Lexington and Concord: Revolutionary War Audio Tour
3.8
37 Ratings
Concord
Experience the thrilling events of the Revolutionary War with a self-guided audio tour of Lexington and Concord. Follow the path of the first battle and witness the courage of the minute men.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • North Bridge Visitor Center - 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!
What's Included
  • Stories play automatically by GPS, hands-free assistance available
  • Complete itinerary with travel tips, professional narration, videos, text, and hidden gems
  • No need for cell signal or wifi with offline GPS Map & route
  • Private tour experience in your own or a rental car
  • Access via Tour Guide App—download link and password provided
  • Flexible schedule, valid any day with no expiration
  • Cost-effective: one purchase per car, more savings than a bus tour
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Experience the electrifying events that led to the ‘shot that reverberated around the globe’ on this self-led driving/walking tour of Lexington and Concord. Traverse the path of the inaugural battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a showdown in the town center to a crucial combat on a slender bridge. Travel back in time to observe the bravery and intensity of the minute men who faced the world’s most formidable military force.

Please note, the purchase covers one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone in the car can enjoy together!

Here’s the process: We’ll send you a unique password and an app within half an hour. Simply download the app on your phone and use the provided password. Then, download the tour within the app. Upon arrival, begin your tour at the Visitor Center. For optimal experience, adhere to the prescribed tour path and speed limit.

There’s no expiry — the tour is accessible as soon as you reserve it and will remain available indefinitely!

Please remember, this isn’t a ticket for entrance. Ensure to check the opening times before your tour.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
North Bridge Visitor Center
Liberty Street
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.8
(37 Ratings)
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H516dckaties
Dec 7, 2023
Excellent Way to Learn About The Battle - We enjoyed this driving & walking audio tour - very cool how it used your location to sync the right bit of the story! We explored and saw a lot of notable spots in Concord, which we found very charming. Great purchase!
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Erin_p
Nov 27, 2023
Fun adventure - Did this tour with my two teenage girls and we had a great time. Fun adventure for a girls weekend. With the visitor center at the North Bridge closed, it was nice to have some narrative.
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Debbiee579
Nov 15, 2023
Excellent journey through American history! - What a fantastic way to see and hear the history of Lexington and Concord! My husband and I absolutely loved it! It was like being on a treasure hunt looking for places to find. What an ingenious way to travel about at our leisure and see the historic sites! We highly recommend Stories with Action!
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Debbiee579
Nov 1, 2023
Excellent app! - Excellent! We loved using this app for our trip. It was so informative! Great to travel along and listen to. Definitely recommend!
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Mpete7781
Nov 26, 2023
Worth the Money - The history was accurate and other than getting lost once it was a fun drive. The narration started automatically when we reached the points of interest. We did not expect this degree of automation and were pleasantly surprised. We did not have to keep our speed constant and could stop whenever we wanted without worrying about missing something.
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Hlennartz
Oct 24, 2023
Great option for a quick tour! - We decided to head to Concord and Lexington at the last minute, so we had not quite a full day there, and no time to book a tour with a group. This was a great alternative! We were able to learn a bit about the route from North Bridge to Lexington, and were able to get some hiking in as well. I loved the flexibility this offered - we took the day at our own pace, walked the trails as far as we wanted to walk, and we were able to grab lunch in the middle of it. I would have liked to hear more about the people involved and the homes we saw, but overall this was a great way to spend our short day in the area.
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Czoebidd
Oct 8, 2023
A Good Rainy Day Car Tour - We had hoped to get out of the car more, but it was a rainy day. So, in many ways, this tour was perfect for the day we had planned to drive from Concord to Lexington. As indicated, we started at the Old North Bridge and did go into the Visitor's Center and walked out to the bridge. A National Park Ranger was there to give us the history of the battle that started the Revolutionary War. After the museum, we got back in the car and used this audio tour to interpret what we were seeing. We pulled off the road as often as indicated, but due to the weather, did not get out to take the walks suggested. We got out to visit the Lexington Visitors Center and Buckman Tavern, both highly recommended! Suggestion: The next update of the audio tour could have auxiliary recordings to use in case of bad weather.
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Parrisha2015
Nov 17, 2023
Informative - Excellent information provided but the GPS directions were spotty at best. Missed a few turns and seemed to wonder if we were heading in the right direction. Still got a lot out of the information provided but to be a great experience the navigation function needs to be improved.
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Steve
Apr 2, 2024
Lexington & Concord Self-Guided Tour - Spotty internet access in the Concord location rendered the GPS element of the app practically useless. Disappointing, but we made our own way.
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Joyce_v
Oct 15, 2023
Didn’t work for me ... - I paid for this, downloaded the app, got myself to the center of Concord, attempted to open the tour, and after multiple tries, gave up. I'll be requesting a refund next. If I can get a response.
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