Lexington & Concord Legends: Revolution & Reflection Private Tour

Step into the pages of American history on this private 6.5-hour day trip from Boston to Lexington and Concord—the legendary towns where the American Revolution began. With a passionate local guide and comfortable private transport, you’ll explore battlegrounds, colonial taverns, and historic trails that tell the dramatic story of the nation's birth. But that’s just the beginning. In the second half of the tour, you’ll shift from muskets to manuscripts as you explore Concord’s literary legacy, visiting the homes, graves, and favorite haunts of great American authors like Louisa May Alcott, Thoreau, and Emerson. It’s a perfectly balanced journey of history, nature, and culture—crafted just for you.

1. 1

   Boston

   50 min

   Your guide picks you up in a private, air-conditioned minivan for a scenic ride to Lexington.

2. 2

   Lexington Green

   20 min

   Stand on the very ground where the American Revolution began and hear the stories behind the "shot heard 'round the world."

3. 3

   Buckman Tavern

   20 min

   Visit this restored colonial tavern where Minutemen awaited the British troops on that fateful morning in 1775.

4. 4

   Paul Revere Capture Site

   20 min

   Stop at the historic site where Paul Revere’s midnight ride came to an end at the hands of British soldiers.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   25 min

   Walk across the iconic bridge where the Minutemen turned back the Redcoats and changed history forever.

6. 6

   Concord

   1 hour

   Enjoy lunch at the historic Colonial Inn or choose from other excellent local eateries in Concord’s charming town center.

7. 7

   Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

   30 min

   Visit Author’s Ridge, final resting place of Emerson, Hawthorne, Alcott, and Thoreau—a must-see for literature lovers.

8. 8

   Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House

   30 min

   Explore the home where Little Women was written and learn about the remarkable Alcott family.

9. 9

   Walden Pond State Reservation

   35 min

   Walk along the peaceful shores of Walden Pond and visit the replica of Henry David Thoreau’s simple cabin in the woods.

10. 10

    Boston

    50 min

    Relax on the drive back to Boston with optional dinner recommendations from your guide.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.