Private Boston, Lexington & Concord Historical Tour
Follow the road of the American Revolution on a private 6-hour historical tour from Boston through Lexington and Concord.
Begin with key sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail, continue through Charlestown to the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument, and then travel to Lexington and Concord to explore the places connected with the opening battles of the American Revolution.
Your private experience combines historical narration with comfortable chauffeured transportation, allowing your party to explore at a relaxed pace while customizing the itinerary around the sites and stories that interest you most.
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Why Choose Our Boston, Lexington & Concord Tour?
- Private Historical Experience: Travel exclusively with your party while exploring Boston, Lexington, and Concord with historical narration throughout the journey.
- Follow the Revolutionary Story: Connect the political events of Revolutionary Boston with the fighting that began in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
- Boston & Freedom Trail: Begin with important Revolutionary landmarks along Boston’s Freedom Trail before continuing to Charlestown.
- Lexington & Concord: Visit Lexington Battle Green, historic taverns, the Hancock-Clarke House, Concord’s North Bridge, and other important locations.
- Private Transportation: Travel comfortably between historic sites in a private vehicle reserved exclusively for your party.
- Customizable Itinerary: Spend more time at the places that interest you most, from Revolutionary history to Concord’s literary landmarks, within your reserved tour time.
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Follow the Road to Revolution from Boston to Concord
This private historical tour follows the Revolutionary story geographically.
Begin in Boston, where years of political conflict, protest, and resistance helped set the stage for revolution. Then continue through Charlestown before traveling west to Lexington and Concord, where British regulars and colonial militia exchanged fire on April 19, 1775—the opening day of armed conflict in the American Revolution.
Boston Freedom Trail – Where the Revolutionary Story Begins
Boston Freedom Trail – Where the Revolutionary Story Begins
Begin your historical journey in Boston with selected landmarks along the Freedom Trail, where many of the political events and personalities that preceded the American Revolution can still be encountered today.
Depending on traffic, timing, and your interests, the Boston portion may include views and stops around the Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, the North End, Paul Revere House, and Old North Church.
Rather than simply seeing individual landmarks, the tour places them into the larger story that eventually leads out of Boston and toward Lexington and Concord. The Freedom Trail officially connects many of these nationally significant historic sites.
- Freedom Trail: Explore selected historic sites connected with Boston’s role in the events leading to the American Revolution.
- Revolutionary Boston: Hear how political resistance, taxation, protest, and confrontation helped move Massachusetts toward open conflict.
- Historic Landmarks: See important locations such as the Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, the North End, and Old North Church as timing allows.
- Historical Narration: Understand how the Boston story connects directly with the events that followed in Lexington and Concord.
Charlestown – USS Constitution & Bunker Hill Monument
Continue across the Charles River into Charlestown to see two of Boston’s most recognizable historic landmarks.
The USS Constitution, launched in 1797, represents the early history of the United States Navy, while the nearby Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill of June 17, 1775, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War.
From Charlestown, the tour leaves Boston and continues toward Lexington.
- USS Constitution: See “Old Ironsides,” the historic United States Navy warship located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
- Bunker Hill Monument: Visit or view the monument commemorating the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
- Charlestown: Connect the opening months of the Revolution with the story that begins earlier along the road to Lexington and Concord.
- Next Stop: Leave Boston behind and continue west toward historic Lexington.
Lexington – Where the Revolution Turned to Armed Conflict
Arrive in Lexington, where the tour moves directly into the events of April 19, 1775.
Your Lexington route can include Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern, Lexington Battle Green, and the Hancock-Clarke House, allowing the story to unfold through places directly connected with that historic morning.
Lexington’s official historical sources identify Buckman Tavern as the gathering place of the militia, the Hancock-Clarke House as the place where John Hancock and Samuel Adams were staying on the night of April 18, and Munroe Tavern as a location later used by British troops during their retreat from Concord.
- Munroe Tavern: See the historic Lexington tavern used by British troops as a headquarters and field hospital during their retreat from Concord.
