Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving & Walking Audio Tour
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 to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
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Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving & Walking Audio Tour
What's included in Battle of Lexington and Concord Driving & Walking Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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: This 7.5-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Lexington and Concord in 2 - 3 Hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Ralph Waldo Emerson House
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.
The Wayside, built-in 1700, has been home to numerous literary giants in the past. At one time it was owned by Louisa May Alcott, who wrote Little Women, and later by Nathaniel Hawthorne, who had the property surveyed by none other than Henry David Thoreau!
Inclusions
- 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!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- 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
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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 Wi-Fi 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 FOR ONE YEAR 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 connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker. CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported yet. Bring headphones for the best experience on your walking tour. Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking! 4. Help & Support: Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq Chat online: actiontourguide.com Call: 1-315-291-0634 Email: [email protected]