• North Bridge Visitor Center - Begin your exploration of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge Visitor Center. Follow the path of this historic battle, pausing at significant locations to hear detailed accounts of the events. It’s history brought to life!

Note: This 7.5-mile tour highlights the key aspects of Lexington and Concord in 2 - 3 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Ralph Waldo Emerson House - Not all landmarks in Lexington and Concord are from the Revolutionary War era. The area was also home to renowned authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose residence still stands.
• The Wayside Home of Authors - Built in 1700, The Wayside has housed many literary greats. It was once owned by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, and later by Nathaniel Hawthorne, who had the property surveyed by Henry David Thoreau!
• Meriam’s Corner - This seemingly ordinary piece of land was the site of a significant setback for the British. Several American militias had a clear view of this location and opened fire as the British passed, causing heavy casualties.
• The Wayside Home of Authors - Built in 1700, The Wayside became home to several famous figures. The Alcotts purchased the house in 1845, naming it Hillside. The experiences of the Alcott sisters in the home were later immortalized in Little Women.
• Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House - This 1650 house is where Alcott penned Little Women in 1868. At Orchard House, discover more about Louisa May and her family, known for their dedication to abolition, women’s suffrage, and social reform.
• Authors Ridge - Many celebrated authors lived in Concord, and several are buried at Authors Ridge. Thoreau, members of the Alcott family, Emerson, Nathaniel, and Sophie Hawthorne, among others, rest here.
• Lexington Battle Green - In the Lexington Common, the British fired the first shots of the battle, unknowingly setting off a series of events leading to their defeat and a prolonged war they would eventually lose. The tour ends here, but additional stops are available for those wishing to continue the adventure.
• Concord Museum - This museum’s collection delves into the area’s revolutionary and literary history. To learn more about the town and view unique artifacts, make sure to visit!
• Lexington Battle Green - The Battles of Lexington and Concord resulted in 73 British deaths and 174 wounded. 49 Americans died and 39 were wounded. However, the battle’s impact was far-reaching. The American victory proved to the colonists that they could win a war against Britain.
• Samuel Hartwell House - Ahead on the left are the remains of the home of Ephriam and Elizabeth’s son Samuel. Samuel, a sergeant in the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19, participated in the action along the road. His wife Mary reportedly helped bury deceased British soldiers.
• Paul Revere Capture Site - This is where Paul Revere was captured during his legendary Midnight Ride. Here, revisit the full story of Revere’s bravery and how his actions contributed to the American victory in Lexington and Concord.
• Josiah Nelson House Site - At the far end of the visitor center parking lot, a path leads to Battle Road Trail, which runs the length of Minute Man Park. It follows the remnants of the original Bay Road, the route the British took to Concord and back, passing many historic sites.
• Thoreau Cabin Site - Just a mile outside of town, off Walden Street, is another site of literary history – Walden Pond. Here, Thoreau lived for two years starting in 1845, in a cabin he built, gathering his thoughts for his 1854 classic on self-reliance, Walden, or Life in the Woods.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Explore the exciting events surrounding the “shot heard ‘round the world” with this self-guided driving and walking tour through Lexington and Concord. Trace the route of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a skirmish in the town square to a dramatic confrontation on a narrow bridge. Travel back in time and experience the bravery and determination of the minute men who faced the world’s most formidable military force.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.

Buy once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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