- Buckman Tavern: Visit the tavern where members of Captain John Parker’s Lexington militia gathered while waiting for the approaching British regulars.
- Lexington Battle Green: Stand at the historic common where British regulars and Lexington militia confronted one another on the morning of April 19, 1775.
- Hancock-Clarke House: See the home where John Hancock and Samuel Adams were staying when Paul Revere and William Dawes arrived with warning of the British advance.
- Flexible Stops: The amount of time spent at each Lexington site can be adjusted according to your interests and the available tour time.
Concord – Old North Bridge and the “Shot Heard Round the World”
Enter historic Concord and pass landmarks around the town center, including Wright Tavern, before continuing to the North Bridge.
Wright Tavern is associated with the events of April 19, and National Park Service history records that Concord militia officers gathered in the town center before events unfolded at the bridge.
The centerpiece of the Concord portion is Old North Bridge, where colonial militia and British regulars exchanged fire on April 19, 1775. The site is remembered as the location associated with the “shot heard round the world” and one of the defining moments at the beginning of the American War for Independence.
- Wright Tavern: Drive through Concord Center past the historic tavern associated with the events of April 19, 1775.
- Old North Bridge: Visit the historic river crossing where colonial militia exchanged fire with British regulars.
- Minute Man Statue: See one of Concord’s most recognizable Revolutionary landmarks near the North Bridge.
- Historical Interpretation: Hear how the events in Lexington developed into the confrontation at Concord and the fighting that followed along the road back toward Boston.
- Time to Explore: Enjoy time outside the vehicle at the North Bridge area as schedule and conditions permit.
Literary Concord – Orchard House, Emerson and Historic Homes
Concord’s importance did not end with the American Revolution.
The town later became one of the most influential literary communities in nineteenth-century America, associated with Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other writers and thinkers.
Depending on your interests and available time, the tour can drive by several of Concord’s literary landmarks, including Orchard House, the Ralph Waldo Emerson House, The Wayside, and Concord’s Colonial Inn.
These are generally incorporated as drive-by highlights unless additional time or a specific interior visit has been arranged.
- Orchard House: See the Concord home closely associated with Louisa May Alcott and her literary legacy.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson House: Drive past the historic home of one of Concord’s most influential writers and thinkers.
- The Wayside: See a historic Concord home associated with several important American literary figures.
- Concord’s Colonial Inn: Pass this historic landmark in the heart of Concord Center.
- Customizable Focus: Spend more of the tour on Revolutionary history or include additional literary Concord highlights according to your interests.
Optional Stop – Sleepy Hollow Cemetery & Authors Ridge
For visitors interested in American literature, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery can be included as an optional stop when time and mobility allow.
Within the cemetery, Authors Ridge contains the graves of several celebrated Concord writers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
This stop requires walking, including an incline to reach Authors Ridge, so it may not be appropriate for every traveler or every itinerary.
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery: Visit Concord’s historic cemetery when your itinerary and available time allow.
- Authors Ridge: See the burial sites of Emerson, Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other Concord literary figures.
- Optional Stop: Authors Ridge is not required for the standard Revolutionary-history itinerary and may be added according to your interests.
- Walking Required: Reaching Authors Ridge involves walking and an incline, so please consider the mobility needs of your party.
Customize Your Historical Tour & Return to Boston
Because this is a private experience, your Boston, Lexington & Concord historical tour can be customized around the interests of your party.
Some guests prefer to focus almost entirely on Revolutionary history, spending additional time at Lexington Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, the Hancock-Clarke House, Wright Tavern, and Concord’s Old North Bridge. Others may wish to include more of Concord’s literary history, such as Orchard House, the Emerson House, The Wayside, Concord’s Colonial Inn, or an optional visit to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Authors Ridge.
Your guide can adjust the pace and emphasis of the itinerary within the reserved 6-hour tour period. Spending additional time at one location may reduce the time available at another, and interior visits are subject to operating hours, ticket availability, and the schedule for the day.
After completing your selected Concord stops, relax in your private vehicle for the return trip to Boston while bringing together the story you have followed—from the Revolutionary landmarks of Boston to Lexington Battle Green and Concord’s Old North Bridge.
