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New York: The Story of Alexander Hamilton In Lower Manhattan

New York: The Story of Alexander Hamilton In Lower Manhattan

Overview

Stroll the streets of New York’s oldest neighborhood as you retrace the steps of one of our greatest locals and founding father, Mr. Alexander Hamilton. Discover how Wall Street, the Stock Exchange, and our financial system began with this young immigrant. We'll end at the historic Fraunces Tavern where you have the option of complimenting your stroll through history with a pint at this colonial New York landmark.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $41.23

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $41.23

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What's Included

Check the oldest bars in New York where Hamilton himself used to drink with George Washington

Walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on 10 different stops on the route

Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Pass by Wall Street, Custom House, Federal reserve, and learn some less known Hamilton’s stories

Visit and learn about Trinity Church

Friendly Local, English-speaking guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small group tour with a maximum of 16 people
Please dress comfortably and appropriate for the weather as much of the tour takes place outside
Guides required to regularly wash hands
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Intrepid Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

What To Expect

Trinity Church

Drop by the oldest church in NYC and see its magnificent exterior and experience the history of the church from the 1690s to present day.

Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum

Explore the churchyard where city leaders, entrepreneurs and Alexander Hamilton himself are buried. See Hamilton’s monument and learn about his family tomb.

Zuccotti Park

You’ll “occupy Wall Street” at this famous privately held public space that was home to the protest movement for several months in the fall of 2011.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Right across from “the room where it happened” (aka Thomas Jefferson’s previous address) is one of 12 Federal Reserve banks. Hear about how founding father Alexander Hamilton devised a scheme to bring banking to the newly formed United States of America and view the awe-inspiring exterior of the richest bank in the world.

Federal Hall

George Washington was inaugurated here! Learn how the founding fathers came to terms in writing the Bill of Rights and view the beautifully domed National Monument that later served as a customs house and part of the Treasury Department in the 19th Century

Wall Street

The Dutch built a wall as part of their 1624 settlement. Today’s Wall Street marks where that wall once stood and is truly the beating heart of the country’s financial systems.

Fearless Girl

Take photos with this iconic statue that was part of a pop-up art installation across from the Wall Street Bull. Now she stands guard looking over the New York Stock Exchange.

New York Stock Exchange

From the opening bell to recession alerts, the New York Stock Exchange gauges the financial health of the United States. Experience the thrill of the iconic market at the close of their working day

Stone Street Historic District

Walk down the oldest (and first paved) street in NYC and take in iconic views that hearken back to NYC’s European founding.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Washington drank here! And you can, too! Learn about the history of the city’s oldest tavern that was a key part of the national government from 1785-1790. End your tour with an optional stop inside for drinks or dinner.

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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 (219)

Cristina B

Nov 2017

The tour guide, Evan was very informative. The tour is great for individuals who are not familiar with the American Revolution and America's Founding Fathers. It is also a fantastic prelude to the Hamilton Musical as it makes the show more understandable - it slows down the rapping that some of us could not catch up with the first time hearing the soundtrack, which I listened to a few times so I may make the most of the money I paid for the show's ticket. But the whole tour definitely made the Hamilton fascination more vivid as me and my friend got to see the places where a lot of the scenes (like "The Room Where It Happened") in the musical took place. So if you have all the time in New York City, want the whole Hamilton experience, and want to understand the show before you watch it, it is definitely my recommendation to do this waking tour!

Joanna B

Oct 2017

I booked the Hamilton tour as our two girls are obsessed! I’m so glad that we told our guide Greg that they loved it, (we were really lucky that we were the only family on the tour) He was a fantastic guide, adding lyrics from the musical throughout. These went completely over mine & my husband’s heads, but we were enthralled. It was interesting, fun, we were able to ask questions & discuss points. The weather was lovely, which of course helped us have a great time. Our tour lasted longer than expected,but we didn’t mind, Greg was so affable & if we didn’t have another place to visit we could have talked all evening in the Fraunces tavern. We were lucky enough to have a backstage tour of the Richard Rodgers theatre the day after this walking tour & we were gutted we couldn’t tell Greg! I would definitely recommend this tour, it helps to have some knowledge of Hamilton - more for the tour guides sake, we learned so much, not only about Hamilton, but New York.

Melissa B

Jul 2017

We had a great time on this tour with Evan! I had no idea there was an actual wall on Wall Street! We stopped there, saw the NYSE, Hamilton's grave, the park where the Occupy Wall Street-ers were, and a tavern where Hamiton and Burr spent their last nights. Evan knew a ton about Hamilton and NY history in general. He was a great tour guide and we'd love to do another tour with him and Urban Adventures again!