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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $45.95

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Tue 24 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)

dansceeam

Dec 2018

Bruce did such an amazing job. His knowledge of the History of New York was unbelievable. It was absolutely freezing during our tour so he changed things up abut and we did a lot of it inside. I would highly recommend ANY tour he does! Thanks Bruce!!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

I want to thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on the "Hamilton & Washington in New York" tour. I really hope to see you on the "Brooklyn Revolution" or "Secret Places of Central Park" tour soon. Thanks again, Bruce

americanhistorybuff1

Nov 2018

Bruce was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. So much history in lower Manhattan, and he knows all the secret spots. My husband is a history buff and he even learned new things about Hamilton & Washington and their period in history. We highly recommend this tour but remember most of it is outside (except for a quick coffee/potty break) so dress appropriate. Even in the cold of November it was well worth it!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

I'm very glad you and your husband enjoyed and discovered new history on the Hamilton & Washington in New York City tour. Thank you very much for your recommendation. Bruce

167kathrynd

Nov 2018

From the minute that we met up with Bruce on the steps of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom's House we were entranced with Bruce's knowledge and history retelling skills. His knowledge and love of the history of this subject matter were highly apparent in this ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TOUR! It was a cold day but as we walked we didn't feel it because we were enjoying every minute. He made it nice for us halfway through and we got inside for awhile where we could get something warm to drink/eat and he told us about the history while we rested for a few minutes. Nice move on a cold day. There were three of us in my part of the 12 person small group tour, me- an avid history buff, my one daughter-in-law that was newly interested in Hamilton (from seeing the musical and reading the entire Chernow book) and learning more of the era of the war and my other daughter-in-law who didn't know much about the subject but was looking forward to learning something new and exploring the city. This tour was highly informative to all three of us even with our different history interest levels and I would highly recommend it to anyone no matter what you know or don't know about history. Throw away your memories of your boring high school history class when you take this tour. This was fun and definitely NOT boring. Bruce started from early in the history of the subject so anyone with even just a small amount of knowledge of it could easily "catch up" to any others in the group that might be very knowledgeable. He was highly entertaining and easy to understand and beautifully articulated with great insight about the people, places and events of that period in New York's history. Also, because many of us were taking this tour because of a new interest in Mr. Hamilton due from seeing the musical, "Hamilton", Bruce related many of his facts as like footnotes to parts of the show. He explained the meaning of certain lyrics or showed us the places where the different songs actually happened. It really brought the musical to life if you are one of the lucky ones to have seen it. But he also did not over do the tour with all references to the musical. He was very good at just a little reference here or there to please the fans of the show without putting too much emphasis on it entirely so as to not confuse anyone who has not seen the play. He did a great job making it fun for all. I was amazed by his use of quotes, stories, footnotes and pictures to back up his oral presentation. I've been on many tours in many historical places and this, Bruce's tour, was by far the best one. It is now my favorite one because besides just the fact that he was knowledgeable and easy to understand; his use of so many moving quotes and historical accounts of the events added a higher understanding of the subject than any tour or lecture I've experienced. And he had most of the very heartfelt quotes memorized which was amazing to me. It all made you feel that you were right there, living it, part of it all, with all the famous people. There were even quotes that were so moving it made you tear up. I was sad when we got to the end. Next time I go to New York City I want to take his other tours and explore Central Park and Brooklyn. Maybe even take this one again!! This is a must do tour for anyone with even the smallest amount of interest in history.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

My utmost thanks for taking the time to write your review. When I first created the tour I could only hope that people will experience it and enjoy it as you did. I look forward to seeing the three of you again soon. Bruce