You've heard of the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the lanterns hung in the steeple of Old North Church, but do you understand the why it was important? Guides give talks regularly to describe the events and significance of that night, but also to explain why the pews were built like boxes and to point out the pirate bounty.... More

Boston is one of America's great cities, and here is yet another example of why: the history just goes on and on, and it is all easy to visit. My wife and I spent a pleasant JuneBoston is one of America's great cities, and here is yet another example of why: the history just goes on and on, and it... More

The church was beautiful! Perfectly maintained. Full of history. Such a fabulous experience. A "must see" in Boston!

Boston is one of America's great cities, and here is yet another example of why: the history just goes on and on, and it is all easy to visit. My wife and I spent a pleasant June day walking miles and miles of the History Trail, and the Old North Church was one of multiple highlights. I love the fact... More

This church is so much a part of the United States history that you feel in awe when your inside. Exactly like it was when Paul Revere was a young boy bell ringer at the church and those two lights were hung from the bell tower. You can't get more American history than this!

Go. Don't ask. Just go. If you love US history, this is a great little side trip! Every hour, a docent gives a speech about the history of the church, its place in American history, and life in the 1700's as a church member. Oh, and it's free!!

A great opportunity to step back into history. This building is so well preserved among the skyscrapers of downtown. The interior is very well-kept. From the back balcony you can almost imagine the reading of the Declaration of Independence. A few steps away there is a marking for where the Boston Massacre occurred. Do. Not. Miss.

a three dollar donation is asked at the door to help with the upkeep of the church. tours are likely to stop in when you visit and you can listen to the five minutes of history lecture. If you are in Boston, you are going to visit the North End and if you are in the North End, you must... More

Visited the North End on Sunday, and when we arrived at the Old North Church, service was in progress. Locals and tourists enjoyed Mass, and participated in a part of history.