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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $47.50

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Tue 24 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

Show 4 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (38)

janetk222

Aug 2018

Absolutely loved the Hamilton and Burr Walking Tour. Karen Q, the tour guide, is so knowledgeable about the subjects and shares so much information that you actually feel like you went back into history. We had two 8-year-olds with interest in history with us and they were able to recount many facts that they learned on the tour. We would definitely sign up for other tours like this one.

Alex T

Jul 2018

Enjoyable and informative "Burr/Hamilton" walking tour of Lower Manhattan with Karen. Wanted to do a private tour but only small group tour was available, which turned out just fine, fewer than a dozen people in the group. Karen is passionate about NYC history, and knows a ton, much of it from her own primary research. Recommended!

Dave S

Apr 2018

My family had the pleasure of taking the Hamilton and Burr walking tour with Karen before seeing the Broadway show later that day. We all enjoyed and and while I had some concerns about keeping my two girls (13 and 11) engaged in the topic for 2.5 hours, they enjoyed it immensely. I had read the book on Hamilton by Ron Chernow and Karen's tour added more depth to what I knew. She brought these important historical figures to life. Loved the extra details she gave about Burr's daughter Theodosia Burr.