Overview

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.

Description

Stop At: The Paul Revere House, 19 North Sq, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: North Square Park, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Mike's Pastry, 300 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

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

Stop At: 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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old North Church & Historic Site, 193 Salem St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Skinny House, 44 Hull St, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets, Boston, Massachusetts 02118

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Copps Hill Terrace, 520 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Great Molasses Flood Plaque, 529 Commercial St, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Paul Revere Statue, Paul Revere Mall, Boston, Massachusetts 02113

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