With two lanterns shining from its steeple on April 18, 1775, Old North Church lit the way for the American Revolution.
Visit Us
$10 adults; $5 youth (5 & under free)
Self-guided tour
Discovery Pass
The Discovery Pass includes a self-guided tour of Old North Church’s beautiful sanctuary and crypt, an immersive audio guide, and a fun family scavenger hunt.
$10 adults; $5 youth (5 & under free)
Self-guided tour
Discovery Pass
- A self-guided tour of Old North Church’s beautiful sanctuary
- Our award-winning history exhibit
- An immersive audio guide for adults and a special audio adventure for kids
- A fun family scavenger hunt
- A self-guided tour of the crypt where 1,100 people were laid to rest
$15 adults; $10 youth (5 & under free)
Guided tour
Discovery Pass + Bell Chamber Tour
Includes a guided tour of the bell ringing chamber where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager, and everything in the Discovery Pass.
$15 adults; $10 youth (5 & under free)
Guided tour
Discovery Pass + Bell Chamber Tour
- Includes everything in the Discovery Pass
- Enjoy a 25-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the bell chamber
- See where Paul Revere rang bells
- Learn about “change ringing” and the steeple
- Group sizes range from 1–20 people
- Tour requires climbing two sets of steep stairs
$10 adults; $5 youth (5 & under free)
Special Event
July 4th Pass
Join us on Independence Day for a special celebration of America’s 250th birthday! Tour the church, hear live readings of the Declaration of Independence, and enjoy period music from the musical duo Tripp and Toddy.
$10 adults; $5 youth (5 & under free)
Special Event
July 4th Pass
- A self-guided tour of Old North Church’s beautiful sanctuary
- Our award-winning history exhibit
- Dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary
- Live period music and a “duel to the death” performed by the musical duo Tripp and Toddy
- A fun family scavenger hunt
Worship service
Worship on Sunday
Join us for Sunday services at 11am. For over 300 years, we have drawn people from every background and denomination. Whether you are visiting Boston briefly or seeking a permanent spiritual home, know we are delighted to welcome you to Old North Church.
Worship service
Sunday Services
Our Sunday services follow the liturgies in the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer, supplemented by a rich array of resources from across our Anglican tradition, especially the Church of England and the Anglican Church of Canada, as well as our Lutheran full communion partners.
Most Sundays we celebrate the Holy Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or the Mass. Choral Matins (traditional Anglican Morning Prayer) is offered several times a year. Lessons & Carols are held in Advent and Epiphany.
Worship service
Choral Evensong
Traditional Anglican Evensong will be offered by the Old North Choir & Clergy on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, July 3 at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to share in this beloved liturgy of music, scripture, and prayer at the close of the day.
Worship service
Choral Evensong
Evensong is one of the treasures of the Anglican liturgical tradition, dating to the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. It is cherished by cathedrals and small parish churches alike at the close of the day.
Choral Evensong at Old North features music by the church’s professional and volunteer choir and prayers offered by the vicar and clergy.
Explore Our Place in American History
Learn about our people, our historic spaces, and our iconic steeple
Meet the People in the Pews
Over the course of more than 300 years, many fascinating people have come through the doors of Old North Church and sat in its unique box pews. Read about some of them in our continuing series, The People in the Pews.
Our Historic Spaces
From its beautiful sanctuary, where congregants have worshipped for more than three centuries, to its subterranean crypt, where 1,100 people were buried, Old North Church and its campus are home to many unique and historic spaces.
Our Iconic Steeple
Two lanterns shining from Old North’s steeple helped spark a revolution. Below the steeple, the bell chamber is home to the oldest set of change ringing bells in North America.