Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary Sites
Drive the route the British took, hear what happened at each stop
This self-guided audio tour covers the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the opening engagements of the American Revolutionary War—through 29 audio stories triggered by GPS as you drive and walk the 8-mile route in your own car. Download the app before you go, start at North Bridge Visitor Center or anywhere along the marked route, and pause whenever you want to walk, photograph or linger. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle; the tour works offline and never expires.
2h–3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Lexington and Concord history
- Start at North Bridge Visitor Center
- Follow historic battle route
- Visit site of British casualties ambush
- See The Wayside historic home
- Pass Orchard House, Louisa May Alcott's home
- Visit Authors Ridge burial site
- Stop at Lexington Common battle site
- Learn at local history museum
- View Samuel's family home remains
- Visit Paul Revere capture site
- Walk Battle Road Trail in Minute Man park
- Pass Walden Pond literary site
The Experience
The tour begins at North Bridge Visitor Center and traces the path of April 19, 1775, when colonial militia confronted British troops marching toward Concord. You drive between stops—the Lexington Common where the first shots were fired, the narrow bridge where the British suffered heavy casualties, Samuel's home where a Minute Man sergeant saw action—and at each one, the app plays audio that explains what happened there and why it mattered. The route covers more than 8 miles and takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, though you control the pace entirely: start and stop whenever you want, skip ahead, or come back another day.
The app uses GPS to play audio automatically as you move along the route, so you don't have to read a map or figure out what to do next. Download it in advance over WiFi, and it works offline using only your phone's GPS, which means no cellular service required once you're on the road. Everyone in your car listens together—one purchase covers the whole group, not per person—and since it's your own vehicle, there's no bus schedule, no crowded tour group, and no one else's pace to match.
The stops include literary history alongside the Revolutionary War sites: Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women; The Wayside, home to Emerson and the Alcotts; Authors Ridge cemetery, where Thoreau, Alcott family members, and Hawthorne are buried; and Walden Pond, where Thoreau lived for two years. The tour also covers the Battle Road Trail through Minute Man National Historical Park and the spot where Paul Revere was captured during his Midnight Ride. After you finish the main route, optional stops let you keep exploring if you want to stay longer.
What’s included
- Self-guided audio tour through the mobile app.
- GPS-triggered audio stories that play automatically as you drive.
- 29 audio stories covering the Revolutionary War battles and literary history.
- route maps and scenic stops marked in the app.
- lifetime access to download and use anytime on future trips.
- offline GPS guidance that works without cellular service.
- one purchase covering everyone in your car, not per person.
- support available by chat, email, or phone.
- planning tools and area previews included in the app.
Operated by Stories with Action
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're exploring with family or friends in one car and want to control the pace—you can start whenever you want, pause for photos or a walk, and come back to finish another day. The self-guided format works best for groups who prefer their own vehicle to a crowded bus, and for travelers who want to linger at sites that interest them most without holding up a larger tour.
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Top questions
How long does the Lexington and Concord audio tour take to complete?
The full tour covers more than 8 miles with 29 audio stories and takes about 2 to 3 hours to finish, though you can pause, skip stops, or spread it across multiple visits since you have lifetime access.
What happened at the North Bridge that makes it the starting point?
North Bridge was where American militias opened fire on British troops as they retreated from Concord, inflicting heavy casualties and proving the colonists could defeat the British Army—a turning point that convinced them they could win the war.
Can I use this tour if I don't have a car?
The tour is designed for driving between stops, but public transportation options are available in the area, and you can join the route anywhere along the marked path shown in the app instead of starting at North Bridge Visitor Center.
Do I need to download the app before I arrive in Lexington and Concord?
You can download the Tour Guide app by Action and the tour itself ahead of time over WiFi, which lets you use it offline with GPS guidance once you arrive; if you download on-site, use a strong cellular signal.
What other sites does the tour include besides the Revolutionary War battlefields?
The tour covers literary landmarks including Orchard House where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women, Walden Pond where Thoreau lived, Authors Ridge cemetery, and The Wayside, home to Emerson and the Alcotts.
Is there a live guide, or do I navigate on my own?
This is a self-guided tour with audio narration triggered automatically by GPS as you drive; there is no live guide, and entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate from the tour purchase.
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Audio Tour Revolutionary Sites
2h–3h · EN
from US$ 14.99 per group
★★★★★★★★★★4.0573 reviews
