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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Guide
Departure Point
1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
The Tour will begin at the Lexington Visitors Center.
Return Details
1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
The Tour will begin at the Lexington Visitors Center.
Lexington Green, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States 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. 60 minutes
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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
B4240ILbeng
03 Oct 2025
could not have been better and our guide was amazing. no better way to learn of the historical events which unfolded here
garytM2879SZ
25 Sep 2025
Very informative and the guide moved at a very relaxed pace so questions from the participants could be taken.
Also the guide held up the start as we were delayed by traffic on rte 2. The total group on the tour was only 5 so the pace of the tour was good and the chances tot raise questions and have them be answered was good.
483ryan
11 Aug 2025
We enjoyed our tour of the Lexington battle site. Our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We got to see the exact spot where the militia stood during the battle. Hearing stories of the individuals that took part in the battle really made the past come alive. Buckman's Tavern is directly in site and we found ourselves in there after the conclusion of our tour. There is a Lexington visitor center on site and has souvenirs, bathrooms, and general information about the park. Any history enthusiast should make the trip at least once to see where it all started!!!
This tour in
Massachusetts
is organized by
Liberty Ride
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