Lexington Battle Green Tour

Overview

Guides in authentic Colonial dress will explain the events that occurred on this sacred ground over 200 years ago, at the very start of the American Revolution.

Learn who Captain Parker was, and what role Buckman Tavern served on that fateful April morning. Discover the everyday people who stood up for what they believed in, and the historic events that shaped the future of the United States.

Tours will begin in front of the Visitors Center, across the street from the Battle Green at 1875 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington.

City: Boston

Sat 31 May

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $15.00

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lexington Green

On the one hour tour, you will explore the many notable sites surrounding this National Historic Landmark. It is considered consecrated ground, both for the blood shed on it and for the Minutemen who are interred here. Some highlights include: The iconic Henry H. Kitson Minuteman Statue The Revolutionary War Monument, a granite obelisk erected in 1799, where the remains of seven militiamen killed in the battle are buried. Captain John Parker monument inscribed with: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” The Old Belfry, which sounded the alarm on April 19, 1775, calling the militia to the common. The Old Burying Ground where Captain John Parker, ministers John Hancock and Jonas Clarke, and an unknown British soldier are buried.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (46)

Dina F

Aug 2022

We took two different tours out of here and were very pleased with the helpful service. If you are trying to get your bearings around Lexington and Concord, this is a great place to stop in.

TryTryAgain123

Aug 2022

The visitors center is located on Lexington Green, site of the shot heard round the world. It's worth a stop for history buffs to see the site. This is also the launch point of the Lexington trolley tour (highly recommend). There are a few displays and a nice gift shop. There's plenty of street parking. The staff was pleasant and helpful.

WustaMAgirl2CA

Aug 2022

Tour guide was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and was great at sharing little details about the event. I felt like I was there that day! He made history come to life. Even my two usually sulky teenage sons enjoyed the tour. The only part I didn’t like is they were mowing the grass right next to us for part of the toile, which made it hard to hear at times. (I wonder if the tour guide could coordinate with the groundskeeper so they do not overlap like that.) But other than that (which was only for a small part of the tour), it was excellent! Visitors center was nice too and the town is so pretty and historic.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for the kind review and feedback about the landscaping! We will be sure to coordinate better with them in the future. We hope to see you again!