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Trinity Church
4.5
#31 of 458 things to do in Boston
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:45 AM - 8:00 PM
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This National Historic Landmark, one of America's great buildings, was built in 1877 by architect H.H. Richardson.
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Neighbourhood: Back Bay
Wander around this quintessential neighborhood in the heart of Boston for high-end shops, restaurants, and the feeling of city bustle. Its most identifiable skyscrapers, the Prudential Center and John Hancock Tower, are highlights of the city skyline. Visit Newbury street to explore unique and trendy boutiques – as well as every other kind of store imaginable – all housed in beautiful brownstone buildings. In nice weather, restaurant patio seating is packed with Bostonians and tourists alike soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the food. Commonwealth Ave offers a beautiful stroll down residential tree-lined streets. Keep walking towards the Charles River and enjoy a beautiful view by the water. In warmer months, people run and bike on paths running along the esplanade, and sail and kayak on the Charles River. Boylston street, also full of shops, bars, and restaurants, is the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Head towards Copley Square and check out the Boston Public Library, which is particularly beautiful from the Dartmouth street entrance.
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  • Copley • 3 min walk
  • Back Bay • 4 min walk
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  • Frances A
    8 contributions
    Must visit historical landmark.
    This is an amazing historical church. We were blessed to visit while the amazing church choir was practicing. So happy we walked in to take a moment to reflect on the great Christian leaders who built this country. The church is older than the U.S. so you can imagine the history.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 April 2023
  • dustythoughts
    Manchester, Connecticut2,056 contributions
    Serene, spiritual experience with great choir
    Really gorgeous, peaceful, historical church in the heart of Boston. Come, sit, and take in the serenity and peace of this church; you won't be hassled or interrupted. The choir is superb and deserves its wonderful reputation.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 17 October 2023
  • Roary
    Vancouver, Canada3,038 contributions
    Quick visit
    My hotel gave us free tickets to go to Trinity Church so thought it be worth visiting. It’s a nice church with a lot of history and quite grand. I’m afraid to say that if you’ve visited the churches and cathedrals in Europe, this church may not be as exciting so keep expectations in check. I would’ve liked to listen to the choir if I had the chance. Not sure the admission price is worth it, but certainly worth visiting if you get free tickets.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 October 2023
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Lady Gigglemug
Monrovia, CA2,522 contributions
Beautiful- outside and in!!
Oct 2023 • Solo
This grand, historic building never fails to catch my eye…I’ve passed by it so many times walking around Boston and finally had the chance to do a self guided tour on my last visit! Walking around these church grounds feels like walking around the ancient European cities and makes you forget you’re in Boston lol!

The building itself was constructed in the late 1800s but the congregation was established all the way back in 1733! It always blows my mind how historic Boston is! The exterior is covered in so many intricate carvings including gargoyles, depicting saints, and telling various stories.

Tickets for the self guided tours are $10 (as of October 2023) and include a pamphlet with info on the points of interest and a site map. There’s a gift shop at the entrance and the staff are super friendly! There were even quite a few free posters of the church.

Inside is very grandiose and beautiful- tons of stained glass panels, a giant organ, a massive cross hanging above the ornate altar and surrounded by a rotunda of lovely stained glass windows - definitely worth a visit.

They also offer walking tours and guided tours at various times listed in their website, as well as occasional organ concerns open to the public.

The church is located right in Copley Square and is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy history and especially ornate architecture. It’s handicap accessible with plenty of space inside to maneuver. I visited on a Tuesday afternoon and almost had the place to myself. Lovely visit - highly recommend!!
Written 16 November 2023
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Roary
Vancouver, Canada3,038 contributions
Quick visit
Oct 2023 • Friends
My hotel gave us free tickets to go to Trinity Church so thought it be worth visiting. It’s a nice church with a lot of history and quite grand. I’m afraid to say that if you’ve visited the churches and cathedrals in Europe, this church may not be as exciting so keep expectations in check. I would’ve liked to listen to the choir if I had the chance. Not sure the admission price is worth it, but certainly worth visiting if you get free tickets.
Written 28 October 2023
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,056 contributions
Serene, spiritual experience with great choir
Oct 2023 • Solo
Really gorgeous, peaceful, historical church in the heart of Boston. Come, sit, and take in the serenity and peace of this church; you won't be hassled or interrupted. The choir is superb and deserves its wonderful reputation.
Written 17 October 2023
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RM
15 contributions
So glad I stopped by
Jul 2023
A lovely Sunday service in such a beautiful and historic church. I was so amazed by the design of the building. It is worth your time to attend and enjoy the choir and the architecture.
Written 22 July 2023
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Frances A
8 contributions
Must visit historical landmark.
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing historical church. We were blessed to visit while the amazing church choir was practicing. So happy we walked in to take a moment to reflect on the great Christian leaders who built this country. The church is older than the U.S. so you can imagine the history.
Written 30 April 2023
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kay-cee-1138
Houston, TX443 contributions
Oasis in the city
Sep 2022
We weren't sure what to expect at Trinity Church, by Copley Square. But from the first step inside the door, we realized that it was someplace special. Trinity had been built sometime in the late 19th Century, and its style both inside and out is quite unique. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and were suprised at how few other visitors there were. But that was just as well, since it was quiet and peaceful within, conducive to just sitting for a while in reflection and to appreciating quietly the interior which seems both ornate and simple at the same time.
Unlike the more well-known Gothic style, that of Trinity is more Romanesque; that is, an older form with rounded arches and barrel vaulting. However, there are many lovely stained glass windows along both sides, and a large pipe organ above the entrance portal and in the left transcept, was playing quietly (well, quietly, as organs go...) nearly the entire time we were there.
The staff were all pleasant and helpful. The admission price for a "self-guided tour" was $10 a person, and we did not begrudge the amount for an instant. This reviewer, for one, would have gladly paid twice that for the privilege of seeing this distinctive and lovely church up close.
Written 29 October 2022
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AG
Prince William County, VA75 contributions
Beautiful but $$$$ for a church
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful church but $40 for a family of four is extremely overpriced. I thought the church would be bigger than it was and more detailed. I thought the price was absurd for a church since the beginning but rationalized it as “well be here for at least an hour, so it’s fine.” Nope! 15 minutes later and we were done.

Save your money and just do Old South Church at the other end of Copley. Free and has a similar look.
Written 17 August 2022
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judilater
Los Angeles, CA11 contributions
Don't Miss the Windows
Jul 2022
Right in the middle of historic Boston, so you can't claim it's out of your way. Stop in, pick up a guide brochure, and enjoy the magnificent Bourne Jones and other windows.
Written 20 July 2022
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Samantha C
24 contributions
Old next to the new
Apr 2022
One thing that I always think is cool about this city is that you have the historic buildings mixed right in with the new ones.
Written 15 July 2022
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stephen D
Staten Island, NY26 contributions
Beautiful church
Jun 2022
Sunday morning, my wife and I attended their outdoor mass. Once the mass concluded we were able to visit the inside of the church and it was simple beautiful. The entire church grounds were priceless. There are many churches in Boston to visit but the Trinity Church was just simply special.
Written 29 June 2022
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