Boston North End Historical Walking Tour

Stroll through the charming historical streets of the North End, aka Boston's "Little Italy", while listening to stories about the rich history of the area. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston, the brick-lined streets of the North End saw Paul Revere's midnight ride and the birth of Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Start at one of the oldest squares in Boston, with an overview of the maritime and immigrant history of the neighborhood. See the Paul Revere house and learn about all the inaccuracies of his Longfellow's famous poem about his midnight ride. Proceed via the Freedom Trail to the Old North Church to see where the lanterns were hung, telling the colonists that the British were on the march. Walk through the second-oldest burying ground in Boston to hear stories about famous historical figures buried there. End the tour learning about the Great Molasses Flood while viewing the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument from across the water.

Meeting Point

Tony DeMarco Statue

191 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Tour guide will meet you at the Tony DeMarco statue at the entrance to the North End, wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt and name tag.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The Paul Revere House

19 North Sq, , Boston, 02113-2405, Massachusetts

See the Paul Revere House, the oldest wooden house in downtown Boston. Paul Revere lived in this house for 20 years.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

North Square Park

Boston, 02113, Massachusetts

See the oldest inhabited square in the North End, full of historical statues telling stories of the neighborhood's past.

15 minutes

Mike's Pastry

300 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Pass by the iconic Mike's Pastry bakery, famous for their cannoli flavors.

Pass by without stopping

Paul Revere Mall

Bordered by Tileston, Hanover, and Unity Sts., Boston, Massachusetts

Take an iconic picture in front of the Paul Revere statue with the Old North Church in the background. Hear about Paul Revere's famous midnight ride and the inaccuracies in the famous poem.

20 minutes

Old North Church & Historic Site

193 Salem St, , Boston, 02113-1123, Massachusetts

See the famous Old North Church, famous for Paul Revere's lantern signal - "one if by land, two if by sea".

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Skinny House

44 Hull St, Boston, 02113-1104, Massachusetts

Learn the story of why the skinniest house in Boston is called the "Spite House".

5 minutes

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, , Boston, 02118, Massachusetts

Visit the second oldest cemetery in Boston. See bullet markers on the grave stones from when the British soldiers used them as target practice during the American Revolution. See graves of the Boston Tea Party participants.

15 minutes

Copp's Hill Terrace

520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

View the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution from Copp's Hill Terrace.

20 minutes

Great Molasses Flood Plaque

529 Commercial St, Boston, 02109-1000, Massachusetts

Hear the story of the Boston Molasses Flood while standing in the very spot where the disaster happened.

10 minutes

Greenough Lane

Greenough Ln, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Walk through the smallest street in the North End to get a feel of how maze-like the neighborhood felt during its immigrant days.

10 minutes

Paul Revere Statue

Paul Revere Mall, Boston, 02113, Massachusetts

End the tour at the Paul Revere statue on Hanover street.

5 minutes

What's included:

• Tour Guide