Concord Literary & Revolutionary History Tour from Boston

Revolutionary battleground, literary homes, and a cemetery where American writers rest

A private day trip from Boston to Concord with hotel pickup, professional English-speaking guide, and admission to Orchard House included. You visit the Old North Bridge (site of the first Revolutionary War battle), the Old Manse (home to Emerson and Hawthorne), Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where Alcott, Thoreau and Emerson are buried, Orchard House with its guided tour, and Walden Pond. Lunch is at your own expense and timing is flexible within the five-hour experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Old Manse30m
2. Concord45m · entry included

Explore historic Concord landmarks

• Private transfer from Boston to Concord
• Visit Old North Bridge and monuments
• Tour Old Manse House grounds
• Walk Sleepy Hollow Cemetery at Author’s Ridge
• Guided tour of Orchard House
• Visit Walden Pond
• Free time for lunch in Concord
• Private transfer back to Boston

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Boston hotel and a private drive to Concord, where your guide walks you through the town's dual identity: the birthplace of the American Revolution and the home of the writers who shaped American literature. The Old North Bridge, where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, sits on grounds with historical monuments and views across the Concord River. From there you move into the literary landscape: the Old Manse, where Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne both lived and worked, stands as a physical record of the intellectual ferment that defined 19th-century American thought.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's Author's Ridge is where you'll find the graves of Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, and Emerson himself, a quiet walk through the final resting place of the figures whose words shaped the town's identity. Orchard House, Alcott's home and the setting for Little Women, comes with admission and a guided tour of the rooms where she wrote: the guide walks you through the house itself rather than leaving you to wander alone. You'll have free time for lunch in town (at your own cost) and the flexibility to browse the Concord Bookshop if you want to pick up works by the authors you've just learned about. The tour ends at Walden Pond, where Thoreau lived in a cabin and wrote the essays that made him one of America's most influential thinkers.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off from Boston.
• professional English-speaking guide for your group.
• admission to Orchard House with a guided tour of the historic home.
• visits to the Old North Bridge, the Old Manse, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and Walden Pond.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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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Low physical effort

Operated by Travel Curious

Is this one for you?Five hours is enough to see all the major sites without rushing, but it leaves your morning and evening free. Book this if you want a focused literary and Revolutionary War tour without committing a full day away from Boston.

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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 exactly is Orchard House and why is it included in this tour?

Orchard House is the home where Louisa May Alcott lived and wrote Little Women. Admission is included in your tour price, and you get a guided walk through the historic rooms rather than exploring on your own.

Does this tour visit the Old North Bridge where the Revolutionary War started?

Yes. The Old North Bridge is the site of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and includes historical monuments and views of the Concord River. Your guide explains the significance of the location.

How long is the whole tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs five hours total, including private transportation from your Boston hotel and back. Your guide will confirm the pickup time when you book.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included and is at your own expense. You'll have free time to eat in Concord during the tour, and your guide can suggest options.

Will I visit Walden Pond, where Thoreau lived?

Yes. Walden Pond is the final stop on the tour. It's where Henry David Thoreau lived in a cabin and wrote the essays that made him influential in American literature and philosophy.

Is this tour private, or will I be with other travelers?

This is a private tour for your own group. You'll have a dedicated English-speaking guide and private transportation throughout the day.