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Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving & Walking Audio Tour

By Stories with Action
6.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the thrilling events behind the “shot heard ‘round the world” with this self-guided driving/walking tour through Lexington and Concord. Follow the path of the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a shootout in the town square to a life-or-death struggle on a narrow bridge. Step back in time and witness the courage and ferocity of the minute men who took on the greatest military power in the world.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

  • North Bridge Visitor Center
    • 174 Liberty Street
    • 01742, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • North Bridge Visitor Center
    • 174 Liberty Street
    • 01742, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

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Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving & Walking Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$22.65 x 1 AdultAU$22.65
Total
Price is AU$22.65

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedGreat value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

North Bridge Visitor Center
  • 10m
Your tour of Lexington and Concord begins at the North Bridge Visitor Centre. From here, you'll follow the course of this historic battle, stopping at key points and hearing in detail how it all played out. It's history brough to life! Note: This 7.5-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lexington and Concord in 2 - 3 Hours.
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Not all the landmarks in Lexington and Concord date back to the Revolutionary War. It has also been home to famous authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose home still stands today.
The Wayside Home of Authors
  • 5m
The Wayside, built-in 1700, has been home to numerous literary giants in the past. At one time it was owned by Louisa May Alcott, who wrote Little Women, and later by Nathaniel Hawthorne, who had the property surveyed by none other than Henry David Thoreau!
Meriam's Corner
  • 10m
This unassuming patch of land was the site of a disastrous turn of events for the British. Multiple American militias had a clear bead on this spot and opened fire as the British passed through, inflicting heavy casualties.
Paul Revere Capture Site
  • 10m
This is the site where Paul Revere was captured during his fateful Midnight Ride. Here, you'll revisit the full storey of Revere's heroism and how his actions helped the Americans emerge victorious in Lexington and Concord.
Lexington Battle Green
  • 5m
Here in the Lexington Common is where the British fired the first shots of the battle. Little did they know they were kicking off a string of events which would lead to an embarrassing defeat here and a protracted war they would eventually lose. The tour concludes here, but there are more optional stops if you want to keep the adventure going.
Authors Ridge
  • 10m
Many famous authors lived in Concord, and several found their final resting place here in Authors Ridge. Thoreau, Alcott family members, Emerson, Nathaniel, and Sophie Hawthorne, and others are buried there.
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This 1650 house is where Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. At Orchard house, you can learn about Louisa May and the rest of her family, who were known for their commitments to abolition, women’s suffrage, and social reform.
Concord Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This museum’s collection explores the area’s revolutionary and literary history. If you want to learn more about the town and see some unique artefacts, be sure to stop by!
Lexington Battle Green
  • 10m
The Battles of Lexington and Concord left 73 British dead and 174 wounded. 49 Americans died and 39 were wounded. But the aftershocks of the battle went far deeper than that. The American victory was all the proof the colonists needed that they could win a war against Britain.
Samuel Hartwell House
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Just ahead on the left is what remains of the home of Ephriam and Elizabeth’s son Samuel. Samuel was a sergeant in the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19 and saw action up to and down the road. His wife Mary is said to have helped bury dead British soldiers.
Josiah Nelson House Site
  • 10m
At the far end of the visitor’s centre car park is a path leading to Battle Road Trail, which runs the length of Minute Man park. It follows what remains of the original Bay Road, which is the route the British took to Concord and back. It passes many historic sites.
US National Park Services-Wayside
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Wayside, built-in 1700, became home to several of these famous figures. The Alcotts bought the house in 1845, naming it Hillside. The experiences of the Alcott sisters in the home were later written into her classic Little Women.
Thoreau Cabin Site
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Just a mile outside of town, off Walden Street, is another site of literary history -- Walden Pond. This is where Thoreau lived for two years beginning in 1845, in a cabin he built, collecting his thoughts for his 1854 classic on self-reliance, Walden, or Life in the Woods.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNorth Bridge Visitor Center
    • 174 Liberty Street
    • 01742, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENorth Bridge Visitor Center
    • 174 Liberty Street
    • 01742, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

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