Really great place beautiful architecture and the interview is only $5 I'm always supportive of something that's cheap and informative like that definitely a must do read more

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Beautiful and historic old church with good tours when there isn't a service. I highly recommend hearing some church music if you can time it. In 1713, this church became the first in what would become the USA to have a church organ. Well worth the small donation. read more

When my family and I entered the church the staff was very friendly and welcoming. You are allowed to walk around on your own but I would recommend taking the $5 tour. I found King Church's history to be very interesting and the tour informative but the tour of the crypt although informative was disappointing because we only saw brick walls with numbers on them. It is also true that they use the crypt as a place for storage. read more

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King's Chapel is another stop along the Freedom Trail. It is a gorgeous old chapel with the burying grounds right outside (which is also on the Freedom Trail). We unfortunately couldn't go into the Chapel when we were in Boston as it was Easter and they were holding services all week. read more

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This is a beautiful peaceful place of history in Boston. King's Chapel Burying Ground is a historic graveyard on Tremont Street, near its intersection with School Street, in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1630, it is the oldest graveyard in the city and is a site on the Freedom Trail. There are notables buried here. To name a few, Massachusetts' first governor, John Winthrop. William Dawes, Paul Revere's compatriot on his ride to Lexington in 1775, the Reverend John Cotton, who was a powerful religious leader in seventeenth-century Boston. Took a moment here to say a prayer and just be appreciative. When in Boston, it's good to appreciate its history. read more

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DISAPPOINTING BONES AND BELL TOUR I visited Kings Chapel and took the $15 Bones and Bell Tour that included entry to Kings Chapel. Overall, I would not recommend this tour and there is not much to see in the church to justify the regular $5 fee. The most interesting part of Kings Chapel is the cemetery that can be visited without paying an entrance fee and the nearby Ben Franklin statue. Our tour guide gave us a short introduction to the church while we sat in the pews. We then went outside and re-entered the church basement where the crypt area is located. There is nothing to see - all you see are brick covered walls and for two crypts, the names of two families. Other than poor photos that show the inside of the crypt, there is nothing in the basement except old gardening and construction supplies and tools that are stored in the basement. Had we not been told this was the crypt, we would think we were just in someone's unfinished messy basement. We then visited a room behind the organ where you saw the rope that was attached to the church bell that came through a hole in the ceiling. Other than the rope hanging from the ceiling, the room had an old desk with disorganized piles of music sheets. Climbing up some very narrow and dangerous stairs (the wood stairs were really worn down and slippery), we reached the bell tower where we saw the church bell that was made by Paul Revere's son. NOTE: I thought it was odd that I was required to sign a waiver before going on this tour. After climbing up and down the dangerous stairs to the bell tower, I would caution anyone who is not really fit to reconsider going on this tour. read more

When your boyfriend is a horror writer, what better present to get him than a candlelight tour of the crypts underneath the historic King's Chapel in Boston? We had an amazing time taking one of the "Til Death Do Us Part" tours in February, and the experience was so interesting, wonderful, and unique that we're still raving about it to anyone that will listen! King's Chapel has been in Boston since the 1680's, and without giving too much history away (you'll learn more than enough when you visit!), it was designed by Peter Harrison, an architect who was credited with designing and building many of the old historic New England churches and religious buildings. As a tour guide in Newport, RI, I was pleased for that little crossover, since he also designed Touro Synagogue, which we talk about on the food tours I lead! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and more than willing to answer questions. She had a great personality as well, and we had fun chatting about the #TourGuideLife! The tour itself was about an hour long, and began with a walk around the sanctuary of the church, which features one of the only wineglass pulpits (see attached photo and try not to get too thirsty!). We then descended into the crypts below the church, which were candlelit and very creepy! You don't see any actual bodies or anything, but the dimly lit basement and dead quiet make it spooky without being too gruesome or anything. The tour was themed on Valentine's Day, but they offer these crypt tours year round. The admission was $10 per person, and it was an affordable and different night out - something I've never experience before, even though I am a Boston native! I highly recommend these tours to anyone who wants to experience Boston history in a unique and memorable way! I recommend it to everyone now, and I look forward to taking another tour soon! read more

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King's Chapel was an interesting stop on the Freedom Trail! It was established in 1686 was the first Anglican church in New England and it houses the oldest American pulpit still in continuous use. Colonial Royal governors and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. were famous members. And many more famous visited the Chapel - George Washington, Abigail Adams, Paul Revere... The King's Chapel is free to visit but they request donations (I put a five in their collections box). It's worth walking into and not just looking at from the outside. They have lots of signs talking about the chapel's history, and it's beautiful as well. You can also sit in the boxed pews, which was fascinating (and weirdly comfortable). Don't skip this stop on the Trail! read more

