Lower Manhattan Hamilton and Burr Walking Tour

Overview

Hamilton, Burr and the Duel that Changed a Nation

Forget everything you think you know about Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr! Take a stroll through the lives of these two incredible men. We’ll tell you the story NO ONE else can. Who were these men really? You will be stunned at how different the reality is from what we believe today.

Your guide will be Karen Q, NYC Historian, Author and regular contributor to Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum.

NOTE: NOTE: Karen Q will appear in period costume on Saturdays through the end of September as her living history character "Mrs. Q'!

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $47.50

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $47.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are plenty of places to sit along the tour route to minimize standing, as well as restrooms

What To Expect

City Hall Park

Learn about how one of the bitterest elections in American History lead two exceptional, successful men to the famous duel. Who really shot first?

St. Paul's Chapel

St. Paul's Chapel: Built in 1766, site of Washington's Presidential Inaugural Service

The Oculus

Seen from St. Paul's Graveyard - great photo opportunity!

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

We'll stop at the Federal Reserve, the site of Thomas Jefferson's home.

Wall Street

Walk the entire length of historic Wall Street

Federal Hall

Wall Street: Law offices of both Hamilton & Burr, Bank of NY, 1st Bank Bailout, Federall Hall and more!

Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum

Trinity Graveyard: Hercules Mulligan, Angelica Schuyler Church, Eliza and Alexander Hamilton

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (38)

Mary58

Mar 2022

We had the pleasure of having Karen as our guide on this fantastic walking tour. We booked the tour to find out more about the Hamilton/ Burr dynamic as we are Hamilton musical fans but we got so much more than we expected. Karen has an encyclopaedic knowledge on the time and historic locations within NY and we learned loads. We were lucky with the weather and the time totally flew by on the tour. We will definitely do another tour with Karen when we are next in NY. We also bought Karen’s book on Theodosia Burr which I’ve just finished- really enjoyed the book too. Thank you Karen for the great tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you so much for taking the tour, and for getting a copy of my book. I look forward to seeing you again!

Pamela_N

Nov 2021

Karen Q is passionate about history and her stories of both the personal and political lives of Hamilton and Burr were fascinating. She shared quite a few writings published during their lives, including a funny and (for the time) slightly bawdy poem about Burr’s romancing of his future wife, as well as paintings of significant people and places. Karen helps you to imagine the city as it was at the birth of our nation. I highly recommend this tour.

TravelerOfTimes

May 2021

I have studied the colonial era for decades, but always enjoy interacting with scholars of every kind with their ideas, learning, and passion for the period. Mrs Q (Karen) gave me perspectives, details, and background that enhanced what I knew and enabled my research to advance. Walking in the paths of our Founders (emotionally and physically) is transformative. In addition, her enthusiasm for the period, and her interest in the thoughts of her walking companions, is inspiring. I heartily and happily endorse the experience of Patriot Tours NYC. The Video (Zoom/YouTube) she produces delights as well. GregRobin Smith Benjamin Franklin - LIVE!

Response from Host

May 2021

Thank you, Sir!