Lexington and Concord Day Tour
Lexington and Concord Day Tour
Your history tour begins with a drive out of Boston to the very site where the American Revolution began. At Lexington Battle Green, you’ll hear about the events leading up to the first shots fired in the war for American independence.From here, we’ll explore other sites linked to military engagements that took place along “Battle Road”, from historic taverns to bronze statues commemorating American patriots at Minute Man National Historical Park. Other sites of interest on our Lexington and Concord tour include the 1775 replica of Old North Bridge as well as a number of places linked not to war but the early American literary world.
We’ll visit Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, where the author penned her classic Little Women, and the nature preserve that inspired Henry David Thoreau to put his solitary thoughts down in Walden.We’ll have a chance to make a tour stop at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, final resting place of other renowned writers, before a scenic drive back to the city.
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Your Itinerary
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Boston
-You will learn about the ongoing efforts by locals who are protecting historically and environmentally significant places including Walden Pond and Walden Woods
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.
1 hourMinute 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.
1 hourThe 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.
30 minutesLouisa 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.
45 minutesSleepy 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.
45 minutesWalden 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.
1 hourIncluded
- Local english speaking guide.
Not Included
- Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
Good to Know
- 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
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.