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There are several ways to see King's Chapel; you can walk straight in the door and walk around the main floor yourself, or you can take one of several themed tours that are available. I suggest that you take a tour. When we were here, we took the "Bones to Bell" tour. This includes not only the crypts in the basement, but they take you up a very twist wooden staircase to the tower where you exit through a trap-door; on the other side of the trap-door is a massive bell that was cast by Paul Revere. How awesome is that? :-) If you want to take a tour, they insist that you execute a waiver, even though only the final flight of stairs is at all difficult to ascend. There are similar guided tours offered at the Old North Church; it makes for a great afternoon if you take a tour here and a tour there as well. read more

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I visited the King's Chapel as part of the Freedom Trail. On their website, they mention you need to call ahead of time to make a reservation. My boyfriend and I did not have one, but we decided to walk in anyways and we are so glad we did. It was quite empty, so we were fortunate enough to get a 'private' tour. Our tour guide, Mitchell, really made the experience memorable. He was very knowledgeable, and included both past and present facts of the history of the chapel. He took us to the crypt, where he spoke of some of the families buried there and showed us pictures. Then we went upstairs and got to see the bell. The inside of the chapel is GORGEOUS. If you have the time and money to spare, take the tour. read more

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Very interesting place. It's cool that you can wander in and sit in the pew boxes and take in the place. Definitely worth a visit (be sure to check out the cemetery that is adjacent to the church). 4 stars. read more

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I visited King's chapel on a cold rainy day in May. Checking out churches and exploring graveyards are two of my favorite things to do. I just randomly ended up here seeking shelter from the rain while I was roaming around Boston. I saw they were taking donations so I threw in a $5 and decided to take a look around. Really I was looking for a way into the graveyard. I saw it from the Old City hall building and knew that was my next stop. I'm actually glad that I ended up not finding the way into it just yet. I saw the inside of the church and noticed so many little details that I had to take a closer look. This church, like most of the old buildings in Boston, have a ton of history and they have seen a lot. I spent a long time just reading all the inscriptions and seeing the art. It was nice to request a prayer for someone even though I'm not religious. Finally, I made my way back outside and saw a way into the graveyard. It's small and older than time but there is so much to take in. There's an underground tomb that is partially under a busy sidewalk. Not the best place to rest, if you ask me but it adds a level of creepiness every time you walk passed it. There is also a beautiful headstone that was created by the Unknown Stonecutter. I highly recommend to spend some time checking it out. It was very surreal to see the trees that have been getting their nutrients from those graves for probably as long as they've been there. Maybe we do live on. read more

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Freedom Trail sites in Boston...we saw 13 of 16, and checked into only 9 because some are closed...June 2016...overall 4 stars... #1 of 16...Boston Common...5 stars...wonderful park area where people can meet and walk, or eat at one of the food stands that dot the area. It is a huge park in the city and well worth visiting. A great place to start your tour of the Freedom trail. All cities should have a public park area of this size and fame. Free. #2 of 16...Massachusetts State House...5 stars...This was our first stop on the Freedom Trail and IMHO it is the best. It is a magnificent piece of architecture that the State of Massachusetts (technically they are a Commonwealth) allows the public to visit practically every day of the year for no charge. Inside you'll find both the State Senate meeting room and the State Representative hall. In both cases, when the Houses are in session you are allowed to visit in the spectators balcony. We visited during the summer when the Houses were not in session and so we were allowed on the floor of both Houses...this was a very neat experience. There is also a Flag Hall worth seeing, and many other interesting places to investigate. Make sure you visit...this was worth it. Free. #4 of 16...Granary Burying Ground...5 stars...very neat burial grounds. Free entry and you'll see where Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin's parents are buried. Interesting old monuments on the grounds. Worth the look. Free...although there is a guy at the entrance who loans you diagrams for a donation...worth it. #5 of 16...Kings Chapel...3 stars...Neat old church...you can see the original booths that were awarded to members based on their donations to the church. Worth the look. Free. #10 of 16...Old State House...2 stars...neat old building but they want $10 each for visitors to look at the small museum. Not worth the trouble...walk by and see the nice old architecture and move on. Not Free. #11 of 16...Boston Massacre Site...2 stars...sort of like the Fort Dearborn site in Chicago...it is a brass plaque set in the concrete on the corner. Walk on by and move on. Free. #12 of 16...Fanueil Hall...5 stars...very neat area of old warehouses in Boston. These have largely been turned into shops and places to eat. This is a big venue...with three distinct sets of warehouses. You could easily spend all day just here. Worth the visit. Free. #15 of 16...USS Constitution and Charlestown Navy Yard...5 stars...if you made it this far you must go see the USS Constitution...it is a piece of American history unlike any other. This ship is still on the active rolls of the US Navy. It is currently in dry dock and being refurbished (which seems to happen every 20 years) but don't let that hold you back. You'll go through a cursory security check and then can get on deck for a self-guided tour. There are also many sailors on board to answer any questions. An American landmark. Don't miss this one. Free. #16 of 16...Bunker Hill...3 stars...Site of an actual battle that played a large part in forming the United States. That said, it is a monolith on top of a small mountain overlooking Boston. Worth the visit, but you'll probably have to drive here to the North End of Boston and park your car. Still and all worth the visit. Free. read more

