Boston American Revolution Historical Walking Tour

Follow the story of the start of the American Revolution, hour by hour! Start in the North End at the Paul Revere Mall and view the steeple of the Old North Church where the lanterns where hung that fateful night in April 1775. Explore the Old North Church and learn about the members that took part in the rebellion.
Head to Charlestown to see where Paul Revere picked up his horse that evening, then head to Lexington to see where the Minutemen and British first encountered. Stop by Buckman Tavern, where the militia waited for the British troops to arrive.

Continue to see where Paul Revere was captured that evening, then to the Old North Bridge, where the first order to fire arms was given. Stop by a few locations of significance in Concord, then head back to Cambridge to see where George Washington first took official command of the Army. End the tour in Charlestown, where the British retreated to that first day, and see Bunker Hill, location of the first full battle of the war.

Meeting Point

Snow Hill Street & Hull Street

Snow Hill St & Hull St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

At the top of the hill, at the intersection of Snow Hill and Hull, there is a small area with a table. After pickups, the guide will meet the group at this table.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 9 hours

Paul Revere Mall

Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

Start the tour at the iconic statue of Paul Revere, with the Old North Church as a backdrop. Learn about colonial life in the North End neighborhood on the eve of the American Revolution.

15 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

193 Salem St, , Boston, 02113-1123, Massachusetts

Tour the oldest church in Boston, home to the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signal!

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hancock-Clarke House

36 Hancock St, , Lexington, 02420-3432, Massachusetts

Follow the actual route of Paul Revere’s famous Midnight Ride out to Lexington! See the actual house where he warned John Hancock and Sam Adams of the approaching British troops!

40 minutes

Lexington Green

Bedford St, Lexington, 02420-4403, Massachusetts

Explore the Lexington Battle Green, location of the first shot of the American Revolution! Learn what happened here on the fateful morning of April 19th, 1775.

25 minutes

Buckman Tavern

1 Bedford St, , Lexington, 02420-4339, Massachusetts

See Buckman Tavern, which served as a gathering spot for colonists while awaiting the arrival of the "Redcoats".

10 minutes

Paul Revere Capture Site

180 N Great Rd, Lincoln, 01773-1601, Massachusetts

Learn the real story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride and see where he was captured by the British.

20 minutes

The Old North Bridge

174 Liberty St, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, 01742-1705, Massachusetts

Stand on the historic North Bridge, site of the "the shot heard 'round the world". Learn the story behind this famous phrase!

20 minutes

Old Hill Burying Ground

Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742, USA

See the town of Concord from the point of view of the British officers! Learn about the hilarious stories of how the Concord residents hid war supplies from being found!

15 minutes

Concord

Concord, Massachusetts

Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in Concord!

1 hour, 15 minutes

Concord Museum

53 Cambridge Turnpike, Lexington Rd, Concord, 01742-3701, Massachusetts

See the real lantern that hung in the Old North Church on the night of April 19th, 1775! View many amazingly preserved real artifacts from the Revolution!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hartwell Tavern

Hartwell Tavern, 35 Virginia Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA

Walk the best preserved stretch of the Battle Road Trail and see the historic Hartwell Tavern. Learn about the bloody retreat of the British from Concord!

20 minutes

Thomas Nelson Jr. House Site

210 N Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA

Visit the spot where the colonists got their revenge for the earlier casualties on Lexington Battle Green. Stand amongst the forrested area to take in the landscape of the battle.

15 minutes

Munroe Tavern

1332 Massachusetts Ave, , Lexington, 02420-3809, Massachusetts

Drive by Munroe Tavern, used by the British as a field hospital and headquarters on April 19th, 1775. George Washington stayed at the tavern on his commemorative tour of Lexington!

10 minutes

Cambridge Common

Garden Street & Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 02138, Massachusetts

See the exact spot where George Washington first assumed command of the Continental Army!

20 minutes

Wadsworth House

1341 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Drive by the house where George Washington lived for 6 months while commanding the newly formed colonial army out of Harvard University!

15 minutes

Bunker Hill Monument

43 Monument Square, Boston National Historical Park, Boston, 02129, Massachusetts

See the Bunker Hill Monument and learn about the first official battle of the American Revolution. Hear the story behind the famous phrase "don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes".

45 minutes