Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston worth booking?
Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston is a 7-hour experience in Boston, United States, from $447 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (8)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $447 per person
Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the "shot heard around the world". Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage of multiple skirmishes between the Minutemen and the Redcoats and other "treasonous" events. Visit Concord's Old North Bridge, where the Minutemen routed the Redcoats on their march back to Boston! Return to Boston to visit important sights along the Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, USS Constitution (aka Old Ironside), the Bunker Hill Monument - home to the phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes", and more!
What you get
About this experience
Visit the real locations where the American Revolution began. Stand on Lexington Battle Green and listen to stories about the very first days of the war and the "shot heard around the world". Walk the Battle Road Trail, stage of multiple skirmishes between the Minutemen and the Redcoats and other "treasonous" events. Visit Concord's Old North Bridge, where the Minutemen routed the Redcoats on their march back to Boston! Return to Boston to visit important sights along the Freedom Trail, including the Paul Revere House, Old North Church, USS Constitution (aka Old Ironside), the Bunker Hill Monument - home to the phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes", and more!
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to Old North Church
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
Not included
- Gratuity
What you'll see and do
Lexington Green
See the Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
25 minutes here
Lexington belfry
See the belfry building, used to sound the alarm when the British were marching on Lexington & Concord.
10 minutes here
Buckman Tavern
See the Buckman Tavern where the Lexington Minute Men waited for the British to arrive.
Pass by without stopping
Paul Revere Capture Site
Visit the site where Paul Revere was arrested by the British on his famous midnight ride! Learn about the multitude of inaccuracies of the famous poem the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
20 minutes here
Battle Road Trail
See the Old Bay Road, the actual path taken by the British on their way to and from Concord during the American Revolution. Take in the idyllic setting of times gone by.
15 minutes here
Visit the historical Hartwell Tavern, located on the Battle Road Trail to see how colonists lived during the 18th century. This historical building stood there the day the British went to Concord - April 19, 1775.
25 minutes here
The Wayside
Drive by the "House of the Three Authors" in Concord. Three famous writers lived here at different points in time: Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Alcott family, and Margaret Sydney. Home to Laurie from Little Women.
Pass by without stopping
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
Drive by the famous Orchard House, where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women. Optional quick stop for a photo opportunity.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
The Old North Bridge
Visit the location of the "shot heard around the world" in Concord. See the grave of the first British casualties of the American Revolution. The place where it all began.
25 minutes here
The Old Manse
See the house Ralph Waldo Emerson grew up. Emerson later gave Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife the right to live at the famous residence as a wedding present.
10 minutes here
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Visit the famous "Author's Ridge" in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery to see the graves of the "famous four" writers who lived in Concord. Hear the stories of friendship and rivalries between Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau.
20 minutes here
Boston Public Market
Free time for lunch at a local artisanal farm-to-table market in Boston. Over 20+ local vendors selling a wide variety of lunch options, including seafood, sandwiches, and sweets. Lunch price not included in the tour.
60 minutes here
USS Constitution
Tour the oldest working wooden ship in the world, put into service in 1797. Learn why the ship got the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the war of 1812.
30 minutes here
Bunker Hill Monument
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".
20 minutes here
Old North Church & Historic Site
Visit the Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's lanterns. Learn the story behind the phrase of "one if by land, two if by sea", while sitting inside Paul Revere's pew.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Paul Revere House
See one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston, where Paul Revere lived for 20 years with his wife and 16 children!
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Boston
Meet at the 4th floor entrance of the North End Parking Garage (Pilgrim Parking). The tour guide will meet you outside of the entrance and will have a sign with your name.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Meet at the 4th floor entrance of the North End Parking Garage (Pilgrim Parking). The tour guide will meet you outside of the entrance and will have a sign with your name.
Options you can book
Cruiseport Pickup
Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
Standard Pickup
Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Boston Hidden Gems
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
- Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Revolutionary History
Excellent in every respect. Guide spoke clearly and loud enough to be heard without difficulty. Very informative and fun.
Response from the operator: We're delighted you enjoyed your Lexington, Concord, and Boston tour with Jenny! Thanks for your review!
via Tripadvisor
A Local's View on the History you learned!
We had a great experience with this private 'driver-guide' service in a company mini-van. Guide Ryan is a Lexington native and that added 'real' to his sharing the history of the area. He was very observant regarding what we were truly interested in and those where it was 'OK to move along'. Lunch was nice break (on our own) with # of choices available. Ryan was professional, very personable, with extensive education background and we had no concerns with his driving! (Couple - early 60s- extensive luxury travel).
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your review! We're glad you had a great time with Ryan!
via Tripadvisor
It was a great way to see...
It was a great way to see a lot in a relatively short time period. Only disappointment was the Old North Church and USS Constitution were not open.
Response from the operator: Thanks for your review! We appreciate the disappointment, but I'm sure you understand we can't control other business' opening hours - sounds like you had a great tour regardless, though, which is wonderful!
via Viator
Wonderful
Our tour guide, Ryan, was very knowledgeable and did a great job. I truly would have loved to actually drive through the town of Concord and be able to see the town itself. Not just about the history.
Response from the operator: Thanks for your review! We're glad Ryan did a great job for your tour! We are a little confused about your comment about Concord, because the tour does drive through downtown. It is a very small downtown, just a street or two, so you may not have realized that that was the extent of it. If there was any other reason that you didn't give us 5 stars, we would love to hear it! Please contact us at info@bostonhiddengems.com
via Viator
Great tour of Boston, Lexington and Concord
Chronological tour which follows the major events leading to the American Revolutionary War. Started the day in Lexington and Concord and then came back into Boston to see sites along The Freedom Trail. Our tour guide Mark was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour very much.
Response from the operator: We are so happy that you had a great tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston with Mark. Thank you so much for your review!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $447 to $1,162
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Boston Hidden Gems, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.0.
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Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Boston.
How much does Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston cost?
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Prices start at $447 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Boston usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Boston is not rushed.
Is Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Boston, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Boston can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Boston and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Boston within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Boston?
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Boston is compact enough that a good walking guide beats any bus. Freedom Trail walks, harbour cruises, Fenway tours and whale-watch runs out to Stellwagen Bank are the core, plus Salem and Cape Cod as day trips. Outty Ranking weights guide storytelling and group size heavily, because on the Freedom Trail the narration is the entire product. On Outty we rank every Boston experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small-Group Boston Walking Tour, Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour, Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
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May to October. Whale watching runs roughly April through October only. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Boston?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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Included: In-vehicle air conditioning; Entrance to Old North Church; Surcharges on fuel; and Parking fees. Not included: Gratuity. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 116 listed pickup locations in and around Boston. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Boston. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Private Tour of Lexington, Concord, and Boston?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Cruiseport Pickup, Standard Pickup. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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