Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour in New York City
by Revolutionary Tours NYC
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This walking tour in New York City lasts about three hours and covers significant Revolutionary War events related to Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. The group is limited to 16 people and led by a licensed New York City tour guide and historian with over 20 years of experience. The tour begins in Lower Manhattan and includes stops at Bowling Green, where the destruction of King George III’s lead statue is explained, and a nearby site discussing New York City at the start of the Revolutionary War and Hamilton’s early life. It continues to Fraunces Tavern Museum, where Washington said farewell to his officers. The tour then moves to the New York Stock Exchange to discuss Hamilton’s financial policies and to Wall Street, focusing on Hamilton’s Bank of New York and Aaron Burr’s political ambitions. Next is Federal Hall, the first U.S. Capitol building, site of the first Congress meeting and Washington’s inauguration; note that Federal Hall is closed on weekends. The final stop is Trinity Church graveyard, where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton and other Revolutionary War figures are buried; entry depends on the church’s open hours. The guide covers key moments such as the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, the aftermath of the Battle of Brooklyn, Hamilton’s role in the ratification of the Constitution and the Compromise of 1790, and the duel between Hamilton and Burr. The tour proceeds mostly on foot through historic streets and includes all guiding services. Gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start of tour - Hamilton's Treasury building site
This stop introduces the tour led by a licensed NYC guide with over 20 years of experience. It highlights the significance of this building to Alexander Hamilton’s role as the first Secretary of the Treasury and provides background on the American Revolution and its relevance today. The discussion lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Bowling Green
At Bowling Green, visitors learn about events leading up to the Revolutionary War, including the destruction of the 4,000-pound lead statue of King George III. This stop lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Early New York City and Hamilton's origins
This stop focuses on New York City at the beginning of the Revolutionary War and covers Alexander Hamilton’s early life and background. The guide spends about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Fraunces Tavern Museum
At Fraunces Tavern, where George Washington said farewell to his officers, the guide explains Washington’s unusual departure as a military leader and shares related historical stories. This stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
New York Stock Exchange
Visitors learn about Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan and his connection to the New York Stock Exchange during this 15-minute stop.
15 min
Wall Street
This stop covers Hamilton’s Bank of New York and includes stories about Aaron Burr’s political ambitions. The guide spends about 20 minutes discussing these topics.
20 min
Federal Hall
Federal Hall is the site of the first U.S. Capitol under the Constitution, the first meeting of Congress, and Washington’s inauguration. Visitors learn about these events during this 20-minute stop. Note that the building is closed on weekends.
20 min
Trinity Church NYC
The tour ends at Trinity Church graveyard, where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton are buried, along with other Revolutionary War figures such as Hercules Mulligan. Entry depends on the church’s open hours. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Please meet in front of 1 Bowling Green, also known as the National Museum of the American Indian and the Alexander U.S. Custom House
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour in New York City
by Revolutionary Tours NYC
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$105.90Overview
This walking tour in New York City lasts about three hours and covers significant Revolutionary War events related to Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. The group is limited to 16 people and led by a licensed New York City tour guide and historian with over 20 years of experience. The tour begins in Lower Manhattan and includes stops at Bowling Green, where the destruction of King George III’s lead statue is explained, and a nearby site discussing New York City at the start of the Revolutionary War and Hamilton’s early life. It continues to Fraunces Tavern Museum, where Washington said farewell to his officers. The tour then moves to the New York Stock Exchange to discuss Hamilton’s financial policies and to Wall Street, focusing on Hamilton’s Bank of New York and Aaron Burr’s political ambitions. Next is Federal Hall, the first U.S. Capitol building, site of the first Congress meeting and Washington’s inauguration; note that Federal Hall is closed on weekends. The final stop is Trinity Church graveyard, where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton and other Revolutionary War figures are buried; entry depends on the church’s open hours. The guide covers key moments such as the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, the aftermath of the Battle of Brooklyn, Hamilton’s role in the ratification of the Constitution and the Compromise of 1790, and the duel between Hamilton and Burr. The tour proceeds mostly on foot through historic streets and includes all guiding services. Gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start of tour - Hamilton's Treasury building site
This stop introduces the tour led by a licensed NYC guide with over 20 years of experience. It highlights the significance of this building to Alexander Hamilton’s role as the first Secretary of the Treasury and provides background on the American Revolution and its relevance today. The discussion lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Bowling Green
At Bowling Green, visitors learn about events leading up to the Revolutionary War, including the destruction of the 4,000-pound lead statue of King George III. This stop lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Early New York City and Hamilton's origins
This stop focuses on New York City at the beginning of the Revolutionary War and covers Alexander Hamilton’s early life and background. The guide spends about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Fraunces Tavern Museum
At Fraunces Tavern, where George Washington said farewell to his officers, the guide explains Washington’s unusual departure as a military leader and shares related historical stories. This stop lasts around 15 minutes.
15 min
New York Stock Exchange
Visitors learn about Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan and his connection to the New York Stock Exchange during this 15-minute stop.
15 min
Wall Street
This stop covers Hamilton’s Bank of New York and includes stories about Aaron Burr’s political ambitions. The guide spends about 20 minutes discussing these topics.
20 min
Federal Hall
Federal Hall is the site of the first U.S. Capitol under the Constitution, the first meeting of Congress, and Washington’s inauguration. Visitors learn about these events during this 20-minute stop. Note that the building is closed on weekends.
20 min
Trinity Church NYC
The tour ends at Trinity Church graveyard, where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton are buried, along with other Revolutionary War figures such as Hercules Mulligan. Entry depends on the church’s open hours. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Please meet in front of 1 Bowling Green, also known as the National Museum of the American Indian and the Alexander U.S. Custom House
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.