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- English
This half day private tour is a perfect way to visit the Revolutionary War towns of Lexington and Concord and see the site where the "shot heard round the world" was fired.
We'll take the same route as Paul Revere, stopping at the most significant sites along the way to give a detailed account of what and how things unfolded in April 1775.
The travel time from Boston to these towns is 45 minutes each way and you'll be in one of our comfortable private vehicles with an experienced, knowledgeable and licensed tour guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up at Downtown Boston hotel or accommodation in a 4 passenger black car.
If you are not staying in Downtown Boston, let's meet at Flour Bakery, 12 Farnsworth St, Boston.
Itinerary
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1
Drive from Boston, past Harvard and on to Lexington, which is about 35 minute drive. Stop at this former British army headquarters and field hospital (1775) and hear a description of Paul Revere's journey to the town of Lexington.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2
From the outside we'll give the history of the house and why Sam Adams and John Hancock took refuge here to avoid capture by British forces.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
The site where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired. You'll have the opportunity to walk across the green, hear how the battle started and all that happened.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
From the outside we'll share how the local militia waited for the arrival of British forces while enjoying a "refreshment".
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
We'll follow the route taken by British forces the morning of April 19th 1775 and stop at the Paul Revere capture site.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Quick photo stop (optional) at the Alcott home, and where Louisa May wrote Little Women.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Walk onto the site where the "shot heard round the world" was fired and British forces met with unexpected and underestimated resistance from MA minutemen and militia. Drive from here, back to Boston, about 45 minute drive.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle can take 4 passengers, no luggage
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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