Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

4.9 (64 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Join Alexander Hamilton on an immersive journey through Colonial New York.

If you are interested in the Musical you will love this tour. Let your guide explain what really happened at the locations of these songs:

Act 1
Aaron Burr, Sir
My Shot
The Story of Tonight
Wait for it
The Schuyler Sisters
Farmer Refuted
Right Hand Man
Non-Stop
Dear Theodosia

Act 2
Blow us all away
The Room Where It Happens
What’d I Miss
Cabinet Battle #1
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
Schuyler Defeated
Hurricane
The Reynolds Pamphlet
Burn
Your Obedient Servant
Best of Wives and Best of Women
Election of 1800

If you are interested in history, you will discover over 70 locations important to Alexander Hamilton, New York and the creation of our great nation. 

A wireless audio receiver and headphones are made available so you do not miss any of Hamilton's wit and wisdom. AH is played by Scott MacScott CTM, Professional Reenactor, TV and Movie actor, Licensed NYC Guide, Chairman Emeritus of IATM.

What's included

  • FREE Souvenir Map of sites from Hamilton Musical
  • FREE Souvenir Map of Colonial New York
  • FREE use of Wireless Receiver to hear every word
  • FREE Souvenir over the ear headphones
  • Most Extensive Colonial Tour - over 70 sites
  • Licensed Master NYC Tour Guide/Actor/Historian
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
    10m
    Lower Manhattan was Colonial New York City. The city wall was located by Chambers Street.
  2. City Hall Park
    10m
    The center of Colonial New York. Hamilton became an orator and soldier on this town Common.
  3. African Burial Ground National Monument
    10m
    I could have ended up being buried here but destiny led me to create the New York Manumission Society.
  4. New York City Hall
    10m
    Alexander Hamilton watched trees being planted in the common which turned it into a park as well as the construction of City Hall. We visit all three City Halls of New York City on our tour.
  5. Broadway Theatre
    10m
    The Main thoroughfare in New York
  6. St. Paul's Chapel
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Site of America's first war memorial
  7. Federal Reserve Bank of New York
    10m
    Thank you Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for a lovely dinner. I got more than I gave in "The Room Where it Happened" and was able to create the precursor to the Federal Reserve Bank.
  8. One Chase Manhattan Plaza
    10m
    Alexander Hamilton's last townhouse was located here. This was his city address when he died.
  9. Museum of American Finance
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Touch my stone at the cornerstone of my creation. The American financial system.
  10. Wall Street
    10m
    Alexander Hamilton lived and worked here as well as Aaron Burr.
  11. Federal Hall
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The first Capitol of the United States of America
  12. New York Stock Exchange
    10m
    What started with stockjobbers meeting under a buttonwood tree expanded greatly under my guidance as Secretary of Treasury. Did I mention that my Bank of New York was the first stock traded at the NYSE.
  13. Stone Street
    10m
    Formally Brewer Street but renamed Stone Street when it was the first paved Street in NYC. Former Law Office of Alexander Hamilton and still serving many a fine brew.
  14. Fraunces Tavern Museum
    10m
    Drinks, meals, newspapers, lodging, the center of our government and so much more
  15. United States Custom House
    10m
    Learn why the Alexander Hamilton Custom House is so ornate and how pirates made it so.
  16. Bowling Green
    10m
    Feel the wrath of our rebellious forefathers.
  17. Trinity Church NYC
    10m
    The final resting place of Alexander, Eliza and Philip Hamilton.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Alexander Hamilton will be found near the benches of the SW corner of Center St. and Chambers St.

End point

The Tour ends where Alexander Hamilton was laid to rest with his wife Eliza and eldest son Philip - Trinity Church

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Any child rate applies only when sharing with a paying adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair accessible, subject to local construction changes.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Check the weather reports on the day of the tour; if there is a chance of rain, please bring your own umbrella. Tour is subject to cancellation due to severe weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved through the streets of Lower Manhattan. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
  • For sunny days, be sure to bring a hat, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water
  • Optional wireless receivers are provided free of charge and are collected at the end of the tour. The participant is responsible to hand back to receiver and headset in working order in order or is subject to pay the $60 replacement fee if damaged due to abuse or negligence.
  • Souvenir over the ear headphones are free of charge and yours to keep.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund..

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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