• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, rated the fifth best university in the world.
• Harvard University - America’s oldest College from 1637.
• Cambridge Common - Follow in the footsteps of William Dawes on his ride through Harvard Square to sound the alarm: “the regulars are about”! See Harvard College, America’s oldest college (1637). The Common is where George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army.
• Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site - Washington’s Headquarters on Brattle Street (Tory Row) is where the general planned out over several months the Siege of Boston.
• Lexington Green - Battle Green is the oldest military burial site in America, where 77 brave Minutemen under command of Captain John Parker were gunned down on the morning of April 19, 1775 that would lead to the American Revolution and birth of a new nation.
• Lexington Visitors Center - Operated by the Town of Lexington, there is a battle diorama depicting the events of that fateful morning of April 19, 1775 when 77 Minutemen faced off against 700 Redcoats, leading to the American Revolution.
• Battle Road Trail - The Battle Road Trail is a five-mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants of the Battle Road, where thousands of Colonial Militia and British Regulars fought a bloody engagement on April 19, 1775. In some areas, the trail leaves the historic road to follow the route of the Minute Men, traversing farming fields, wetlands, and forests.
• Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House - See the homestead of the author of “Little Women”, Louisa May Alcott.
• Ralph Waldo Emerson House - See the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the poet who enshrined our collective memory of Paul Revere and the American Revolution.
• Wright Tavern Center - Home of the secretive shadow government being established to challenge British Rule and temporary field headquarters of the British Red Coats on April 19, 1775.
• The Old North Bridge - The North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, is often referred to as the location of the “shot heard round the world” and the beginning of the American War for Independence. We will see the grave of fallen British soldiers, the Old Manse, and we will visit the National Park Service North Bridge Visitor Center.
• USS Constitution - You’ll complete your historic adventure with an onboard tour of the USS Constitution aka “Old Ironsides”, oldest active warship in the world (1797).

• Climate-controlled comfort in our air-conditioned vehicles

• Lunch
• Gratuities

2025 marks the 250th Anniversary Celebration of America’s founding! Great Boston Tours presents the most thorough exploration of the historic sites in Lexington and Concord, where the American Revolution began on April 19, 1775. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts eager to delve into the early stages of the American Revolution. Led by a local expert in American history, this day tour provides unparalleled information and meticulous attention to detail, unmatched anywhere else in the Boston region. In 2025, in honor of America 250, the National Park Service has undertaken extensive restoration and updates of significant sites, exhibits, and Battle Road. A new addition for 2025 is access to the Concord Museum. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!

With visits to Lexington, Concord, the Concord Museum, and more, participants will witness the pivotal events that forever altered the course of history.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.