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The Paul Revere House
19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, United States
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Pe
Review №1

Boston has such great history and the Paul Revere House is part of that history. It is on the North End and the house is unique. It is wood and not very large located around other buildings. You may miss it if you are not paying attention. Nonetheless it is worth the visit and the sense of history that will come back when you seek t.

L.
Review №2

You are able to briefly tour four rooms of the house. While inside, there are two historians (one for each level of the home) to give a presentation on the history of the home and its inhabitants. There is not a lot of information shared about the space. I felt like those on the tour had to dig for information or inquire about things in the rooms. Little attention/information was given by the historians to the kitchen and bedroom spaces. Left us wanting. The presenters seemed quite knowledgeable when visitors requested more info. No photography allowed in the home.

Ch
Review №3

So glad we did this. The tour guides were great you have one at the start and 2 inside the house. It’s fascinating to see the structure and how they lived. We really enjoyed this during the freedom walk. It’s a must do!

St
Review №4

This place was really neat and we are glad we stopped by. The staff was very informative and were able to answer all of our questions. It was worth the stop.

Pa
Review №5

This is a great stop on the Freedom Trail. The cost was acceptable, and the rooms and storytelling were interesting. No pictures were allowed inside, but the outside and the visitors center allowed photos. I recommend this as an important site for American history. Not to mention, I never knew how much Paul Revere had done after his ride. Very interesting man.

Sa
Review №6

If youre into revolutionary history then this is an obvious stop! Things to know that I wish I knew ahead of time::-Entry is $5, but a card charge minimum is $10.-Gift shop is closed, but they have a small (like maybe 10 items?) Available. Again, card charge is a minimum of $10-The tour is fast and furious with most questions being answered with check out the website!. I was in and out in 15 minutes.-Good mix of older docents who clearly love it there and a mix of college students

Ge
Review №7

Such a fun and historic place to visit! Its only $5 to get in. I really enjoyed the tour and the tour guides know there history.

Be
Review №8

Learned so much more than I knew about Paul Revere and his family. They did not allow photos. It was inexpensive and fairly quick to enjoy the tour.

Ph
Review №9

Cool place with a great staff able to answer all your questions. Only $5 and your pretty much get an escorted tour. Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №10

Nice stop along the freedom trail. The home is in very good shape and the staff was knowledgeable about all of the historical details. Believe it was $4-$5 to get in and is self guided. There was a lot of historical information and artifacts throughout and there is a nice courtyard to hang out in after. Also bathrooms were nice and clean!

Pa
Review №11

Absolutely by far the best tour on the Freedom Trail for your moneys worth. You get to go into the real Paul Revere house and the staff there actually talk about it. At other places on the freedom trail you will pay 15$ a person and the staff wont even talk to you, which is fine, but this is definitely the most informative.

Vi
Review №12

I loved the history behind the house. Very well preserved. Staff was fantastic and knowledgeable.

Au
Review №13

This is a great start for first time visitors to Boston, lots of history and great locations.

Go
Review №14

Old house and ofcourse legend home in USA. A nice place overall people call it little italy. Lots of Italian resturant i had good coffee there and cannoli. With paul house.

Do
Review №15

This place is fairly small and cash only. I kind of wished they had put a rolling video on in the visitor center with some back ground. The house tour is all self guided and to be honest you are in and out in about 10 minutes. For those not good with stairs there are two winding ones. Also it is cash only ooh and the doors frame are fairly low so watch your head!

ro
Review №16

Great historical place to visit. Learned a lot about Paul Reveres life before and after his historical ride. Well worth the $5 admission fee. No pics allowed inside the home, but outside is ok. A must see and a great learning experience.

Kr
Review №17

The place that has a lot of history behind it. You get into and quick to see everything in it, But photos arent allowed. the price of tickets starts from 5$. The tour guides are very friendly. it is a kids friendly also.The home was built about 1680 on the site of the former parsonage of the Second Church of Boston.

Ja
Review №18

It is so great to see the history and being at the Paul Revere House you feel you are part of it.

De
Review №19

This is one of the most famous, breathtaking places you will ever see.It was relatively small in comparison to todays homes which is just my size. Id love to spend the night and enjoy a piece of history first hand. Everything was so peaceful here.When in Boston this should be at the top of your list.

