and 19th century artifacts, such as American Revolutionary War muskets and furnishings from Thoreau’s home at Walden Pond as well as Native American artifacts.

• Admission Ticket Free

Paul Revere Capture Site



Your local tour guide will show you this Middlesex County monument that marks the very site where Paul Revere was captured by British officers during his famous midnight ride. You’ll hear all about this gripping tale from your guide!

• Admission Ticket Free

Lexington Visitors Center



We’ll be happy to take our tour guests to this Visitors Center housing displays and information on the Battle of Lexington as well as a gift shop for any of your souvenir needs!

• Admission Ticket Free

Hancock-Clarke House



Discover this 18th century house’s connection to two famous founding fathers – Samuel Adams and John Hancock – and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Learn about this National Historic Landmark’s artifacts, herb garden, and overall role in the American Revolution from your tour guide.

• Admission Ticket Free

Battle Road Trail



We can explore parts of this nearly five-mile-long trail with several historic sites such as Hartwell Tavern and the Paul Revere Capture Site. You’ll learn about the clashes that took place here between the colonial militia and British soldiers as well as the natural preservation of the area along the trail.

• Admission Ticket Free

Munroe Tavern



If you’re interested in the British perspective of the American Revolutionary War, we can route our tour past this tavern dedicated to telling the other side of the story and where President George Washington once dined!

• Admission Ticket Free

Lexington belfry



Our tour can stop at this beautifully replicated structure which housed the bell that once rang out to alert the American colonists to the arrival of the British Redcoats!

• Admission Ticket Free

The Old Manse



Visit this unassuming house that once served as a home to a Continental Army chaplain and, later, his grandson Ralph Waldo Emerson as well as writer Nathaniel Hawthorne!

• Admission Ticket Free

Concord’s Colonial Inn



We’ll pass by this historic inn with connections to the American Revolutionary War as well as the Thoreau family.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Local english speaking guide.
  • Private Transportation
  • Visit Old North Bridge and hear about the “shot heard round the world
  • Tour Minute Man National Historical Park and the historic sites on “Battle Road”
  • Stroll around beautiful Walden Pond and the house that inspired Little Women
  • Stop at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a resting place for many notable figures
  • Custom pick up and drop off!
  • Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

Durations

5 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

700 Atlantic Ave #700, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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