Lexington and Concord 3-hour private car tour from Boston

Follow Paul Revere's route to where the American Revolution began

A 3-hour private car tour from Boston to Lexington and Concord traces the events of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired. You travel in a comfortable private vehicle with a licensed guide, making stops at the sites where Paul Revere was captured, where the militia gathered at Buckman Tavern, and where the "shot heard round the world" echoed across Lexington Green. Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Boston are included. Admission to individual sites is not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Buckman Tavern10m
2. Battle Road Trail20m
3. Concord5m

Revolutionary War sites tour

• Drive from Boston to Lexington
• Stop at former British army headquarters
• Describe Paul Revere's journey
• View Sam Adams and John Hancock refuge house
• Visit site of first Revolutionary War shots
• Explain local militia's wait and refreshment
• Follow British forces route and stop at Paul Revere capture site
• Photo stop at Alcott home
• Walk site of "shot heard round the world"
• Drive back to Boston

The experience

The drive from Boston takes about 35 minutes, and you'll pass Harvard on the way to Lexington. Your guide walks you through the sequence of events that unfolded that spring morning: the British army headquarters and field hospital where Revere's urgent ride ended, the Clarke parsonage where Sam Adams and John Hancock hid from capture, and Lexington Green itself, where you can stand on the grass where the first military engagement of the war took place. The guide explains how the battle started and what happened in those opening moments.

From Lexington, you follow the same route the British forces took on April 19th, stopping at the Paul Revere capture site along the Battle Road Trail. The trail marks the path where British troops marched and where local militia and minutemen mounted resistance they hadn't expected to face. You'll also make a quick photo stop at the Alcott home in Concord, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women. The final stop is the bridge in Concord where the "shot heard round the world" was fired: the site where British forces encountered unexpected resistance from Massachusetts militia.

The entire tour runs three hours door-to-door, with the 45-minute return drive built into that time. Your guide is licensed and knowledgeable about the Revolutionary War history. The vehicle holds up to four passengers and includes no luggage space. Children can ride in a stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Private vehicle transportation from downtown Boston.
• licensed guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• stops at Lexington Green, the Paul Revere capture site, Battle Road Trail, Buckman Tavern, the Clarke parsonage, and the North Bridge in Concord.

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

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?The three-hour duration means you're in the car for a full 90 minutes of the tour. Choose this if you want the depth of a guided narrative about how the war began, not a quick drive-by of the landmarks. Walking is light and optional at most stops, but Lexington Green and the bridge sites do require you to step out and stand where the events happened.

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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 happened at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775?

Lexington Green is where the first military engagement of the American Revolution took place. Your guide explains how the battle started and what unfolded in those opening moments when British forces met unexpected resistance from local militia.

Will I get out of the car and walk at any of the stops?

Yes. You walk across Lexington Green to see where the first shots were fired. Other stops, like the British army headquarters and the Clarke parsonage, are viewed from outside the vehicle, and the Battle Road Trail and Concord bridge are walkable sites where your guide shares the history of what happened there.

How long is the drive from Boston to Lexington?

The drive from downtown Boston to Lexington is about 35 minutes each way, with 45 minutes for the return trip. The three-hour tour includes both drives and all the stops along the way.

Does the tour include admission to any of the historic sites?

No. The tour covers the exteriors and grounds of the sites and the history of what happened at each location, but admission fees to any buildings or museums are not included in the price.

What is the "shot heard round the world"?

The phrase refers to the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War, which took place at the North Bridge in Concord. Your guide takes you to this site to explain the encounter between British forces and Massachusetts militia and minutemen who mounted unexpected resistance.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Yes. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your downtown Boston hotel, so you don't need to arrange separate transportation to the starting point.