So
Review №20

We planned to walk all the historical places the Freedom trail has to offer. This house is a must visit. This very well maintained piece of the past has a big amount of information to discover. Beautiful courtyard inside!

Le
Review №21

Really cool piece of history to see, it is a relatively quick tour.

Du
Review №22

Very cool place to go. They really teach you the history of the paul revere house.

Ja
Review №23

The house is an amazing part of history. It was great getting to know a bit more about who he was and how he lived. I loved being in Boston and hearing all the parts of history Ive never known before. This is a cool square and a place to get to know the oldest original standing building in Boston. Theres tours you can go in at the house or simply walk by and snap a picture of the house. Very nice little place and very comfortable. Would recommend going here for the history.

Re
Review №24

Great info and lovely home, especially for the price. Only no pictures allowed inside.

Ma
Review №25

Only about $5.00 to enter. Docents were knowledgeable and friendly.

Br
Review №26

Very informative. Worth the $5. The staff does a great job in keeping with covid regulations.

Ka
Review №27

The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It felt very safe here during COVID as well

Ky
Review №28

This was a very cute little exhibit, I think it was rather odd that they brought the fireplace from the basement upstairs to the main room, it would have been great on the tour if they left it as is and allowed groups to tour the basement. Im sure nowadays with infrastructure theyd figure a way to make it safe for people in small amounts at a time to see the basements. After all it is where the servants cooked and cleaned and lived, sort of took away from the history and integrity.

Je
Review №29

This is a very neat little house gives you an idea of what it looked like during the time period that Paul Revere lived and very cool experience to step back in time to witness early Americana history. Is very awesome that Boston has kept its Heritage in help restore the area what it look like back then.

Fa
Review №30

Definitely a place to stop in at in Boston. The freedom trail goes right by this wonderful place

ca
Review №31

Great place to go for a quick bit of history. A must see when in Boston.Great insight into what our founding fathers went through and lived like. The tour guides are helpful and knowledgeable. Its a great way to spend an hour or two especially when you need to get out of the cold.Donations get you inside so dig deep and help keep the house standing.

Je
Review №32

I love the history of our city, our state, and the beginnings of our nation...this is where it all began! And Paul Revere is a major part of all that history...and this is the house he lived in with his wife, sister, mother, and kids...all 11 that survived out of 16!! Can you just imagine?!?A great place for any history buff...whether you love him for his pewter, silver, bells, or bravery...

Ry
Review №33

Very small and crowded. Only the beams and 2 doors are original. Home has been moved and rebuilt. But they did a good job making it look original and the museum and staff are great/informative

Al
Review №34

The tour of the house is very nice. You can actually imagine how were the living conditions and experience their point of view. The tour guides explained in details all the aspects of the house, furniture, the living conditions and their status according to the architecture of the house. It’s very interactive and gives you a big piece of the history of US.

Fr
Review №35

Good place to learn about a small part of the heritage of the United States. It is quite interesting to see how Paul Rever and others lived around this period of time. Youre unable to take pictures inside, but thats OK because it is small and it is accompanied by a little museum. It has restrooms and water so that is a plus, and the fee is 5 dollars per adult.

Ro
Review №36

Was pretty cool and staff were knowledgable but it was very short

An
Review №37

I didnt get to go in the house. The wait was too long because of covid-19.

Vl
Review №38

Very interesting tour. Staff is knowledgeable and nice.

La
Review №39

When we travel, we like to visit historical sites and learn about he places as are staying. We learned about Paul Revere in school in the Midwest, but as an adult, I think much more about what his life was like and why he chose to take his stand. It was neat to be able to walk through a home he lived with and see some of the furniture he owned, to learn more about his wives, children, and career. Its only 5.00 to enter, bit do bring cash. It is operated by a non profit that depends on donations. If you are Interested in history, dont hesitate to go!

Tr
Review №40

The Paul Revere House was a nice stop in Boston. There isnt a guided tour for the home, which is a bit sad since the space is small and I felt bad about standing in one place too long to read the plaques when there were other people waiting to see the exhibits as well. However, the staff were informative and very willing to answer questions. Also, be aware that visitors can not take pictures inside the house.

Ta
Review №41

Paul Revere house has an admission of $5 and you get to visit a historic home. Inside the home you cannot take photos but you can see the old furnitures. There are employees inside the home to explain and ask questions. After you come out of the house you step into a small museuem. This is worth the visit for people who like history!

