Lexington and Concord Private Driving Tour
Experience the top things to do in Massachusetts on this private driving tour from Boston with a knowledgeable local guide!
Visit the site of the battle of Lexington and Concord and hear the events leading up to the American Revolution and the “shot heard round the world”. You’ll also get to see an American independence icon, The Minute Man statue.
On Battle Road, we’ll track the movements of the colonial militia, passing taverns where the Revolutionary War's first battles broke out.
Within Minute Man National Historical Park, we’ll also see the very site where Paul Revere was captured during his famous midnight ride!
For more American history, we’ll head to Concord to visit Old North Bridge as well as Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, where the author penned her classic Little Women, and peaceful Walden Pond and the natural beauty that so inspired Henry David Thoreau.
We’ll pay our respects to renowned authors at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery before a scenic drive back to the city.
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Stop At: Lexington, Lexington, Massachusetts
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!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Concord, Concord, Massachusetts
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".
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Lincoln, Lincoln, Massachusetts
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.
Pass By: Lexington Green, Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420-4403
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.
Pass By: Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742-1705
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.
Pass By: The Old North Bridge, 174 Liberty St Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, MA 01742-1705
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.
Pass By: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, 399 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742-3712
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.
Pass By: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Bedford Street, Concord, MA
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.
Pass By: Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St 28 Maplewood St Watertown, Concord, MA 01742-4511
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.
Pass By: Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St 28 Maplewood St Watertown, Concord, MA 01742-4511
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.
Pass By: Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA 02420-4339
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.
Pass By: Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA 02421-6042
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!
Pass By: Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742-3701
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.
Pass By: Paul Revere Capture Site, 180 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773-1601
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!
Pass By: Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420-4807
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!
Pass By: Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420-3432
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.
Pass By: Battle Road Trail, Concord, MA
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.
Pass By: Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420-3809
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!
Pass By: Lexington belfry, Clarke Street, Lexington, MA 02421
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!
Pass By: The Old Manse, 269 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742-1837
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!
Pass By: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742, USA
We’ll pass by this historic inn with connections to the American Revolutionary War as well as the Thoreau family.
Informacion Adicional
"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"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: 700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
Custom pick up - Please let us know where to pick you up
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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