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Follow the story of the start of the American Revolution, hour by hour! Start in the North End at the Paul Revere Mall and view the steeple of the Old North Church where the lanterns where hung that fateful night in April 1775. Explore the Old North Church and learn about the members that took part in the rebellion.
Head to Charlestown to see where Paul Revere picked up his horse that evening, then head to Lexington to see where the Minutemen and British first encountered. Stop by Buckman Tavern, where the militia waited for the British troops to arrive.
Continue to see where Paul Revere was captured that evening, then to the Old North Bridge, where the first order to fire arms was given. Stop by a few locations of significance in Concord, then head back to Cambridge to see where George Washington first took official command of the Army. End the tour in Charlestown, where the British retreated to that first day, and see Bunker Hill, location of the first full battle of the war.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Paul Revere Statue at the Paul Revere Mall to start the tour.
Your guide can drop you off in the North End or at your hotel within 1.5 miles of the North End
Itinerary
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1
Start the tour at the iconic statue of Paul Revere, with the Old North Church as a backdrop. Learn about colonial life in the North End neighborhood on the eve of the American Revolution.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old North Church & Historic Site
Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal!
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Follow the actual route of Paul Revere’s famous Midnight Ride out to Lexington! See the actual house where he warned John Hancock and Sam Adams of the approaching British troops!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Explore the Lexington Battle Green, location of the first shot of the American Revolution! Learn what happened here on the fateful morning of April 19th, 1775.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See Buckman Tavern, which served as a gathering spot for colonists while awaiting the arrival of the "Redcoats".
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Learn the real story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and see where he was captured by the British.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Stand on the historic North Bridge, site of the "the shot heard 'round the world". Learn the story behind this famous phrase!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
See the town of Concord from the point of view of the British officers! Learn about the hilarious stories of how the Concord residents hid war supplies from being found!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in Concord!
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
See the real lantern that hung in the Old North Church on the night of April 19th, 1775! View many amazingly preserved real artifacts from the Revolution!
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11
Walk the best preserved stretch of the Battle Road Trail and see the historic Hartwell Tavern. Learn about the bloody retreat of the British from Concord!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Visit the spot where the colonists got their revenge for the earlier casualties on Lexington Battle Green. Stand amongst the forrested area to take in the landscape of the battle.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Drive by Munroe Tavern, used by the British as a field hospital and headquarters on April 19th, 1775. George Washington stayed at the tavern on his commemorative tour of Lexington!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Cambridge Common
See the exact spot where George Washington first assumed command of the Continental Army!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Drive by the house where George Washington lived for 6 months while commanding the newly formed colonial army out of Harvard University!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first official battle of the American Revolution. Hear the story behind the famous phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes".
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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- 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.
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