Ch
Review №42

Great place to visit...doesnt take long for the tour. Love history!

Ma
Review №43

Was skeptical about visiting because of other reviews but they are spot on. First, no photos inside the house, although you can take pictures in the visitor center. if you could take pictures in the house all you would get is the back of others peoples heads because it is a popular spot, not much room to walk around. It is very crowded. Youll get through it within a half hour to 45 minutes but could take longer depending on other people reading the exhibits. Also for $5 I think that instead it should be a donate how you feel kind of place. they will be happy to take your money in the gift shop. I must say that everybody that works there is exceptionally friendly and helpful though. I would say just do it once, just to say you did it and thats it.

ne
Review №44

Nothing much to see but appreciate staff’s effort to make $5 worth it. If you have to queue for more than 15 mins, don’t bother. But If there’s no queue and you have time and $5 to spare, at least you can say you’ve been to Paul Revere’s house.

De
Review №45

This place is pretty cool. They did a really good job of preserving the house and filling it with historically accurate items. Its a self guided tour with plenty of reading material around with a few people there to help you with any questions. There was also a cute display with old Paul Revere things. Its defiantly worth the $5 admission (cash only)

Pa
Review №46

Would have liked it at 5 stars had I been allowed to take pics of the info plaques in each room. Very small rooms and being busy didnt leave much room to just stand and read. Otherwise, the site and staff were nice.

Da
Review №47

Fun little place that has a lot of history behind it. Cheap to get into and quick to see everything in it. The tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Seems like it would be a nice place for kids.

Le
Review №48

Interesting. Limited admission due to covid

Pa
Review №49

Just cool to have a drink at oldest pub in US!

Jo
Review №50

Neat experience. Great history. Parking isnt great so take a taxi or uber or walk. There was construction going on when we were there, but it was worth the experience for me.

Ma
Review №51

It is a shame that a lot of tourists just walk the Freedom Trail and avoid paying money to visit the places along the route. Nevertheless, The Paul Revere House is a popular stop on the route located along the Freedom Trail in the North End area of Boston.The house is the original house carefully restored to original condition. It is small and easy to see in a quick stop, and it is air conditioned! The rooms have descriptions, but the staff describing the rooms and their contents is worth the effort. Ask lots of detailed questions to get a richer experience.Get the discount tickets to avoid the small, but cash only admission charge. The lines can be long, but they move fast since there are only a few rooms to explore. Paul Revere was part of an important night and stopping by his house will enrich your Freedom Trail adventure.

Lo
Review №52

Very interesting! We toured the house Mr Revere lived in when he made his midnight ride! I love history

Sh
Review №53

History and with a lot of it. No pictures could be taken inside and it was affordable.

Em
Review №54

Very interesting and well restored site. Staff are knowledgable and friendly!

Os
Review №55

A must if you’re in Little Italy, Boston. It’s wonderful to see how they have managed to preserve this historic house.

G
Review №56

Cool little place $5 to get in takes about 30 min to view

Ca
Review №57

Love Boston and it’s rich history. Seeing the places I learned about as a kid in school.

Ma
Review №58

Interesting look at how people lived in Paul Reveres time period. Also provides some good facts about Paul Revere and his life and family. It is very short and the house only has a few rooms. The whole self guided tour took about 10 minutes. The top level is not open for viewing (third floor). The people working inside were wonderful. Tons of knowledge and happy to answer any questions and provide information. I was amazed at how much they knew. If you go check this out (its only $5) make sure to chat with the people there, they really are want makes it worth it.

Jo
Review №59

Loved the house amazing time

Er
Review №60

Definitely a must see. And a great little addition to a tourist’s agenda as it’s super cheap and a quick little tour which can be nice when you have a packed travel schedule. Also it’s in the north end which is fun to just walk through as well. Neat architecture and great food over there.

Ge
Review №61

$5, pretty neat but busy! No pictures allowed in house.

My
Review №62

Being in this place is like taking a literal step back in history. Seeing and walking through a house that was owned by someone who played a pivotal role in our countrys history is an amazing thing. It is also amazing to see you what would have been a house owned buy an upper middle class person 200 years ago and compare it to modern houses. If you have the time in your in the area I highly recommend stopping here. Especially if you were a history buff. But be warned, you can only take pictures of the outside not the inside.

