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

Tue 27 May

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Starting at $15.00

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Tue 27 May

Starting at $15.00

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What's Included

Guide

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)

Bill C

Oct 2021

George, wearing period costume, gave the tour which consisted of a walk around the Lexington Battle Green and the nearby cemetery. George really knew his stuff and delivered the information in a way that made you feel as if you were there. I could actually visualize the British soldiers charging through the smoke with fixed bayonets. Lexington was a key event in America's history and there is no better way to learn about it than on a guided tour like this one. Highly recommended.

luvtravel88

Sep 2021

This 1 1/2 hour tour recreating the Battle of Lexington was very well done. The guide, Dale, wearing period costume, did an excellent job of bringing the battle to life. He was engaging and interesting and we learned a lot from him. There is not a lot to see on the tour. There are a couple of monuments, the green itself and a small cemetery nearby. The interest is in the story. The Visitor's Center itself is small, but well thought out with a room with a diorama of the battle and some history surrounding it. There's a small gift shop attached and of course bathrooms. The people that worked in there were lovely and very helpful. There is an adjacent parking lot that was only 50 cents an hour.

tiffanylauer

Sep 2021

I learned more in this 1 hour tour about the Lexington Battle than I ever did in school! lol! George Quintal is an amazing tour guide who is clearly passionate about history and about sharing his knowledge with others. I would highly recommend George and this tour!!