Boston Revolutionary War Tour: Lexington, Concord & Revere Route

Follow the route Paul Revere rode, stopping at the sites where independence began

This private car tour traces the Revolutionary War from Boston through Cambridge to Lexington and Concord, covering the sites where the first battles of 1775 unfolded. A guide drives you from downtown Boston, stopping at Bunker Hill Monument, Harvard Yard, the Lexington green where the opening shots were fired, the Battle Road Trail, and Concord's bridge. The itinerary is flexible. You spend time at the places that interest you most, and can add a visit to Louisa May Alcott's home or simply walk Concord's main street if battles aren't your focus.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Charlestown15m
2. Bunker Hill Monument15m
3. 13th Arrondissement30m
4. Buckman Tavern10m
5. Battle Road Trail20m
6. Concord45m

Revolutionary War sites tour

• Drive through Southie neighborhood
• Visit hill that ended Boston siege
• Drive through historic neighborhood past USS Constitution
• Visit Bunker Hill Monument
• Walking tour of Harvard Yard
• Travel to Lexington first battle site
• Walk across Lexington green
• View Buckman Tavern from outside
• View refuge house of Adams and Hancock
• Follow British route and stop at Paul Revere capture site
• Stop at former British headquarters and field hospital
• Optional visit to Louisa May Alcott house
• See graves of famous authors
• Visit site of "shot heard round the world"
• Stop outside Concord to enjoy scenery

The experience

The tour starts with pickup in downtown Boston and moves through the neighborhoods where the revolution took shape. You'll drive through Southie and Charlestown, passing the USS Constitution, then climb to Bunker Hill Monument to understand how that siege helped end Boston's occupation. From there, the route heads to Cambridge for a walking tour of Harvard Yard and the buildings that sheltered the militia, including the space where George Washington himself stayed.

The 10-mile drive to Lexington puts you on the ground where the first battle actually happened. You walk across the Lexington green and hear how the militia gathered there on April 19th, 1775: the moment the war began. The guide shows you the Buckman Tavern from the outside, where local militia waited for the British, and points out the house where Sam Adams and John Hancock hid to escape capture. Then you follow the same route the British took that morning, stopping at the Paul Revere capture site and a former British army headquarters that also served as a field hospital.

Concord is the final stop, where you walk to the bridge and stand at the site of the "shot heard round the world": the moment the minutemen and militia met British forces with unexpected resistance. On the way back to Boston, you pass through the town itself. If you're interested in Little Women, the guide can arrange time to visit Louisa May Alcott's home (admission separate), or you can simply enjoy the main street. The tour also stops at the graves of some of the country's most famous authors before heading back.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a car.
• downtown Boston pickup and drop-off.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• walking tours at Harvard Yard, Lexington green, Battle Road Trail and Concord bridge.
• stops at Bunker Hill Monument, Buckman Tavern, and the sites of Paul Revere's capture and the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trailblazer Tours Boston - Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Boston without a car or staying downtown. The guide picks you up and handles all the driving, so you move between the four towns without navigating or parking. The flexible itinerary means you can linger at Bunker Hill or Concord depending on what draws you, rather than following a fixed schedule that rushes through every site.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Battle Road Trail and why does the tour stop there?

The Battle Road Trail is the route the British took on the morning of April 19th, 1775. The tour stops there to show you the Paul Revere capture site and walk the same path the British forces traveled that day, connecting the events of Lexington to the broader campaign.

Can I visit Louisa May Alcott's home during the tour?

Yes, if you're interested in Little Women, the guide can customize the tour to give you time to visit Orchard House in Concord. Admission is not included in the tour price, so you pay separately if you choose to go inside.

How long is the drive from Boston to Lexington?

The drive from Cambridge to Lexington is about 10 miles. The full tour runs six hours, which includes driving time, walking at the sites, and stops to hear the history at each location.

Will I walk much during this tour, or is it mostly driving?

You'll walk at several key sites (the Lexington green, Harvard Yard, the Battle Road Trail, and Concord's bridge), but the tour is a mix of driving and walking. The guide adjusts the pace based on where your interest lies, so you can spend more time at the places that matter to you.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. The itinerary includes a stop for lunch, which you arrange and pay for separately.

What happens if I'm not interested in the military history details?

The tour is flexible. If battles aren't your focus, you can spend time enjoying Concord's main street, visit Louisa May Alcott's home, or simply walk through the towns and see the graves of famous authors. The guide tailors the depth of historical detail to what interests you.