Private Boston, Lexington & Concord Historical Tour

4.6 (17 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Boston, Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge on a private 6-hour guided historical tour by comfortable vehicle. Your knowledgeable chauffeur-guide provides commentary throughout the journey, sharing the history and significance of the landmarks along the route.

Follow Boston’s Freedom Trail by vehicle, explore Beacon Hill, visit Revolutionary War sites in Lexington and Concord, and see historic Cambridge and Harvard. Most locations are drive-by sights with brief photo stops available at your preference, subject to traffic, parking, and the remaining tour time. Dedicated stops include the USS Constitution area and Concord’s historic North Bridge.

Because the tour is private, the experience can be adjusted to your interests. Spend more time at the places that matter most to you, understanding that additional stops may reduce time at later locations. Return to Boston along Memorial Drive with scenic views across the Charles River.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Boston Preferred Car Service

What is included

Included

Included: Drive by all 16 Freedom Trail sites, with optional stops as time and access permit
Included: Private guided historical tour
Included: Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Guided historical commentary throughout the tour
Included: Pickup and drop-off anywhere in Boston or Cambridge
Included: Professional chauffeur-guide

Not included

Not included: Admission to museums, historic homes, and attractions
Not included: Food and beverages other than bottled water
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional time beyond the scheduled tour duration

Itinerary

Beacon Hill

20 min

Explore some of Boston’s most recognizable central neighborhoods and landmarks, including Boston Common, the Massachusetts State House, the Public Garden, Beacon Hill, Louisburg Square, and Acorn Street. These are primarily drive-by sights, with brief photo stops available when traffic, parking, and the remaining tour time allow.
The Freedom Trail

45 min Admission not included

Follow Boston’s historic Freedom Trail by private vehicle and see all 16 official sites along the route. Landmarks are viewed from the vehicle or during brief stops requested by your group. When traffic, parking, site access, and the remaining tour time allow, travelers may stop for photos or a closer look at selected locations. The itinerary is flexible, alt
USS Constitution

30 min

Stop at the Charlestown Navy Yard for approximately 30 minutes to visit the USS Constitution area. Travelers explore independently while the chauffeur remains with the vehicle. Access to the ship is subject to operating hours, security procedures, and availability.
Bunker Hill Monument

15 min

Stop at the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, commemorating one of the earliest major battles of the American Revolution. Travelers may walk around the monument and surrounding grounds, take photos, and explore independently. If the monument is open and time permits, guests may choose to enter on their own. The chauffeur remains with the vehicle. Access is subject to operating hours and site conditions.
Lexington Green

30 min Admission not included

Travel through historic Lexington and see several sites associated with the events of April 1775, including Lexington Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, the Lexington Visitors Center, Hancock-Clarke House, and Munroe Tavern. These are primarily drive-by sights, with brief stops available at the travelers’ preference when parking and the remaining tour time permit. Interior museum admission is not included unless specifically stated.
Stop 6

30 min

Concord, Battle Road & Literary History. Explore Concord’s Revolutionary and literary heritage while traveling past several important historic sites. See the Paul Revere Capture Site, Meriam’s Corner, Wright Tavern, Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, The Wayside, Ralph Waldo Emerson House, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Authors Ridge, and The Old Manse. Most locations are viewed from the vehicle or during brief stops at the travelers’ preference, subject to traffic, parking, site access, and the remaining tour time. The chauffeur remains with the vehicle and does not provide a guided visit.
The Old North Bridge

30 min

Enjoy a dedicated stop at Concord’s historic North Bridge, one of the best-known sites associated with the events of April 19, 1775. Travelers may walk to the bridge, view the surrounding monuments and landscape, take photos, and explore independently. The chauffeur remains with the vehicle.
Cambridge

30 min

Cambridge Historical Highlights. TTravel through historic Cambridge and see landmarks connected to American history and education, including the site of Washington’s Elm on Cambridge Common, Longfellow House–Washington’s Headquarters, Harvard Square, and historic Harvard Yard. These locations are primarily viewed from the vehicle, with brief photo stops available at the travelers’ preference when traffic, parking, and the remaining tour time permit. Travelers explore independently while the chauffeur remains with the vehicle.
Memorial Drive

Passing by

Return to Boston along Memorial Drive, following the Charles River with scenic views toward Back Bay and the Boston skyline. Brief photo stops may be made at the travelers’ preference when safe and legally permitted, subject to traffic, parking, and the remaining tour time.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection By Sonesta
The Inn At Longwood Medical
Hotel AKA Boston Common
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
The Newbury Boston
Comfort Inn Boston
The Atlas Hotel Boston Cambridge
Hotel Boston
Copley House
Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End Boston

and 139 more pickup points

Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels, residences, and other addresses anywhere in Boston or Cambridge. Please provide your exact pickup location when booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.