Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour
Stories with Action
4.0
Sophia_L
108 days ago
We enjoyed this informative tour exit we took at our own pace. We had the time to explore the additional options. We liked that we could drive and listen to all the historic facts and we could stop the visit the sites. Because of the visitor centres are under federal management, they were closed so we couldn’t park there or visit them. I wish there was a way for us to get notified on this when we booked the tour. Despite this we all enjoyed the tour and will stay memorable for both us and the kids.
Discover the thrilling events behind the “shot heard ‘round the world” with this self-guided driving/walking tour through Lexington and Concord. Follow the path of the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a shootout in the town square to a life-or-death struggle on a narrow bridge. Step back in time and witness the courage and ferocity of the minute men who took on the greatest military power in the world. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- Begin from North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: North Bridge Visitor Center
174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA 01742
Your tour of Lexington and Concord begins at the North Bridge Visitor Center. From here, you'll follow the course of this historic battle, stopping at key points and hearing in detail how it all played out. It's history brough to life! Note: The tour is over 8 miles long, with more than 29 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ralph Waldo Emerson House
28 Cambridge Turnpike, , Concord, Massachusetts
Not all the landmarks in Lexington and Concord date back to the Revolutionary War. It has also been home to famous authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose home still stands today.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Meriam's Corner
Concord, MA 01742
This unassuming patch of land was the site of a disastrous turn of events for the British. Multiple American militias had a clear bead on this spot and opened fire as the British passed through, inflicting heavy casualties.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Wayside Home of Authors
455 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
The Wayside, built-in 1700, became home to several of these famous figures. The Alcotts bought the house in 1845, naming it Hillside. The experiences of the Alcott sisters in the home were later written into her classic Little Women.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
399 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts
This 1650 house is where Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. At Orchard house, you can learn about Louisa May and the rest of her family, who were known for their commitments to abolition, women’s suffrage, and social reform.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Authors Ridge
Concord, MA 01742
Many famous authors lived in Concord, and several found their final resting place here in Authors Ridge. Thoreau, Alcott family members, Emerson, Nathaniel, and Sophie Hawthorne, and others are buried there.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lexington Battle Green
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Here in the Lexington Common is where the British fired the first shots of the battle. Little did they know they were kicking off a string of events which would lead to an embarrassing defeat here and a protracted war they would eventually lose. The tour concludes here, but there are more optional stops if you want to keep the adventure going.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Concord Museum
53 Cambridge Turnpike, Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts
This museum’s collection explores the area’s revolutionary and literary history. If you want to learn more about the town and see some unique artifacts, be sure to stop by!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lexington Battle Green
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
The Battles of Lexington and Concord left 73 British dead and 174 wounded. 49 Americans died and 39 were wounded. But the aftershocks of the battle went far deeper than that. The American victory was all the proof the colonists needed that they could win a war against Britain.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Samuel Hartwell House
136 North Great Road, Concord, MA 01742
Just ahead on the left is what remains of the home of Ephriam and Elizabeth’s son Samuel. Samuel was a sergeant in the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19 and saw action up to and down the road. His wife Mary is said to have helped bury dead British soldiers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paul Revere Capture Site
180 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
This is the site where Paul Revere was captured during his fateful Midnight Ride. Here, you'll revisit the full story of Revere's heroism and how his actions helped the Americans emerge victorious in Lexington and Concord.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Josiah Nelson House Site
Lincoln, MA 01773
At the far end of the visitor’s center parking lot is a path leading to Battle Road Trail, which runs the length of Minute Man park. It follows what remains of the original Bay Road, which is the route the British took to Concord and back. It passes many historic sites.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Thoreau Cabin Site
Pond Path, Concord, MA 01742
Just a mile outside of town, off Walden Street, is another site of literary history -- Walden Pond. This is where Thoreau lived for two years beginning in 1845, in a cabin he built, collecting his thoughts for his 1854 classic on self-reliance, Walden, or Life in the Woods.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Redemption Instructions
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
• Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app
• Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for "Action Tour Guide"
• Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password
• Download the Tour NOW while you have WiFi or cell service
• Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet
• Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem
2. Download The Tour NOW:
• Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.
• Don't wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOREVER from purchase.
• Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
3. Audio Tour Tips:
• This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.
• Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.
• Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
• For the best audio experience, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX, or listen through your phone's speaker.
• CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet.
