Admission & Pricing
Plan Your Perfect Visit
Old North Church & Historic Site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 5pm and on Sunday from 12:30 – 5pm. Tickets are available online and at the ticket booth.
We’re offering the following tour options:
- $10 Crypt Combo Package: includes a self-guided tour of the crypt where 1,100 people were laid to rest, our immersive audio guide, and general admission. ONLY $9 when you book online.
- $10 Cheeky Cherub Tour: includes a guided tour of the sanctuary’s balcony where you can see colonial-era paintings of angels being uncovered as part of our historic paint restoration project. Also includes general admission to the church’s sanctuary and award-winning history exhibit.
- $10 Bell Chamber Package: includes a guided tour of the bell ringing chamber where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager and general admission to the sanctuary.
- $8 Audio Guide Package: includes our immersive audio guide featuring new research and general admission. ONLY $7 when you book online.
- $5 General Admission: includes our award-winning history exhibit, a self-guided tour of the sanctuary, a fun family scavenger hunt, and the chance to chat with our knowledgeable Educators.
- FREE Colonial Printing Demos: visit the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, an 18th-century style print shop that recreates historic documents from the American Revolution. Edes & Gill is located in the historic brick building behind Old North Church, along with our popular artisanal gift shop, Heritage Goods + Gifts.
If you are interested in booking a field trip or private group visit, please contact our Visitor Experience Manager, Julius James, at jhobert@oldnorth.com or 781-352-2069. Learn more about our field trip options.
November and December Hours: Old North Church will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 5pm and on Sunday from 12:30 – 5pm. Closed November 27, November 28, and December 25. The church will close early on December 24 and December 31.
Through the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, we offer free general admission for EBT and/or WIC cardholders and up to two members of their family. To redeem, please show your EBT or WIC card at our ticket booth or gift shop.
See our accessibility information and our policies and guidelines for visitors.
Historic Paint Restoration: Uncovering Hidden Angels
A paint restoration project is currently underway at Old North to remove layers of white overpaint and reveal some of the church’s colonial-era artwork! Expert craftspeople are uncovering 16 angels in the balcony arches that were painted in the late 1720s and 1730s by congregation member John Gibbs. Visitors to Old North in November and December will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the conservation team in action and see long-hidden history being revealed.
Cheeky Cherub Tour: For the best views of the paint restoration project, we suggest taking our Cheeky Cherub Tour! One of our knowledgeable Educators will take you up to the sanctuary’s balcony, where you can see the beautiful 18th century cherubs in all their splendor. You’ll learn about the sanctuary’s evolving decor over the centuries, how this artwork is tied to the church’s religious identity, and what tools and techniques the conservation team is using to uncover those cheeky cherubs.
When: Tours only run a few times a day, so check our calendar and reserve your spot before they’re gone!
Tickets: The Cheeky Cherub Tour is $10 and includes general admission to the church’s sanctuary and award-winning history exhibit. Tickets are available online.
Note: Participants should be comfortable climbing stairs.
Crypt Combo Package
Our historic crypt is now open to the public after a 9-month restoration project!
Did you know that over 1,100 bodies lie underneath the sanctuary of Old North Church? Explore Old North’s crypt on a self-guided tour. You’ll find out about the burial practices of early congregants, get introduced to some of the notable crypt “occupants” who have rested in this unique space for hundreds of years, and learn about discoveries from recent archeological work.
When: The Crypt Combo is available during our normal operating hours. Check our online schedule to plan your visit.
Tickets: The Crypt Combo is ONLY $9 per person when you book online or $10 at the ticket booth. It includes a self-guided tour of the crypt, general admission to the church’s sanctuary and new exhibit, and an immersive audio guide with 300 years of the church’s secrets and stories. Children 5 and under are free.
Content: Historical topics discussed include death, burials, and human remains.
Note: Participants should be comfortable in a basement setting and navigating tight spaces. The crypt has low lighting, uneven surfaces, and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Prince’s Pew Pursuit: A Family Scavenger Hunt
In this fun activity designed especially for families, visitors explore Old North through a scavenger hunt narrated by Prince, the friendly North End cat who used to frequent the church. By finding clues and answering questions, participants will see highlights of the sanctuary and learn about Old North’s unique history.
Audience: Children ages 4-10 and their families
Cost: This activity is included with general admission! To participate, simply request a copy of Prince’s Pew Pursuit when you enter the church.
Immersive Audio Tour
Discover Old North’s secrets and stories with our brand-new audio tour! Available in English or Spanish, the tour weaves together the story of Paul Revere’s famous lantern signal with recent research into the lives of Old North’s free and enslaved Indigenous and Black congregants.
Listen to a sneak preview of the audio tour online:
Audience: The audio tour is recommended for ages 12 and up. Younger children may also find it enjoyable with explanations from a parent.
Cost: The audio tour includes general admission and is ONLY $7 when you book online or $8 at the ticket booth.
Bell Chamber Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the church’s bell tower! Visitors will explore the bell ringing chamber: a unqiue behind-the-scenes area that isn’t typically open to guests. Along the way, you’ll learn about Old North’s famous bells, notable bell ringers (including Paul Revere), and the art of change ringing. Visitors will also hear the story of the church’s three steeples and consider the paradox that the steeple represents.
When: Check our online schedule for the latest information.
Length: 25 minutes
Tickets: $10 per person (includes general admission to the sanctuary). Children 5 and under are free.
Group Size: 1 – 20 people. Tours fill up fast!
Note: Please note that the tour requires climbing two sets of steep stairs.
Free Colonial Printing Demonstrations
The Printing Office of Edes & Gill is a reproduction 18th century colonial print shop located inside the Clough House, a historic brick building on Old North’s campus. The shop interprets the connections between newspapers, the printing business, the American Revolution, active citizenship, and the juxtaposition of liberty and enslavement in the colonial era.
Watch as our printers demonstrate the colonial printing process, reproducing historic documents of the Revolution utilizing 18th century printing methods and materials, hand setting the type one letter at a time. Visitors feel like they are transported back in time as discussion about colonial printing encourages them to consider the role of the media then and today.
Admission is free and printing demonstrations typically happen throughout the day. The Printing Office of Edes & Gill is located at 21 Unity Street, Boston, MA.
Joint Ticket: Old North, Old State, & Old South
Experience three historic Boston sites with one ticket! Revolutionary Spaces and Old North Illuminated are now offering a joint ticket to Old South Meeting House, Old State House, and Old North Church — a $5 discount off regular full-price admission. This joint ticket includes any programs, exhibits, and gallery talks that are complementary with admission at Old South Meeting House and Old State House, as well as audio guides at Old North Church (a $3 value).
At this time, joint tickets can only be purchased at the Boston Common Visitor Center, located at 139 Tremont Street in Boston. For more information, call 617-536-4100.
The following tickets are available:
- Adult – $18 (a $23 value)
- Senior (62+) – $16 (a $21 value)
- Student (13-18 or college ID) – $16 (a $21 value)
- Child (6-12) – $11 (a $16 value)
Sites can be visited in any order on any date and time of your choosing. Joint tickets do not expire and do not need to be redeemed in one day. Please visit revolutionaryspaces.org and oldnorth.com for up-to-date operating hours and site closures.
Planning a Freedom Trail Day?
For the most up-to-date information about exploring the Freedom Trail’s official historic sites, please visit the Experience the Freedom Trail Now webpage.
