This tour visits the beautiful New England towns of Lexington and Concord. Approxiamatley 15 miles northwest of Boston, these towns saw the first shots of the American Revolution on April 19th, 1775. Surrounded my beautiful landscape and farmland, this tour offers a much different experience than the busy and bustling city of Boston. Stops will be made at Harvard University, Lexington and Concord.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Your Hotel
Tour Guide will pick you up at your hotel
Harvard
We will explore the campus of Harvard and see one of the most important universities in the world. Highlights will include the Widener Library, Harvard Yard and the statue of John Harvard. There will also be a chance to purchase Harvard souvenirs.
Lexington
We will visit the beautiful town of Lexington where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. During our time in Lexington we will see the the Clarke/Hancock House, the Buckman Tavern and the Lexington Green.
Concord
The highlight of the tour is the quaint New England town of Concord. It was here that colonists stopped the advance of the British military and forced their retreat. Concord is also famous for it's incredible literary history and was home to Emerson, Alcott and Thoreau. Included in this stop will be the Old North Bridge, the Old Manse, the Orchard House and downtown Concord.
Lunch
We will stop for a great New England meal in Concord.
Walden Pond
This beautiful pond just outside of Concord is an amazing natural setting. Henry David Thoreau lived near the pond while contemplating nature and working on some of his most important writing.
Return to Hotel
The tour will conclude at your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up, Transportation costs and tolls
Lunch, Museum admissions, Tour guide gratuity
This tour is part driving and part walking. Bring comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothes. The tour runs rain or shine.
Please feel free to ask for any kind of arrangement.
I have been a tour guide in Boston for more than 25 years. I have a real passion for the history of the city and love to show people around. I have excellent reviews and a very comfortable demeanor with clients.
“Great day trip from Boston”
Great little getaway from Boston along the beautiful New England coast! Christian is a super knowledgeable and friendly guide. I highly recommend him.
Christian V.
It was great to meet you. Thank you for taking my tour. Come back soon!
$600/ per group