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Old North Church & Historic Site

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Old North Church & Historic Site
"Old North Church & Historic Site is open for “pop-up” tourism hours on select weekdays in January and February. Hours are dependent on weather and staffing. Please check our website on the day you’re in town to see if we’re open. We will be open for School Vacation Week, February 17 – 24, from 11am – 5pm."
Address: 193 Salem St , Boston 02113, MA, US
Phone: (617) 523-6676
State: MA
City: Boston
Zip Code: 02113


Opening Hours

Tuesday: 11:00-17:00
Wednesday: 11:00-17:00
Thursday: 11:00-17:00
Friday: 11:00-17:00
Saturday: 11:00-17:00

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Reviews
While I did not tour the inside of the Old North Church, I enjoyed my walk around the perimeter just as much. The steeple of the Old North Church can be seen at quite a distance, framed between two lines of tall trees. A statue of Paul Revere is positioned in the foreground, aligned with the church's steeple. This is the famous steeple that Robert Newman and vestryman Capt. John Pulling, Jr. climbed to signal Paul Revere's message that the "British were coming" by sea. If you're visiting Boston, this spot is one of many you will encounter walking the Freedom Trail. It is well worth your time.
Situated in the North End of Boston, this is a wonderfully historic church which is well worth a visit! Most famous for its links to Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride, it also has a really interesting history and crypt too. I think more signs have gone up within the church which I found really interesting, there's a lot more context about the parishioners. Definitely have a good look inside and don't miss the window at the front of the church with the lantern hanging up, there's a great story to it! There is an admission charge to enter and there are also tour options too. There's a little outdoor booth by the entrance to buy tickets but if there's no one there, you can buy in the gift shop. Winter is not too bad, but I would say in the summer months- crypt tours especially do sell out so it's worth pre booking online if you're on a tight schedule! There has been a shakeup of the tours I'm sure I remember doing combined crypt/bell tower tours! but now they are separated out and are $10 each including general admission to the main church area. The crypt has recently reopened after renovation and I will say, the tour I took today was the best crypt tour I've done at the Old North. The guide was brilliant and there were lots of snippets of information about what had been found during the renovation too. If you are interested in the New England burial grounds and the traditional grave motifs, Copps Hill is close by too!
The new audio guide is really good! It’s clear the church put lots of time and effort into researching and creating it. They let us store our luggage as well so we could easily enjoy our time there. Very helpful staff!Visited onPublic holidayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$6–10
Like many other Boston attractions, this church has an imposing story to tell. Admission is not free. Its white interior is beautiful, and its outdoor garden a wonder to pause and reflect on the different roles of each actor in the history of this city and country.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$1–5
We had a great experience here, we just paid for the basic audio tour and loved it. It’s about 40 mins of total listening, and nice to walk around. We booked our tickets in advance and they were good for anytime that day.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$6–10
Just seeing the outside is probably enough. We paid $5 each to go through the church, and I felt like the church that is still using it was milking it. If you want to go beyond the floor level of the church, you have to pay more for each additional area you want to see. The church still has the original pew boxes, which people paid to rent back in the 1700's, which was shocking. Some of the pew boxes have info about the people that paid for them.
Come for the history, stay for the elegant architecture and serene atmosphere. This is where the famous lanterns were hung during Paul Revere's midnight ride, though it now commemorates the friendship between the United States and England. The Queen of England even visited here, and there are photos commemorating her. An air of solace hangs about this building, and it is a noble, elegantly unpretentious structure. There is more information than you could ever want to know, and it is readily available. There is a fee to go in, but it is only $5, a small price to pay in my view. Be sure to see the view of the church from the park, especially on a clear day. Looking past the Paul Revere statue, gleaming in the sunlight, to the celestial white spire of the church is an experienced both historically resonant and lyrically poetic.
Little bits of information scattered around the building while you tour allow you to soak in as much history as you want. It is nice that you can sit in the seat boxes to experience what that was like.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
If you want to know more about American history, especially the events leading up to the "shot heard 'round the world," then you should absolutely visit the Old North Church! The staff is both informative and friendly. An interesting place to visit for both adults and kids!Visited onWeekend
Interesting from a historical stand point. The crypt tour was closed down today which was what we came for mostly. This place would be difficult to appreciate with a stroller or wheelchair.Visited onWeekday
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