Boston to Lexington and Concord Historical Sites Shore Excursion

4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Captain John Parker Statue, Lexington Green, Lexington, MA. H.H. Richardson — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit historic sites in Lexington and Concord. Focus on sites related to the start of the War of Independence, early years of the towns, and authors of 19th Century Concord. Experience scenic countryside, town centers and Walden Pond Reservation. We can customize this tour to specific interests and to other locations in Lexington and Concord. Your guide is licensed by the town of Concord.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Mass Bay Tours

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Complimentary water bottles are provided in the vehicle.

Not included

Not included: Option to stop in Lexington or Concord for lunch.

Itinerary

Lexington Green

20 min

We'll walk Lexington Green, seeing the oldest monument commemorating the War of Independence, the lines of the Lexington Militia, and the sites of the Meeting House and Belfry. Facing the Bay Road is a statue memorializing Captain John Parker.
Lexington Visitors Center

15 min

Inside is a diorama of the battlefield in 1775, a short video presentation, and a room remembering United States Naval Ships named Lexington.
Munroe Tavern

Passing by

The tavern, used as HQ by Lord Percy when he arrived with reinforcements for retreating British soldiers. We have the option to go inside the Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern and Hancock Clarke Houses, with admission being an additional charge.
Buckman Tavern

Passing by

The tavern adjacent to Lexington Green, where militia members waited, after the initial muster, to reassemble when the British expeditionary forces reached Lexington. We have the option to go inside the Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern and Hancock Clarke Houses, with admission being an additional charge.
Hancock-Clarke House

Passing by

We will pass by the home where Samual Adams and John Hancock were guests of the Reverend Jonas Clarke. It was here that Paul Revere warned Hancock and Adams that the British Army was approaching Lexington. We have the option to go inside the Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern and Hancock Clarke Houses, with admission being an additional charge.
Monument Square

Passing by

We will pass by Town Hall, the Wright Tavern and Old Burial Hill, with an option to walk inside.
The Old North Bridge and Battlefield

Passing by

We park and walk to Old North Bridge, the Minuteman Monument, and battlefield. We can stop inside the Minuteman National Park Visitor Center (when open).
Walden Pond State Reservation

30 min

We'll drive through Concord, passing the Colonel Barrett Farmhouse and Main Street, on the way to Walden Pond Visitor Center. Replica of Thoreau's cabin. Option to walk to the actual cabin site in Walden Woods.