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New York City Historic Walking Tour of Hamilton and Washington

New York City Historic Walking Tour of Hamilton and Washington

Overview

Hamilton & Washington in New York City walking tour. American history comes alive on the streets where it happened as you find yourself in historic locations in Lower Manhattan critical to the lives and partnership of Hamilton and Washington. Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the revolt that followed, honor the American soldiers in the awe-inspiring aftermath of the Battle of Brooklyn, rejoice at the ratification of the Constitution and applaud Hamilton's achievement in the Compromise of 1790. Stand at the site of Washington's momentous inauguration, gain insights into the duel between Hamilton and Aaron Burr, pay your respects at the final resting place of the Hamiltons, and so much more. FACE MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED. Small group - Limited to 15 people.

City: New York City

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $45.95

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $45.95

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What's Included

Small group - Limited to 15 people.

Licensed New York City Tour Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours go out in rain, snow and shine. There are no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start of the tour.
Visit Revolutionary Tours NYC web site for additional later times/dates.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
You and your party are welcome to wear masks OUTDOORS. Wear them INDOORS. Don't take tour if anyone in party had COVID symptoms, or been within 6 ft of someone suspected case of COVID-19 in last 14 days.By taking tour, you and your party voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

What To Expect

Bowling Green

Discover the events that led up to the Revolutionary War on this historic site!

Fraunces Tavern Museum

This is the tavern where George Washington bade farewell to his officers. You'll learn about the farewell and other fascinating stories.

Wall Street

Relive George Washington's inauguration in 1789 on Wall Street. Hear stories of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.

New York Stock Exchange

We'll look at Alexander Hamilton's financial plan and his connection to this institution.

Federal Hall

Discover the site of the building that served as the first Capitol of the United States under the Constitution. We enter the building on days/times it is open.

Trinity Church

See the graveyard where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton are buried along with other notable Revolutionary War figures such as Hercules Mulligan. We enter on days/times it is open.

St. Paul's Chapel

See this historic chapel that was built in 1766 and the site where Washington attended services after his inauguration. You can enter the church after the tour on days/times it is open.

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 (94)

fiftiesgirll

Oct 2019

My husband and I took the Hamilton/ Washington tour the afternoon before we were to see the play. My big fear re Hamilton was missing a lot of the rap lyrics. So to prepare we listened to the whole play with lyrics. That allowed us to understand the words and to anticipate the events of the play.. I thought the tour might reinforce the story for us. Instead, In 3 hours, Bruce gave us a masters class in American revolutionary history. It was a complete game changer. The show had a context and a depth for us it would never have had otherwise. Beyond how this particular tour enhanced our experience, Bruce is one of the most enthusiastic, well spoken , knowledgeable guides we have ever had. He is so dedicated that he not only sends material after the tour, but my husband had a question he could not answer, so he researched it and sent that information to the group as well. I did not take this tour that seriously when I booked it. We do a lot of private and small group tours, This was about 20 people. But it felt completely intimate and Bruce answered every question. I like headphones. Bruce doesn't use them. But even with jackhammers in the background, no matter where I was standing, I heard EVERY word. He is that clear and able to project. We are history buffs and look for academics who also guide, Bruce is a professional tour guide. But he is as expert on this topic as any history professor. He has clearly read extensively. We cannot wait to take our next tour with Bruce.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you so much for your feedback on the Hamilton & Washington tour. I am very glad that the tour enhanced your experience of seeing the "Hamilton" musical. For the people who have seen it already or are going to see it, since the narrative of the tour follows the storyline of the musical, I hope the tour makes the history clearer and gives additional context. Thank you for your kind words. I hope to see you again on another tour. Bruce

caroli741

Oct 2019

My husband and I had a great tour. Bruce is so knowledgeable about Hamilton, Washington, and their lives, beliefs and personal standards. I enjoyed how he wove together the historical events with the Hamilton biography and the play. He shared historical pictures about the buildings we were standing in front of and walking through. It was a great tour, I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you very much for your recommendation and review of the Hamilton & Washington walking tour. I hope to see you on another tour soon. Bruce

drbenton38

Oct 2019

This was easily one of the best tours we have ever done! If you are a fan of the musical Hamilton, or even just a history buff, you will love this tour. Our tour guide, Bruce, was fantastic! He had so much enthusiasm for the subject, not to mention knowledge, that it was really infectious! We enjoyed the walk around lower Manhattan and learning so much about the relationship between Hamilton and Washington, and what was going on in NYC during the revolution. I highly recommend this tour!!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

I REALLY appreciate the time you took to write the review and the recommendation. Yes, fans of the musical appreciate the tour as do history buffs, as do people who don't know much about this history. I hope to see you on another tour soon. Thank you, Bruce