- Private Return Transportation: Relax in your private vehicle as your chauffeur drives you from Newport back to Boston.
- Customized Itinerary: Adjust the tour around the Revolutionary, historical, or literary sites that interest your party most.
- Flexible Pace: Spend additional time at selected locations while balancing the available sightseeing time throughout the 6-hour experience.
- Optional Concord Highlights: Include literary landmarks such as Orchard House, the Emerson House, The Wayside, Concord’s Colonial Inn, or Authors Ridge when time and interests allow.
- Private Return to Boston: Relax in your private vehicle after completing the Concord portion of your historical tour.
- 6-Hour Experience: The standard Boston, Lexington & Concord historical tour reserves approximately 6 hours for your private experience.
- Additional Time: Service may be extended at the applicable hourly rate, subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Boston, Lexington & Concord historical tour?
The standard private historical tour is approximately 6 hours. Actual timing may vary depending on traffic, the pace of your party, operating conditions, and how much time you choose to spend at individual historic sites.
Is this a guided historical tour?
Yes. This is a private guided historical tour with chauffeured transportation. Historical narration connects the Revolutionary landmarks of Boston with the events that unfolded in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
Does the tour include the Freedom Trail in Boston?
Yes. The tour begins with selected Freedom Trail and Revolutionary Boston landmarks. Depending on traffic, timing, and your interests, these may include Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, the Benjamin Franklin statue, and other historic sites.
Do we visit the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument?
Yes. After the Boston Freedom Trail portion, the itinerary normally continues into Charlestown to see the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument before leaving Boston and traveling toward Lexington.
What historic sites do we see in Lexington?
The Lexington portion normally includes Munroe Tavern, Buckman Tavern, Lexington Battle Green, and the Hancock-Clarke House. The amount of time spent at individual locations can be adjusted according to your interests and the available tour time.
What historic sites do we see in Concord?
In Concord, the itinerary can include Wright Tavern, Concord Center, Old North Bridge, and the Minute Man area. Depending on your interests and available time, the route may also include literary landmarks such as Orchard House, the Emerson House, The Wayside, and Concord's Colonial Inn.
Do we stop at Wright Tavern in Concord?
Wright Tavern can be included as a brief historical stop in Concord Center before continuing toward Old North Bridge. Interior access is not guaranteed and depends on operating conditions and availability.
Can we visit Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Authors Ridge?
Yes. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and Authors Ridge are optional stops when time and mobility allow. Authors Ridge is associated with several of Concord's celebrated writers, including Emerson, Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Reaching the area requires walking and an incline.
Can we customize the Boston, Lexington & Concord itinerary?
Yes. Because this is a private historical tour, the itinerary can be adjusted around your interests. Some guests prefer to concentrate on Revolutionary history, while others choose to include more of Concord's literary landmarks. Spending additional time at one location may reduce the time available at another.
Do we go inside all of the historic buildings?
No. Some locations are exterior stops, drive-by landmarks, or historical orientation stops. Interior visits depend on operating hours, seasonal schedules, ticket availability, parking, and how your party chooses to use the available six-hour tour period.
Are attraction or museum tickets included?
Admission charges for museums, historic houses, ships, monuments, or other paid attractions are not included unless specifically stated in your booking confirmation. Many of the outdoor historic landmarks on the itinerary do not require admission.
Can the tour be longer than six hours?
Yes, when availability permits. Additional service time may be added at the applicable hourly rate if you would like more time at selected historic locations or a slower pace throughout the day.
Where does the Boston, Lexington & Concord tour begin and end?
The standard experience begins at a confirmed Boston-area pickup location. After completing the selected Concord stops, your party returns to an approved Boston-area location at the conclusion of the tour.
Is the tour suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The itinerary can often be adjusted to reduce walking and emphasize sightseeing from the vehicle or shorter stops. Accessibility varies by historic site. If anyone in your party uses a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device, please provide the details before booking so the itinerary and vehicle requirements can be considered.
