Private Day Trip to Lexington and Concord from Boston

Step into Revolutionary history and literary legend on a 6.5-hour private guided tour from Boston, with exclusive access to iconic Lexington and Concord sites.

Getting started

Your guide will meet you at your Boston hotel for a comfortable pickup in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. After a brief introduction and itinerary overview, you’ll set off for Lexington, with all tickets and entrances arranged in advance.

What to expect

Lexington and Concord

These neighboring Massachusetts towns are where the first shots of the American Revolution rang out in 1775 and where some of America’s most celebrated writers lived and worked. Your expert guide brings the stories of these pivotal moments and literary icons to life as you visit key sites.

Features

• Lexington Battle Green: Stand where 80 colonial militiamen faced 700 British soldiers, marking the first casualties of the Revolution; the American flag here flies 24/7 by Congressional order.

• Buckman Tavern: Enter the 18th-century tavern where the militia gathered before battle; see the original door with a musket ball hole from April 19, 1775.

• Old North Bridge: Walk across the reconstructed bridge where “the shot heard around the world” was fired, and learn about Major Buttrick’s historic command.

• Sleepy Hollow Cemetery: Visit Author’s Ridge, the resting place of Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne, and discover the tradition of leaving pencils on their graves.

• Orchard House: Tour the home where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women and view the family’s original furnishings and creative spaces.

• Walden Pond: See the glacial pond and replica cabin where Thoreau lived and wrote, reflecting on nature and simple living.

• Paul Revere Capture Site: Hear the real story of Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the unsung hero, Samuel Prescott, who completed the warning to Concord.