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Concord: Battles of Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Tour

Activity provider: Action Tour Guide
Other experience

Concord: Battles of Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Tour

Activity provider: Action Tour Guide

From US$ 10 per person

Experience the Battles of Lexington and Concord on this self-guided driving tour in Concord.

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Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Embark on an adventure that brings a historic battle to life
  • Get to know the British and American commanders of the battle
  • See where Paul Revere was captured during his famous Midnight Ride
  • Benefit from a flexible, interactive self-guided tour via an app
  • See animated videos to visualize parts of the tour
Full description
Explore the battles of Lexington and Concord on this self-guided driving tour in Concord. Go step by step through the dramatic battle that kicked off the American Revolution. Enjoy the flexibility of a tour via an app that functions as a guide, narrator, and map in one. Begin your journey at North Bridge, where the most pivotal moment of the entire battle took place. Learn the background on what set the stage for this conflict and why the Americans thought the British were already burning Lexington. Then, hear about the first major engagement between British and American forces, including the famous “shot heard ‘round the world.” See how the tide of battle swung against the British and watch their retreat. Next, get to know American Major John Buttrick and enter the center of Concord. Admire the historic surroundings and listen to striking accounts of how things went from bad to worse for the redcoats. Follow the route of action alongside Battle Road and see skirmish after skirmish as the British soldiers make their arduous, bloody trek toward the safety of Boston. Watch the American militiamen force the British into one trap after another in one of the most unlikely upsets in battlefield history. Stop by the site where Paul Revere was captured. Hear the facts about his often misunderstood Midnight Ride. Learn who exactly the Minute Men were and how they were able to fight off the British Empire. Finally, finish where it all began: Lexington. Witness the final, tense sequence of the battle play out, then hear about the earth-shaking aftermath of the dramatic encounter. Throughout the tour, see animated videos to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms. Benefit from a tour developed by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists.
Includes
  • A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
  • An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
  • Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
  • Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
  • Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
  • Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
  • Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
  • Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
  • No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
  • All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
  • Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
  • National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.

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Meeting point

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at North Bridge Visitor Center 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app). Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at North Bridge Visitor Center 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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Important information

What to bring

  • Charged Smartphone
  • Your own vehicle
  • Downloaded app
  • Power bank

Know before you go

  • This tour is a self-guided mobile app tour with a map, audio stories, and images.
  • Access the tour on the Action Tour Guide app (separate from the Get Your Guide app).
  • Use the unique password received after booking to download & preview your specific tours before you arrive.
  • Start at the Starting Point. Follow the tour route. All audio stories play automatically based on your location.
  • Flexible schedule: Use it on any day and at any time, or over multiple days. No need to rebook if your travel plans change.
  • Lifetime access: Use it on your next trip here! This tour never expires.
  • Driving tours: Use one tour per car and connect to the car speakers.
  • Walking tour: Use one tour per couple and share headphones.
  • Get support by calling, chatting, or emailing - all day long.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

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Overall a good and quick orientation. Directions at the beginning were a bit confusing and the narration was somewhat off-sink with the sights. It started before we got to each stop. Road was clear and we were going the speed limit.

August 10, 2022

Product ID: 400473