Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour
Description
Embark on the Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary tour, a captivating journey through history led by a seasoned New York City tour guide and historian with over 25 years of expertise. Immerse yourself in the vibrant past as American history unfolds on the streets where it happened. Stroll through historic Lower Manhattan, where the lives and partnership of Hamilton and Washington come to life. Experience pivotal moments such as the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the ensuing revolt. Pay tribute to American soldiers in the stirring aftermath of the Battle of Brooklyn. Celebrate the ratification of the Constitution and marvel at Hamilton’s masterful Compromise of 1790. Stand in awe at the site of Washington’s momentous inauguration, delve into the dramatic duel between Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and honor the legacy of the Hamiltons at their final resting place. Join us for an unforgettable journey through America’s founding era, where every step tells a story.
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This is an immersive tour for lovers of United States’ history and the musical Hamilton! The highly-rated tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience. You will gain greater insight and understanding of the people and events of the American Revolution and their relevance to today's world. Through fascinating stories along our engaging walk, you’ll be drawn into the past as you learn about an incredible history! NOTE: The stop times listed are estimated. At this stop, discover the importance of this building to Alexander Hamilton's role as the first Secretary of the Treasury.
Discover the events that led up to the Revolutionary War on this historic site! Learn about the destruction of the 4,000 pound lead statue of King George III.
Learn about New York City at the start of the Revolutionary War and Alexander Hamilton's origins.
This is the tavern where George Washington bade farewell to his officers. You'll learn about his nearly unprecedented departure as a military leader and other fascinating stories.
We'll look at Alexander Hamilton's financial plan and his connection to this institution.
Learn about Hamilton's Bank of New York, and hear stories of Aaron Burr's political aspirations.
Discover the site of the building that served as the first Capitol of the United States under the Constitution, the first meeting of Congress, and Washington's inauguration. Note that the building is closed on weekends.
Visit the graveyard where Alexander and Eliza Hamilton are buried, along with other notable Revolutionary War figures such as Hercules Mulligan. NOTE that we enter on days/times it is open.
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Important Information
- 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 RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Reviews(197)
Bruce Was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgable and very enthusasitc. He really did an excellent job. Greg Mancini
Bruce is an incredibly knowledgeable and deeply passionate New York City tour guide. More than that, he is exceptionally gifted at sharing historical stories about the city, places and spaces that tell the story of our nation. My 11 year old daughter and I took the 3-hour Washington & Hamilton Revolutionary walking tour. We learned so much! We saw so much. When we return to the city, we will go on another one of Bruce's tours - - he made history come alive.
My husband and I were visiting NYC from London. We had a great time learning about early American political history from our very knowledgeable guide. It was raining a bit, but it was just fine. Our guide really brought history to life and we learned a great deal…thanks so much for the badges! Would highly recommend!
Thank you both so much for taking the Hamilton & Washington tour and for visiting from London! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour and learned some new things about early American history. I appreciate your recommendation. I hope to see you again for another tour on your next visit to New York City. Thanks again, Bruce
Bruce was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The pace of the tour was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Thank you very much for taking the Hamilton & Washington tour and for your wonderful review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and hope to see you again on another tour. Bruce
Great walking tour to learn about Washington and Hamilton and their time in New York. Informative and enjoyable tour with lots of details that we didn’t know. Highly recommend for any history buffs and even children who enjoy learning a piece of American history. My son truly enjoys this walking tour!
Thank you very much for taking the Hamilton & Washington Revolutionary tour. Yes, there's so much history in New York City that most people don't know about. I'm glad your son enjoyed it too! Thank you also for your recommendation. I hope to see you on another tour. Thanks again, Bruce
Bruce was incredibly knowledgeable and presented the information in an engaging and interesting manner. I think everyone in the group came away knowing a lot more about Washington, Hamilton, and NYC!
Many thanks for your review and your complimentary words. It is wonderful to share the history, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the experience. I hope to see you again on another tour. Bruce
Even though the weather wasn’t the best for a walking tour that day, I had my umbrella and a rain jacket, and I LOVED this tour! Bruce was an AMAZING tour guide, and he really brought history alive with his enthusiasm and details on these remarkable people. You come away with a real appreciation on how important NYC events were with the start of the United States as a country, and you just want to study even more after you get home. I loved walking in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, and I’m grateful I was able to do this. Bruce also generously sent us a follow up email with a list of additional resources, books and movies. Fantastic tour, and I learned so much.
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you loved the Hamilton & Washington tour and that you have greater insights into New York City's importance in the Revolutionary era. It's very gratifying to know that people enjoy the tour and are learning from it. It would be a pleasure to see you again on another tour. Thanks again, Bruce
Even though the weather wasn’t the best for a walking tour that day, I had my umbrella and a rain jacket, and I LOVED this tour! Bruce was an AMAZING tour guide, and he really brought history alive with his enthusiasm and details on these remarkable people. You come away with a real appreciation on how important NYC events were with the start of the United States as a country, and you just want to study even more after you get home. I loved walking in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, and I’m grateful I was able to do this. Bruce also generously sent us a follow up email with a list of additional resources, books and movies. Fantastic tour, and I learned so much.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Hamilton & Washington tour. I'm so pleased that you came away with a greater appreciation for this important American and New York City history. I hope to see you again on another tour soon. Bruce
After a lot of research, we chose the Washington & Hamilton walking tour because I’m a big fan of Hamilton (the musical) and was curious how it connects to real history, but I also wanted a tour that went beyond the musical. Bruce absolutely delivered. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about American history (and about making sure every guest on his tour has a great experience). We left having learned so much that was completely new to us, along with a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the Revolutionary era and the real people behind the story; far beyond what you get from the musical alone. Hamilton fans will especially love this tour, particularly the fun Q&A Bruce weaves in throughout. Highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in American history or Hamilton or both! Touring with Bruce is a must do when you’re in the “greatest city in the world.”
Many thanks for your review of the Washington & Hamilton tour. It's always great to have Hamilton musical fans on the tour, looking to expand their understanding of the history. Thank you also for your kind words and recommendation. I hope to see you on another tour soon. With gratitude, Bruce
Guide was exceptionally knowledgeable – – – however I do not like being required to put 100 characters minimum in this evaluation
Your review and kind words are much appreciated. Thank you for taking the Hamilton & Washington tour. I hope to see you again soon. Bruce