Found this gem on a ghost tour. Love the giant donated organ deliverd by ship, the floating podium, cubical pews were rented out to families to assure attendence till 1970 when last family died, governor had a grand pew, Paul Revere bell still rings for church service/weddings, & there's no steeple cause they never got enough funds. The crypt is literally right under service, each holds up to 15 bodies, one is missing a brick to see inside, & the public bathroom shares a crypt wall. 100+ bodies were moved into one big grave to build the church on, since they believe souls are gone body was only a vessel. Definitely worth the tour. read more

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We stopped here as we were walking the freedom trail It was nice another one of those "mandatory donations" but that's ok totally worth it! read more

What a beautiful building! Happily, it was open for visitors when we passed by, so we stopped in. It's admission by donation, and there is plenty of signage and folks happy to answer questions once inside. There's also a small gift shop in the entryway, featuring a number of items with the designs of the old gravestones in the neighboring burying ground. The history of the church was quite interesting, from how the church was built in its location to the way many interior design features are made of wood intended to look like stone. The chapel features the box-type pews, with little doors, of that period, which are fun to see. We were also fortunate enough to hear some organ practice while we were exploring the chapel. Great visit. read more

GO HERE. And pay the $10 for the Bells & Bones tour. It's SO worth it. I've been on the tour twice with local friends and then with out of towners and both times it was such a fun learning experience. The guides are all history buffs with a range of interests. The chapel itself has a really unique and fascinating history. It's easy to get to from the city and you get to climb up into the bell tower! It's also usually not nearly as packed as the North Church tours so you get a more 1x1 experience. read more

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Another gorgeous and old granite facade building on the Freedom Trail. Like many of the older churches it had a cemetary alongside of it. The archetecture here however is a bit different than most of the places that I have come across. It reminds me more a military building than anything remotely close to a chapel. Regardless this building has a huge number of gorgeous columns adorning the front enterence. The parapet is definitely squat and blocky from the outside furthering the military demeanor. However inside it is nothing of the sort. It is another beautiful church with gorgeous hardwood flooring. The family booth theme for services and/or meetings holds true in this chapel. It is absolutely worth a quick stop while in Beantown to see some more history of the United States. Perhaps you would like to partake a service here as it is still a functioning church. They have services every Sunday morning. read more

Our fourth stop on the Freedom Trail brought us to this ornate English church, a style that most people have only seen in movies. King's Chapel was constructed on land taken from the neighboring cemetery. To insure the presence of the Church of England in America, King James II ordered an Anglican parish to be built in Boston. Since none of the colonists were interested in selling suitable land for the Church, the King ordered the governor to seize a corner of the cemetery for the Church of England. King's Chapel has private booths with doors as their pews. Each pew box was sized per family and each family paid rent to use them. As such, the families could customize their pews with furniture, cushions, and even wall paper. On each door, a placard glistened with the family's name. While the church looks more stately on the outside than a colonial place of worship, the interior design is definitely worth the time to take a look around inside. COST: FREE! HOURS: Monday. Thursday. Friday. Saturday. 10:00am - 4:00pm read more

We came to King's Chapel for the Bones and Bells Tour. Our tour guide met us at the front of the church and took us down to what was billed as (and is technically) the catacombs under the church. She was knowledgeable and enthused about the history and current going-ons with the tombs under the church. You then go up through the choir loft, behind the organ, and up the stairs to the bell tower. I have a bit of a thing with heights, so I was a little nervous and needed to hold onto something solid, so if heights are a BIG issue for you, maybe skip this tour. All in all it was an interesting tour and you should thing about taking it...then take it. read more

We stopped in, following the Freedom Trail, and were duly impressed with the docents, the architecture, the choir rehearsal; and, the Lectionary. The church is a jewel; and, should not be missed. A small donation is all they ask; and, I was very happy to comply. The edifice is impressive, although quite spartan. We were very fortunate to hear the organ; and, one of the soloists practicing for service the next day. King's Chapel, which had been renamed for some time in its history, is worth a visit. read more

