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Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry

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A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! Celebrate the anniversary America's Independence. The tour departs from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers America's most comprehensive tour of the events that triggered the American Revolution in 1776. Walk in the footsteps of history. Do a deep dive into the remarkable start of the American Revolution. Operated by a local history expert, this small-group day tour offers a level of insight that simply cannot be experienced anywhere else. Welcome to Boston and the American Revolution!

What's Included

  • American Revolution Anniversary Tour from Boston to Lexington and Concord
  • Bottled Water
  • Admission to the Concord Museum - Buckman Tavern on Mondays
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Your tour guide will pick you up in a minibus or tour van with the Great BostonTours 250 logo. You must choose one of the 4 pickup spots. Please be ready to be picked up at the following times:Stop 1: 8:05 AM (1 Central Wharf) – New England AquariumStop 2: 8:25 AM (8 Park Plaza) – State Transportation BuildingStop 3: 8:35 AM (Dartmouth St. entrance) – Fairmont Copley Plaza HotelStop 4: 8:50 AM (39 Dalton Street) – Adjacent to the Sheraton and Hilton

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (pass by)

Located adjacent to the greatest concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical firms in the world, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), is rated the one of the best universities anywhere. See the iconic dome and other amazing buildings on the way to Harvard Square.
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Harvard University (pass by)

America's oldest College from 1637. George Washington used the old dorms to garrison his officers during the Siege of Boston after the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Cambridge Common (pass by)

Follow in the footsteps of William Dawes on his ride through Harvard Square to sound the alarm: "the regulars are about"! See Harvard College, America's oldest college (1637). The Common is where George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army under the Great Elm Tree.
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Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Massachusetts (pass by)

Washington's Headquarters on Brattle Street (Tory Row) is where the general planned out over several months the Siege of Boston.
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Lexington Green

Battle Green is the oldest military burial site in America, where 77 brave Minutemen under command of Captain John Parker were gunned down on the morning of April 19, 1775 that would lead to the American Revolution and birth of a new nation.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lexington Visitors Center

Operated by the Town of Lexington, there is a battle diorama and other displays depicting the events of that fateful morning of April 19, 1775 when 77 Minutemen faced off against 700 Redcoats, leading to the American Revolution. New for 2025: Visit the new adjacent Town of Lexington history museum, open in time for America's 250th Birthday, a 2 year extravaganza.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Battle Road Trail

Completely renovated for 2025, the Battle Road Trail is a five-mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants of the Battle Road, where thousands of Colonial Militia and British Regulars fought a bloody engagement on April 19, 1775. In some areas, the trail leaves the historic road to follow the route of the Minute Men, traversing farming fields, wetlands, and forests. Witness homes and taverns have been renovated, and Battle Road landscaped, in preparation to the 250th Anniversary of America's birthday for the 2025 season.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House (pass by)

See the homestead of the author of "Little Women", Louisa May Alcott.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson House (pass by)

See the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the poet who enshrined our collective memory of Paul Revere and the American Revolution.
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Wright Tavern Center (pass by)

Home of the secretive shadow government being established to challenge British Rule and temporary field headquarters of the British Red Coats on April 19, 1775.
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (pass by)

See the cemetery used by the British to observe the Minutemen!
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The Old North Bridge

Step into history, on the bridge where the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" led to the birth of an independent nation.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Concord Museum

See the extensive collections from the Colonial Era, the American Revolution, Thoreau's desk, Longfellow, Alcott, Emerson, and the literary society displayed in this remarkable museum (admission is included).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • American Revolution Anniversary Tour from Boston to Lexington and Concord.
  • Bottled Water.
  • Admission to the Concord Museum - Buckman Tavern on Mondays.
  • Full Day Lexington and Concord Tour from Boston.
  • Tour Lexington and Concord, the sites that triggered the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • American Revolution Anniversary Tour from Boston to Lexington and Concord
  • Bottled Water
  • Admission to the Concord Museum - Buckman Tavern on Mondays
  • Full Day Lexington and Concord Tour from Boston
  • Tour Lexington and Concord, the sites that triggered the American Revolution on April 19, 1775
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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