Lexington & Concord Revolutionary History Tour
Trace the Revolution’s opening days and Concord’s literary history on a private tour
Duration
7 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private vehicle, Pickup & drop-off
Highlights
Explore where the American Revolution began, then connect Concord’s battlefield history with its literary legacy. Travel in a private vehicle while hearing little-known stories from the era.
- Stand at the sites where the first days of the Revolution unfolded
- Explore restored houses and taverns that reveal Minutemen life
- Walk the Battle Road Trail, scene of skirmishes and colonial resistance
- Discover Concord’s connections to Emerson, Alcott, Hawthorne, and Thoreau
Itinerary
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50 min - Pick Up and Transfer to Lexington Your guide will pick you up in a comfortable van and drive you out to Lexington!
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20 min - Lexington Battle Green Explore Lexington Battle Green, the place where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired on April 19th, 1775.
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20 min - Buckman Tavern Visit Buckman Tavern, which served as a gathering spot for colonists while awaiting the arrival of the "Redcoats" on April 19, 1775
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20 min - Paul Revere Capture Site Visit the spot between Lexington and Concord where Paul Revere was captured by the British during his midnight ride
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25 min - Old North Bridge Walk across the exact replica of the Old North Bridge in Concord, where the colonists overwhelmed the Red Coats. The gathered colonists crossed this bridge and proceeded to attack a small regiment of British soldiers stationed to guard it.
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1 hour - Break Take a break for lunch at the Old Colonial Inn, built in 1716!
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30 min - Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Visit the historic Sleep Hollow Cemetery and the famous author's ridge, where many of Concord's Literary Circle are buried, including Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne.
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30 min - Alcott's Orchard House Explore the grounds of the Orchard House, home to Louisa May Alcott and her family. See the Little Women garden and tour the Concord School of Philosophy, built by famous transcendentalist Bronson Alcott.
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35 min - Walden Pond Visit Walden Pond and explore the replica of Henry David Thoreau's famous cabin
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50 min - Return to Boston and Drop Off Return to Boston, with a drop-off at your hotel or other location of choice, and dinner recommendations if you need them!
What's Included
- Private vehicle
Important details
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until a child is 8 years old or 57 inches tall; car seats are not provided
- Requires walking and regularly getting in and out of a car
Cancellation Policy
Full refund 14+ days before the tour. 50% refund 7–13 days before the tour. No refund within 7 days.
FAQs
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring money for lunch and souvenirs.
Plan on walking and regularly getting in and out of a car.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Massachusetts law requires proper car seats until children are 8 years old or 57 inches tall; you must bring the required car seat(s) because they are not provided.
Meeting details
Various
More about Buckman Tavern
Buckman Tavern sits quietly on the edge of Lexington Green, looking much as it did on the cold spring morning of April 19, 1775, when colonial militiamen gathered inside its low-ceilinged taproom to wait for the British regulars marching out from Boston. On this private day trip from Boston to Lexington and Concord, Buckman Tavern becomes one of the most powerful stops along the route, a place where the opening chapter of the American Revolution is not just retold but physically anchored. Standing a short walk from the spot where the first shots were fired, the tavern offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the hours before history pivoted, making it a natural complement to the broader story your guide unfolds across Lexington, Concord, and the Battle Road in between.
Stepping toward Buckman Tavern, you will notice the weathered clapboards, the simple colonial silhouette, and the wide green just beyond the door where Captain John Parker lined up his militia at dawn. Your guide brings the scene to life with the names, tensions, and small human details that turn the building from a landmark into a living room of the Revolution. From Buckman Tavern, it is only steps to the Lexington Battle Green and the Minuteman statue, so the geography of that famous confrontation snaps into focus. Later in the day, the contrast with the North Bridge in Concord, the quiet stretches of Battle Road, and the trip back into Boston gives Buckman Tavern even more weight as the place where the waiting, and the worry, actually happened.
This stop is ideal for history lovers, families with curious kids, and first-time visitors who want more than a drive-by version of the Revolution. Travelers who appreciate private, flexible touring will especially enjoy lingering at Buckman Tavern at their own pace, asking questions, taking photos on the green, and absorbing the atmosphere without the rush of a group bus. If you want the story of how America began told in the very places it unfolded, Buckman Tavern is an unforgettable starting point on this private day trip from Boston.
