Lexington and Concord Private Driving Tour
By WeVenture Boston
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
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.
Activity location
- Lexington
- Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 700 Atlantic Ave
- 700 Atlantic Avenue
- 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Lexington and Concord Private Driving Tour
- 5h
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$660.00 x 1 Traveler$660.00
Total
* Select 6 traveler tickets to get our lowest price of $110 per traveler
Until Fri, Apr 26
What's included, what's not
- Local english speaking guide.
- Stroll around beautiful Walden Pond and the house that inspired Little Women
- Tour Minute Man National Historical Park and the historic sites on “Battle Road”
- Visit Old North Bridge and hear about the “shot heard round the world
- Stop at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a resting place for many notable figures
- Private Transportation
- Custom pick up and drop off!
- Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Lexington
- 2h 30m
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!
Concord
- 2h 30m
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".
Lincoln (Pass by)
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.
Lexington Green (Pass by)
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.
Minute Man National Historical Park (Pass by)
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.
The Old North Bridge (Pass by)
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.
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (Pass by)
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.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Pass by)
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.
Walden Pond State Reservation (Pass by)
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.
Walden Pond State Reservation (Pass by)
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.
Buckman Tavern (Pass by)
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.
Wilson Farm (Pass by)
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!
Concord Museum (Pass by)
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.
Paul Revere Capture Site (Pass by)
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!
Lexington Visitors Center (Pass by)
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!
Hancock-Clarke House (Pass by)
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.
Battle Road Trail (Pass by)
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.
Munroe Tavern (Pass by)
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!
Lexington belfry (Pass by)
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!
The Old Manse (Pass by)
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!
Concord's Colonial Inn (Pass by)
We’ll pass by this historic inn with connections to the American Revolutionary War as well as the Thoreau family.
Location
Activity location
- Lexington
- Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 700 Atlantic Ave
- 700 Atlantic Avenue
- 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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