Ma
Review №63

Wonderful place to visit. Takes you back in time.

Sh
Review №64

For $5 you can visit the home of an American history icon, which is pretty cool. Most of the house you see is original, and theyve added in some period furniture. Guides are knowledgeable and friendly, too. Its a smaller home, so your tour will probably only last 20 to 30 minutes at the most, but very enjoyable to see.

Yo
Review №65

Quite a good price for a boatload of knowledge. They delve into the history of Revere, an incredible Independence war hero and the war itself to give you a nice idea of the settings. The house has been marvelously preserved and the guides are well informed.

Ca
Review №66

Well preserved. Deserves a visit. Staff was nice and already ready to answer any questions.

Pe
Review №67

Well worth the 20 minutes and 5 dollars to get interesting facts about Paul Revere and his family. Staff can answer any question about the house and the Revere family. If you walk the Freedom Trail this is definitely worth the stop.

Wi
Review №68

CASH ONLY! It was great to step back in history in Paul reveres house. The home and furniture/appliances were beautifully restored and maintained. The plaques and staff were very informative.

LA
Review №69

Historical houses are so much fun! Pauls is no exception. There are costume guides to lead you through. Very interesting. Highly recommended.

Di
Review №70

It looks cool from the outside. I want to see the interior one of these days because I love history. So far every time I am in the vicinity it is either closed for the day or it is lunch time and the money is used to buy pizza.

Hi
Review №71

Very cool. Volunteers very knowledgeable! I thought the $5 admittance fee was fair. A lot of the furniture was original which was neat.

Su
Review №72

This is a really cool historical place to visit. The house is quite small and pretty much all of it was restored, so you wont be looking at the real, original dwellings of Paul Revere- just a replica of it. However, it is his actual house, and if youre in Boston and interested in American History, you should check it out.

Te
Review №73

Lots of tourists visited this place when I was there. One of the Freedom Trail attractions locates in the North End. It is next to a area where a lot of Italian restaurants, bakery stores and cafe coffee shops.

ci
Review №74

Small but fascinating. Very cool to see where Paul Revere lived as an adult, plus there were several pieces of furniture that belonged to the family. The beams and some of the floors were original. The midnight ride section was very well done. The museum is rather small but the price is great and it’s enjoyable for all ages.

Ry
Review №75

Only $5 to gain access and a great part of history to see.

Ma
Review №76

The red coats are coming nice place to visit oldest house in Boston over 300 years old we need a new party to run the country though people like him would be very upset about the Democrats and Republicans..

Ju
Review №77

Cool informative tour.

Br
Review №78

One of the genuinely unique attractions along the Freedom Trail is the Paul Revere House. Built around 1680, this national landmark is the oldest standing structure in downtown Boston.This house is of lumber construction typical of the early colonial days. Within you can experience two floors with rooms decorated with period furnishing. Some of the upstairs pieces were owned by Paul Revere, the famous American patriot who lived here from 1770-1800. Unfortunately, photography isnt allowed within this attraction.We greatly enjoyed seeing the various rooms of the Paul Revere House and appreciated the onsite staff who provided very useful commentary and patiently described the rooms and their furniture. Some of the stories behind the furniture pieces were very interesting to hear, adding greatly to the perspective of what it was like to live during those times.Paul Revere House is quite small so if you are in a hurry you can experience it in no more than 10 minutes or stick around for twice that if you are enjoying what you see and what the attendant has to say about this historic property.Note: At the Paul Revere House, you can buy a combo ticket ($16 per adult) that includes entrance into the Old South Meeting Hall and the Old State House, giving you a $3 savings compared to buying each ticket individually.

Pe
Review №79

Great experience, I knew of Paul Revere but did not know his full story. Fascinating.

Ma
Review №80

Great activity for a rainy day in Boston. Lots of history. No photos allowed inside. Worth a visit!

Lo
Review №81

The history very informative.

Mi
Review №82

Have been here many times over the years and coming back never disappoints on the history of this home. Plus lots of excellent places to eat near by.

Ni
Review №83

I tried to write a three star review about how this place wasnt a tourist trap... but I couldnt. Theres like 3 rooms for a $5 few, and it gets really crowded in peak season. If you do go, make sure to pick the docents brains, they are quite knowledgeable.

