We have to give this tour mixed reviews, for both the logistics and the guide, Coach. The positive: Coach definitely knows a lot about both history and anything Boston. He can answer any question and the route includes a lot of sites (mostly pass-bys, but still a lot to see). We liked the concord bridge as well as the concord museum the most. Our main complaints were 1) the small van seats are not comfortable at all (too upright, not enough legroom) and you can’t really see that much if you’re toward the back. 2) The pick up spot was bad news, it was State Transportation Building and you wait outside on a sidewalk where we had unhoused people harassing us pretty badly including racial slurs and more, and you’re just waiting there alone. 3) The guide, named Coach, is often quite funny, but sometimes kind of mean and bitterly sarcastic. We found it a bit abrasive and too much. We also found his voice to be too monotone and unenthusiastic. We cannot fault the quantity of information or the ability to answer questions, we just didn’t like the vibe and he seemed a bit “over it” a lot of the time. The lunch options were so-so, take some snacks, and maximize your bathroom breaks. You don’t get a ton of time at most of the sites, there’s a lot to see. As a history lover I will go back but with more time and comfort I’d say. Overall we saw a lot and his knowledge is pretty encyclopedic so we give it mixed reviews and hope the noted areas for improvement help others and the company. Thank you.
Lexington & Concord 250th Birthday Tour with Concord Museum Entry
Description
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Historical Tour Event! The 250th Anniversary Celebration of America's Independence Birthday departs from Boston to Lexington and Concord. Great Boston Tours offers America's most comprehensive tour of the events that triggered the American Revolution in 1776. Walk in the footsteps of history. Do a deep dive into the remarkable start of the American Revolution. Operated by a local history expert, this small-group boutique 250th Anniversary day tour offers a level of insight that simply cannot be experienced anywhere else. Welcome to Boston and the American Revolution!
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Itinerary
Located adjacent to the greatest concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical firms in the world, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), is rated the one of the best universities anywhere. See the iconic dome and other amazing buildings on the way to Harvard Square.
America's oldest College from 1637. George Washington used the old dorms to garrison his officers during the Siege of Boston after the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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 under the Great Elm Tree.
Washington's Headquarters on Brattle Street (Tory Row) is where the general planned out over several months the Siege of Boston.
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.
Operated by the Town of Lexington, there is a battle diorama and other displays depicting the events of that fateful morning of April 19, 1775 when 77 Minutemen faced off against 700 Redcoats, leading to the American Revolution. New for 2025: Visit the new adjacent Town of Lexington history museum, open in time for America's 250th Birthday, a 2 year extravaganza.
Completely renovated for 2025, 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. Witness homes and taverns have been renovated, and Battle Road landscaped, in preparation to the 250th Anniversary of America's birthday for the 2025 season.
See the homestead of the author of "Little Women", Louisa May Alcott.
See the home of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the poet who enshrined our collective memory of Paul Revere and the American Revolution.
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.
See the cemetery used by the British to observe the Minutemen!
Step into history, on the bridge where the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" led to the birth of an independent nation.
See the extensive collections from the Colonial Era, the American Revolution, Thoreau's desk, Longfellow, Alcott, Emerson, and the literary society displayed in this remarkable museum (admission is included).
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Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour guide will pick you up in a bus with the Great Boston Tours logo. You MUST pick one of the 4 pickup spots. Please be ready to be picked up at the following times: Stop 1: 8:05 AM (1 Central Wharf) – New England Aquarium Stop 2: 8:25 AM (8 Park Plaza) – State Transportation Building Stop 3: 8:35 AM (138 Saint James Ave) – Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Stop 4: 8:50 AM (39 Dalton Street) – Adjacent to the Sheraton and Hilton
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(126)
Great tour guide with lots of information that we would’ve never known otherwise. We would recommend this tour for anyone that is a history buff.
Thank you for your nice review. There is so much fascinating history around Lexington and Concord and Battle Road! I'll let Coach know you enjoyed the tour.
Fulfilled day trip from Boston. Throughly enjoyed the guild’s talk about historical people and places.
Glad you enjoyed the trip. Thank you for your nice review!
YOU MUST GET COACH FOR YOUR TOUR GUIDE. He was excellent. The whole reason why I am giving this a 5 rating. He did not stop once in his sharing of knowledge and sharing his charming humor with you. He is now my measurement of the best guide I have ever had.
Fantastic! I will let Coach know you had a great tour Thank you
Tour guide was very good keeping us entertained while at the same time providing interesting historical information. However unfortunately they had 14 passengers in a van that should hold a maximum of 10 which made the travel extremely uncomfortable.
This is the first time we've had a complaint about the vehicle that has seating for 14 passengers. When the guide texted me during the tour that you were uncomfortable, I immediately texted you that a full refund would be issued with our apologies. No other passengers noted an issue.
Coach was a great guide. He pointed out many things we would have missed on our own.
I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. I'll let Coach know.
Wonderful small group tour! We learned a lot and our driver, Coach, was great!! We saw a lot of the sites you never hear about plus the ones you do and it puts it all in perspective.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you had a great experience. I'll inform our guide of your compliment.
Great experience. Coach was very knowledgeable and detailed with his explanation of the different parts of the tour. Kept my attention for the entire 8 hours. Appropriate time allotted for stops and museum/site attractions. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your nice review and the time provied for each of the stops. We strive to balance the tour to cover each area of interest in a balanced fashion. I'll let Coach know you enjoyed his presentation.
You will see and learn a lot! We were gone from 8:25 until 4:45. The guide was entertaining and informative.
Super informative. Our guide, Coach, did a great job! Very glad we did this tour.
Thank you for your review. I'll tell Coach you enjoyed the tour.
