Paul Revere House
The c.1680 downtown home of the Revolutionary silversmith — the oldest building in downtown Boston.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Paul Revere House worth it?
Paul Revere House deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A rare, tangible 17th-century house museum where you stand in the actual rooms Revere lived in.
- 02
The catch: it's very small and quickly toured, the self-guided rooms can feel sparse, and it's a brief, modestly-priced stop rather than an experience.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Paul Revere House earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Paul Revere House.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Paul Revere House is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Paul Revere House is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~$6 adults
- Timing
- Daytime; it's a 30-minute stop, easy to combine with Old North Church.
- Booking
- No booking; ~$6 admission at the door.
- Allow
- 30 min
- Accessibility
- The 17th-century house has steps and tight rooms, limiting wheelchair access.
- Getting there
- North End, a short walk from Haymarket (Orange/Green).