Je
Review №84

Worth seeing if you are walking the freedom trail or want to go back in time to experience some history.

Ke
Review №85

Really interesting stuff, regardless of your personal interest in history. You cant touch anything, and as someone who loves to touch everything this is frustrating but understandable.On a side note, my wife mentioned that Paul Revere looks decidedly like Jack Black and shes got a fair point.

Er
Review №86

The Paul Revere House was a nice stop along the Freedom Trail. There werent a lot of tourists in the area so that was nice. Its a great place to get nice photos. Apparently this house is the oldest structure in Boston but I feel like they say that about all of the buildings along the trail so basically Boston is a big city of old historic buildings.

Be
Review №87

Enjoyed learning the history of the home and Paul Revere.

Pa
Review №88

Interesting visit. You do get the feeling of going back in time done in a nice way without the total tourist sell. Staff knowledgeable and helpful.We were following the trail but got lost, must be an Irish thing getting lost on the Boston Trail. On visiting Little Italy a few days later we stumbled upon the house.Value for money and worth a visit.

Ro
Review №89

It is so nice to learn from the place and old Boston. Guides are so nice, specially Rachel, she mention so many curious thing about the house life stlye for that time and other good data from Paul Revere.

Na
Review №90

It was very interesting. You have guide in every room, you may ask questions. No pics inside. It was not what I expected, which add some excitement to my solo travel.

De
Review №91

Get there early because closes early. Be sure to stop be Mikes Pastries around the corner because their cannollis are yummy.

Re
Review №92

This is a must see from a historical perspective. Revere was 35 when he purchased this house and the guide said that 90% of the structure is original. Its small and self-guided, but its only $5 to walk through such an amazing piece of history.

Dw
Review №93

It was a thrill to see this little house, which impacted us in a big way. Being where our country began is a marvelous thing. We didnt have a lot of time for sightseeing, and this was a short but informative, and inexpensive adventure.

Ju
Review №94

I was surprised at how neat this was! Sometimes tourist locations over-sell their value, or provide gimmicky attractions. But the Paul Revere House is just whats in the title. However, it includes some people who stand in each room and explain whats there, how it relates to the Revere story, or how its historical. I really enjoyed myself. And to top it all off, it didnt take very long! Less than an hour, and that was including listening to each person and reading every placard.

Er
Review №95

It was cool to see where Paul Revere lived and the route he took to place the signal in the church steeple. I didn’t go in though. I kept walking the trail.

R
Review №96

It was great to go into and see what life was like back then, but only one person was really informative about the house. They didnt allow pictures (they explained why, but still)

G
Review №97

For the senior discount it was good if you are looking for a cool place to venture into the past and discover what the history books might not have told ya as a child about the Paul Revere story... Interesting, very interesting... Youll have to go inside and read it for yourself to find out! The house itself was dressed in 1700s time period, which I love seeing what people used to cook with, sleep on, sit on etc. Unfortunately, the small theater wasnt open, so we missed out on seeing the real story. It was a small house but it had clean bathrooms and a nice water fountain to refill your canister. The gift shop was quaint and full of fun things, like the 1700s period giant playing cards for us seniors, or kids. Oh, did I mention is was air-conditioned!! That right there was worth the money to get in. Temperatures rose to the 90s that day and it was a nice cool spot to stop into.

ro
Review №98

Museum is very cool and price of admission is only 5 dollars I think

Vi
Review №99

It’s a good place for a family trip. I always have a good time when I come here, too! I always stay for a long time when I come.

Pa
Review №100

**No photos allowed inside**A must see on the freedom trail! Check out the Revere Bell in the courtyard prior to entering the residence. Staff is very knowledgeable and offers information about the residence prior to and during the Revere family owning the property. Period dated furniture supplements the pieces owned by the Revere family and shows what life was like during that time period. The gift shop on site is nice and make sure you stop in to the “The Boston Gift Shop” (it really is the name of the place) next door. It has been owned and operated by the same family for many generations and can be seen in many of the historical photos of the Revere house.

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  • Address:19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, United States
  • Site:http://www.paulreverehouse.org/
  • Phone:+1 617-523-2338
Categories
  • Historical place
  • History museum
  • Historical place museum
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:10am–4pm
  • Thursday:10am–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:10am–4pm
  • Sunday:10am–4pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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