My family has gone here for several hundred years. I'm guessing that not much has changed, physically. Spiritually it stays current. The last time I went to a service there, the dedication of my granddaughter, they let me ring the bell, which was made by Paul Revere. It was the second bell the church had...the first one wore out! It may be unusual to rate a church this way, but King's Chapel is a lot more than a church. read more

I am king. Who are you? Seriously, yikes. The oldest chapel in the universe. King James thus decried svelt booths and private doots. A little privacy, please. The place is beautiful. read more

Absolutely stunning Chapel where it was open for visitors to walk in and just enjoy. There was a $1 asking donation but it's not mandatory, but would be nice. We were a bit hesitant to walk in at first since we didn't know if they were letting people in, but the person in the front just ushered us in. When you walk in, there is a beautiful chandelier hanging over the entire chapel with sectioned off pews areas for visitors to sit in and pray if they would like. In the front, there is a Pulpit that was built in 1717, which makes it the oldest pulpit in the U.S. that's also still in use. There is a 2nd level on the building as well that is blocked off for visitors to head up to explore. Definitely can sense that formality of the Chapel from the regal look of the entire place. #5 of the Freedom Trail with #6 being next door at the King's Chapel Burying Grounds. read more

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The King's Chapel is a stop along the Freedom Trail. It's one big square looking building on the outside but is quite nice on the inside. You can take yourself through a self-guided tour of the chapel. I also like that you can drop in for a sermon. read more

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Beautiful chapel adjoining a burial ground. read more

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Put this on your list of spots to visit while touring old Boston. You can even wander in and sit in the pews, which they say were designed this way because there was no heat in the church. Enclosed pews helped keep the pews warmer. read more

Free. Beautiful. Old. Educational. Gift shop attached. No flash photography. Worth a look. read more

Beautiful church! I feel so inspire when I come here with my kids. And so much diversity--which is very important these days. I should visit Boston more often. Especially during Christmas. read more

Freedom Trail Must-do Stop If you are walking the Freedom Trail, this place is definitely a must-do. Nicely preserved and a lot of information posted. We love the plush private areas! read more

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We walked around part of historic Boston. King's chapel is a historic site and one of the few that doesn't charge a high admission. It is on a suggested three dollar donation basis. It is still a working church on Sundays, but during the week, they have a great presentation in the pew boxes and around the church telling about the history and some of the early parishioners. If we had been here earlier, we would have probably gone on the Bells & Bones tour or the underground and bell tower. It is definitely one of the goto sites for a historic Boston tour. read more

This is another one of those stops along the freedom trail that I felt could be easily skipped. Also, to go inside they have a mandatory donation. The outside architecture is simple and if you weren't told this is a special building you wouldn't notice it. read more

Interesting to read plaques throughout, very well cared for. Visit here and not the Old North Church.

Great spot on the Freedom Trail tour to stop and take a guided tour. You get lots of historical insights from the tour guide which is worth the low price. We were amazed that their pulpit just had it's 300th birthday! You also get a quick tour of the crypt which wasn't as impressive at first but you do get a look in to one that has... well I won't spoil it for you. Just take the tour, read the signs, enjoy yourself. read more

This is such a wonderful place to visit in Boston! If you haven't visited, go on a tour and ask for Lauren!!! She gave us such an amazing, personal, and enriching tour. You can tell she really loves what she does!!! read more

Beautiful stop on the freedom trail. They run on donations and the staff were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the site. The Bones & Bells tour was well worth the additional time and fee though be sure to actually read and take to heart the waiver you have to sign as there are uneven floors, steep stairs, etc on the tour which may be difficult to navigate for some. A recital practice began while we were in the main room so we were treated to an impromptu organ and vocal recital! It sounded lovely and added to the atmosphere of the place. If you want to visit the burying grounds while you're there be sure to check if they will be open, as the grave yard itself is actually overseen separately by the parks department and while usually open during daylight hours was closed during our visit. All in all an enjoyable experience and well worth stopping for! read more

This was another old and well maintained church on the Freedom Trail. There was a burial ground nearby as well, and the wealth of history that is Boston can be felt in this church. Worth a quick stop, but maybe not for children. read more

Unexpectedly beautiful stop on the Freedom trail. We were lucky enough to hear a free organ performance but had to leave because someone passed gas. You should go inside. read more

Gorgeous. Came at a time when I couldn't go inside, but I loved just looking at the outside.

This was one of our favorite things that we did in Boston, made that way by our very friendly, very cooperative tour guide. We saw brochures for tours and decided to stop in. The tour schedule had changed, but the person that greeted us gave us a tour anyway. It was just us on the tour, and it was a really great experience. We had a scare in the basement when one of the trustees of the Chapel came creeping in to check the heat. After our heart rates normalized, he gave us some very interesting history. We also got to touch the Paul Revere bell! I would highly recommend this place -- welcoming staff and very interesting history. read more