• Bring headphones for the best experience on your walking tour.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
4. Help & Support:
• Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq
• Chat online: actiontourguide.com
• Call: 1-508-213-9111
• Email: support@actiontourguide.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Stories with Action in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Discover the thrilling events behind the “shot heard ‘round the world” with this self-guided driving/walking tour through Lexington and Concord. Follow the path of the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a shootout in the town square to a life-or-death struggle on a narrow bridge. Step back in time and witness the courage and ferocity of the minute men who took on the greatest military power in the world. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- Begin from North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: North Bridge Visitor Center
174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA 01742
Your tour of Lexington and Concord begins at the North Bridge Visitor Center. From here, you'll follow the course of this historic battle, stopping at key points and hearing in detail how it all played out. It's history brough to life! Note: The tour is over 8 miles long, with more than 29 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ralph Waldo Emerson House
28 Cambridge Turnpike, , Concord, Massachusetts
Not all the landmarks in Lexington and Concord date back to the Revolutionary War. It has also been home to famous authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose home still stands today.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Meriam's Corner
Concord, MA 01742
This unassuming patch of land was the site of a disastrous turn of events for the British. Multiple American militias had a clear bead on this spot and opened fire as the British passed through, inflicting heavy casualties.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Wayside Home of Authors
455 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
The Wayside, built-in 1700, became home to several of these famous figures. The Alcotts bought the house in 1845, naming it Hillside. The experiences of the Alcott sisters in the home were later written into her classic Little Women.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
399 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts
This 1650 house is where Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. At Orchard house, you can learn about Louisa May and the rest of her family, who were known for their commitments to abolition, women’s suffrage, and social reform.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Authors Ridge
Concord, MA 01742
Many famous authors lived in Concord, and several found their final resting place here in Authors Ridge. Thoreau, Alcott family members, Emerson, Nathaniel, and Sophie Hawthorne, and others are buried there.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lexington Battle Green
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Here in the Lexington Common is where the British fired the first shots of the battle. Little did they know they were kicking off a string of events which would lead to an embarrassing defeat here and a protracted war they would eventually lose. The tour concludes here, but there are more optional stops if you want to keep the adventure going.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Concord Museum
53 Cambridge Turnpike, Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts
This museum’s collection explores the area’s revolutionary and literary history. If you want to learn more about the town and see some unique artifacts, be sure to stop by!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lexington Battle Green
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
The Battles of Lexington and Concord left 73 British dead and 174 wounded. 49 Americans died and 39 were wounded. But the aftershocks of the battle went far deeper than that. The American victory was all the proof the colonists needed that they could win a war against Britain.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Samuel Hartwell House
136 North Great Road, Concord, MA 01742
Just ahead on the left is what remains of the home of Ephriam and Elizabeth’s son Samuel. Samuel was a sergeant in the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19 and saw action up to and down the road. His wife Mary is said to have helped bury dead British soldiers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Paul Revere Capture Site
180 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
This is the site where Paul Revere was captured during his fateful Midnight Ride. Here, you'll revisit the full story of Revere's heroism and how his actions helped the Americans emerge victorious in Lexington and Concord.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Josiah Nelson House Site
Lincoln, MA 01773
At the far end of the visitor’s center parking lot is a path leading to Battle Road Trail, which runs the length of Minute Man park. It follows what remains of the original Bay Road, which is the route the British took to Concord and back. It passes many historic sites.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Thoreau Cabin Site
Pond Path, Concord, MA 01742
Just a mile outside of town, off Walden Street, is another site of literary history -- Walden Pond. This is where Thoreau lived for two years beginning in 1845, in a cabin he built, collecting his thoughts for his 1854 classic on self-reliance, Walden, or Life in the Woods.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Redemption Instructions
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
• Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app
• Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for "Action Tour Guide"
• Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password
• Download the Tour NOW while you have WiFi or cell service
• Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet
• Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem
2. Download The Tour NOW:
• Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.
• Don't wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOREVER from purchase.
• Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
3. Audio Tour Tips:
• This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.
• Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.
• Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
• For the best audio experience, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX, or listen through your phone's speaker.
• CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet.
• Bring headphones for the best experience on your walking tour.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
4. Help & Support:
• Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq
• Chat online: actiontourguide.com
• Call: 1-508-213-9111
• Email: support@actiontourguide.com
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Stories with Action in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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143rogers
Loved the explanations during the tour. Also like the ability to listen areas where we were unable to walk to locations.
Eric_B
A great concept & a good tour. My only real complaint is I would’ve preferred the map was full screen to make navigation a little easier.
Sophia_L
We enjoyed this informative tour exit we took at our own pace. We had the time to explore the additional options. We liked that we could drive and listen to all the historic facts and we could stop the visit the sites. Because of the visitor centres are under federal management, they were closed so we couldn’t park there or visit them. I wish there was a way for us to get notified on this when we booked the tour. Despite this we all enjoyed the tour and will stay memorable for both us and the kids.
Suzie_G
Had a couple of hours before our flight out of Boston. Enjoyed learning more about American history without the stress of a time commitment
somanybooks523
Everything about Concord is charming. We saw the homes of Louisa May Alcott and Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Minuteman statue at North Bridge, and the vibrant downtown. But the highlight was the Concord Museum with it's map showing the full battle and troop movements of both sides along with a minute by minute timeline. The rest of the museum held so much information on the Revolutionary War, the men and women of Concord who were active in the Rebellion, and the detailed glimpses of life in those times. The museum has been voted "The Best Small Town Museum in the US" by USA Tody. We agreed whole heartedly.