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Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.

7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the "shot heard around the world". Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage of multiple skirmishes between the Minutemen and the Redcoats and other "treasonous" events. Visit Concord's Old North Bridge, where the Minutemen routed the Redcoats on their march back to Boston! Return to Boston to visit important sights along the Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, USS Constitution (aka Old Ironside), the Bunker Hill Monument - home to the phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes", and more!

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Old North Church
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuity
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport.You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.

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Snow Hill St & Hull St
Boston, MA 02113, USA

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Lexington Green

See the Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lexington belfry

See the belfry building, used to sound the alarm when the British were marching on Lexington & Concord.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Buckman Tavern (pass by)

See the Buckman Tavern where the Lexington Minute Men waited for the British to arrive.
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Paul Revere Capture Site

Visit the site where Paul Revere was arrested by the British on his famous midnight ride! Learn about the multitude of inaccuracies of the famous poem the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Battle Road Trail

See the Old Bay Road, the actual path taken by the British on their way to and from Concord during the American Revolution. Take in the idyllic setting of times gone by.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hartwell Tavern

Visit the historical Hartwell Tavern, located on the Battle Road Trail to see how colonists lived during the 18th century. This historical building stood there the day the British went to Concord - April 19, 1775.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Wayside (pass by)

Drive by the "House of the Three Authors" in Concord. Three famous writers lived here at different points in time: Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Alcott family, and Margaret Sydney. Home to Laurie from Little Women.
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Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

Drive by the famous Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women. Optional quick stop for a photo opportunity.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Old North Bridge

Visit the location of the "shot heard around the world" in Concord. See the grave of the first British casualties of the American Revolution. The place where it all began.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Old Manse

See the house Ralph Waldo Emerson grew up. Emerson later gave Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife the right to live at the famous residence as a wedding present.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Visit the famous "Author's Ridge" in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery to see the graves of the "famous four" writers who lived in Concord. Hear the stories of friendship and rivalries between Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boston Public Market

Free time for lunch at a local artisanal farm-to-table market in Boston. Over 20+ local vendors selling a wide variety of lunch options, including seafood, sandwiches, and sweets. Lunch price not included in the tour.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

USS Constitution

Tour the oldest working wooden ship in the world, put into service in 1797. Learn why the ship got the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the war of 1812.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bunker Hill Monument

See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first official battle of the American Revolution. Hear the story behind the famous phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes".
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old North Church & Historic Site

Visit the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's lanterns. Learn the story behind the phrase of "one if by land, two if by sea", while sitting inside Paul Revere's pew.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Paul Revere House

See one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 20 years with his wife and 16 children!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
  • Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-400049P10

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to Old North Church
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
  • Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

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