Lexington & Concord Legends: Revolution & Reflection Private Tour
- 6h 30m
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Step into the pages of American history on this private 6.5-hour day trip from Boston to Lexington and Concord—the legendary towns where the American Revolution began. With a passionate local guide and comfortable private transport, you’ll explore battlegrounds, colonial taverns, and historic trails that tell the dramatic story of the nation's birth. But that’s just the beginning. In the second half of the tour, you’ll shift from muskets to manuscripts as you explore Concord’s literary legacy, visiting the homes, graves, and favorite haunts of great American authors like Louisa May Alcott, Thoreau, and Emerson. It’s a perfectly balanced journey of history, nature, and culture—crafted just for you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- All transportation surcharges
- Orchard House Entrance
- Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
- Professional local tour guide
- Buckman Tavern Entrance
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel or address indicated in your booking
What's not
- Lunch fees are paid by the clients on-site (there will be a 1-hour break)
Itinerary
Your guide picks you up in a private, air-conditioned minivan for a scenic ride to Lexington.
Stand on the very ground where the American Revolution began and hear the stories behind the "shot heard 'round the world."
Visit this restored colonial tavern where Minutemen awaited the British troops on that fateful morning in 1775.
Stop at the historic site where Paul Revere’s midnight ride came to an end at the hands of British soldiers.
Walk across the iconic bridge where the Minutemen turned back the Redcoats and changed history forever.
Enjoy lunch at the historic Colonial Inn or choose from other excellent local eateries in Concord’s charming town center.
Visit Author’s Ridge, final resting place of Emerson, Hawthorne, Alcott, and Thoreau—a must-see for literature lovers.
Explore the home where Little Women was written and learn about the remarkable Alcott family.
Walk along the peaceful shores of Walden Pond and visit the replica of Henry David Thoreau’s simple cabin in the woods.
Relax on the drive back to Boston with optional dinner recommendations from your guide.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- taxiGo DMC
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Boston
- Its from-price is 128% above the median of the 81 city tours we list in Boston.
- It is longer than most of them.
About Boston
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, is a compact harbour city of colonial history, red-brick streets, universities and seafood on the New England coast.
Boston was founded in 1630 and played a central part in the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail, a red line on the pavement, links sixteen sites across the old centre, from Boston Common to Charlestown. Beacon Hill has gas lamps, cobbled streets and brick row houses, while the North End, the old Italian quarter, has the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Top-ranked sights in Boston: Boston North End, Boston Old State House, Massachusetts State House.
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