Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House, at 19 North Square in Boston's North End, is often described as the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston. It dates to about 1680 and became a museum in 1908. Paul Revere House tickets are sold at the museum's own admissions booth, not through Boston Sightseeing, and the house is a short walk from Faneuil Hall along the Freedom Trail. This guide covers the address, hours, admission, history and what to see, plus how to fit the house into a day of sightseeing in the North End neighborhood.
Location
The Paul Revere House is at 19 North Square, Boston, MA 02113. Type "19 North Square" into your map app, because searching a shortened name such as "North Street" may not find it. The house sits on a small square in the North End, on the Freedom Trail, about a 10 minute walk from Faneuil Hall.
Parking Near Paul Revere House
Driving is the hardest option. North End streets are narrow and one-way, street parking is very limited, and the metered spaces are mostly on Commercial Street. Pay lots exist in the area, so check rates and space before you commit. Walking from Faneuil Hall or arriving by transit saves time.
Tickets, Hours And Admission
Paul Revere House tickets are sold at the admissions booth when you arrive. Admission is low, with reduced rates for seniors, college students and children ages 5 to 17. Groups of 10 or more should reserve ahead through the museum. Boston Sightseeing bus tickets do not include admission to the house, so budget for it separately.
As listed by the museum in October 2026, the house is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM between April 15 and October 31. From November 1 to April 14 it closes at 4:15 PM and is closed on Mondays in January, February and March. It also closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours and prices change, so confirm both before you go.
History
The house was built about 1680 on the site of the parsonage of the Second Church of Boston, which burned in the Great Fire of 1676. Its earliest known owner was Robert Howard, a wealthy merchant. In the mid-1700s the front roof line was raised, which enlarged the attic.
Paul Revere bought the house in 1770 and lived there with his wife Sarah, five children and his mother Deborah. He owned it until 1800, although the family spent part of the 1780s elsewhere. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere left his North End home to warn Patriot leaders that British troops were on the move. That ride is why the house draws visitors from across downtown Boston.
After Revere sold the house in 1800 it became a sailors' boarding house, and by the late 1800s it was an immigrant tenement with shops on the ground floor, including a cigar maker and an Italian bank. In 1902 Revere's great-grandson, John P. Reynolds Jr., bought the building to save it from demolition. The Paul Revere Memorial Association restored it in 1907 and 1908, and it opened to the public in April 1908 as one of the earliest historic house museums in the country.
What To See
Visitors tour the house at their own pace. Plan on three main areas. The late 18th century kitchen on the ground floor shows the cooking tools of the period. The Hall is furnished as it might have looked in Robert Howard's time. Upstairs, the chambers hold period furnishings, including several pieces that belonged to the Revere family.
The first floor is reached by ramps from the courtyard, and the second floor is reached through the visitor center elevator and a walkway. Check the museum's accessibility page for current details. The neighboring Pierce/Hichborn House was listed as closed until further notice at the time of writing, so confirm before you plan to see it.
The house is small, so plan on roughly 30 to 45 minutes inside. That leaves time for North Square and the streets around it.
Nearby Attractions
The best way to use the time left is to stay in the North End. Old North Church, where lanterns were hung on the night of the ride, is a short walk away, and the Copp's Hill Burying Ground sits just beyond it. Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are about 10 minutes back along the Freedom Trail, and the New England Aquarium and the Rose Kennedy Greenway are close to the waterfront. After sightseeing, the North End's Italian restaurants and bakeries make an easy lunch stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy Paul Revere House tickets?
Admission is sold at the museum's admissions booth when you arrive. Groups of 10 or more book ahead through the museum's own reservation page. Boston Sightseeing bus tickets do not include entry to the house.
How much are Paul Revere House tickets?
Admission is a few dollars per person, with lower rates for seniors, college students and children ages 5 to 17. Prices change, so check the museum's current rates before you go.
What are the Paul Revere House hours?
As listed by the museum in October 2026, the house is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM from April 15 to October 31. From November 1 to April 14 it closes at 4:15 PM and is closed on Mondays in January, February and March. It also closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Where is the Paul Revere House located?
The Paul Revere House is at 19 North Square, Boston, MA 02113, in the North End. It is a stop on the Freedom Trail, about a 10 minute walk from Faneuil Hall.
Where did Paul Revere live?
Paul Revere owned the house at 19 North Square from 1770 to 1800. He left his North End home on the night of April 18, 1775, for the ride that warned Patriot leaders that British troops were moving.
Is the Paul Revere House the oldest house in Boston?
It is often described as the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, and it dates to about 1680. Other Boston buildings, such as the James Blake House in Dorchester (built in 1661), are older, so the claim applies to the downtown core.
Are there tours of the Paul Revere House?
Most visitors walk through the house at their own pace. Check with the museum about guided programs and group visits. For narrated context on the surrounding neighborhood, a Boston Sightseeing bus tour or a walk along the Freedom Trail fills in the story.
How long does a visit to the Paul Revere House take?
Plan on roughly 30 to 45 minutes for the house itself, which is small. Add time for North Square, Old North Church and a meal in the North End.
Where can I park near the Paul Revere House?
Street parking in the North End is very limited, with metered spaces on Commercial Street, and the streets are narrow and one-way. Public transit or a walk from Faneuil Hall is easier than driving.
How do I get to the Paul Revere House by subway?
Take the Green Line or Orange Line to Haymarket, or the Blue Line to Aquarium or Government Center, then walk into the North End. Use 19 North Square in your map app.
Can I include the Paul Revere House in a Boston Sightseeing day?
Yes. The Boston & Charlestown and 2 Days tickets include Stop 9, Historic North End, and every ticket includes Stop 1, the New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall Marketplace stop. From Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail walk to North Square is about 10 minutes. Check the tour map for the closest walk to North Square.
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A good half-day plan starts at Faneuil Hall, walks the Freedom Trail to North Square for the house, then continues to Old North Church before lunch on Hanover Street. If you would rather not walk every block, the Boston Sightseeing double-decker hop-on hop-off bus helps connect the North End with the rest of the city. Stop 1, the New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall Marketplace stop, is the closest stop to Faneuil Hall, and every ticket includes it. The Boston & Charlestown and 2 Days tickets add Stop 9, Historic North End. The tour map shows where each stop sits, and our ticket options explain which stops each one covers.
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