Lexington & Concord Private Tour (in your car with our guide)

Ride several miles past stonewalls and farmers’ fields to the more rural town of Concord and visit the Old North Bridge, where the local militia fired the “shot heard ‘round the world” at the British Soldiers in the first real battle of the War. Stand and view the serene Concord River flowing beneath the bridge, and snap a shot of the famous Minuteman statue, the first sculpture of local Daniel Chester French, who later sculpted the Lincoln Memorial.

Especially colorful in fall, the rural landscape is reminiscent of centuries past. Pass by Author’s Row and pause by the 1800’s homes of Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This tour will elicit a memory-jog of your past history courses and a true sense of the beauty of New England.

Duration from starting at Lexington Green, visiting Concord and the North Bridge, to an ending in Lexington is approximately 2.25 hours. Walking along uneven pavement and gravel paths is minimal as most of the scenery is seen driving. A vehicle is necessary for this tour.

A side trip to Concord’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to visit the graves of Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson may be added with an additional 30 minutes. Walking up a short steep slope of approximately 60 feet in length is necessary to view the graves.