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Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

4.9 · 64 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 3h ✓ Free cancellation
Discover Hamilton's NY -small group

At a glance

Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan is a 3h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Alexander Hamilton Live. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $199 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: FREE Souvenir Map of sites from Hamilton Musical, FREE Souvenir Map of Colonial New York, FREE use of Wireless Receiver to hear every word.

Highlights

  • Small group of up to 4 people for a more personal experience
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 17 stops in one well-planned itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
3h
Group
Small group, up to 4 travellers
Languages
English
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Join Alexander Hamilton on an immersive journey through Colonial New York.

If you are interested in the Musical you will love this tour. Let your guide explain what really happened at the locations of these songs:

Act 1
Aaron Burr, Sir
My Shot
The Story of Tonight
Wait for it
The Schuyler Sisters
Farmer Refuted
Right Hand Man
Non-Stop
Dear Theodosia

Act 2
Blow us all away
The Room Where It Happens
What’d I Miss
Cabinet Battle #1
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
Schuyler Defeated
Hurricane
The Reynolds Pamphlet
Burn
Your Obedient Servant
Best of Wives and Best of Women
Election of 1800

If you are interested in history, you will discover over 70 locations important to Alexander Hamilton, New York and the creation of our great nation. 

A wireless audio receiver and headphones are made available so you do not miss any of Hamilton's wit and wisdom. AH is played by Scott MacScott CTM, Professional Reenactor, TV and Movie actor, Licensed NYC Guide, Chairman Emeritus of IATM.

What's included

What's included

  • FREE Souvenir Map of sites from Hamilton Musical
  • FREE Souvenir Map of Colonial New York
  • FREE use of Wireless Receiver to hear every word
  • FREE Souvenir over the ear headphones
  • Most Extensive Colonial Tour - over 70 sites
  • Licensed Master NYC Tour Guide/Actor/Historian

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 10m

    Lower Manhattan was Colonial New York City. The city wall was located by Chambers Street.

  2. Stop 2 · 10m

    The center of Colonial New York. Hamilton became an orator and soldier on this town Common.

  3. Stop 3 · 10m

    I could have ended up being buried here but destiny led me to create the New York Manumission Society.

  4. Stop 4 · 10m

    Alexander Hamilton watched trees being planted in the common which turned it into a park as well as the construction of City Hall. We visit all three City Halls of New York City on our tour.

  5. Stop 5 · 10m

    The Main thoroughfare in New York

  6. Stop 6 · 10m

    Site of America's first war memorial

  7. Stop 7 · 10m

    Thank you Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for a lovely dinner. I got more than I gave in "The Room Where it Happened" and was able to create the precursor to the Federal Reserve Bank.

  8. Stop 8 · 10m

    Alexander Hamilton's last townhouse was located here. This was his city address when he died.

  9. Stop 9 · 10m

    Touch my stone at the cornerstone of my creation. The American financial system.

  10. Stop 10 · 10m

    Alexander Hamilton lived and worked here as well as Aaron Burr.

  11. Stop 11 · 10m

    The first Capitol of the United States of America

  12. Stop 12 · 10m

    What started with stockjobbers meeting under a buttonwood tree expanded greatly under my guidance as Secretary of Treasury. Did I mention that my Bank of New York was the first stock traded at the NYSE.

  13. Stop 13 · 10m

    Formally Brewer Street but renamed Stone Street when it was the first paved Street in NYC. Former Law Office of Alexander Hamilton and still serving many a fine brew.

  14. Stop 14 · 10m

    Drinks, meals, newspapers, lodging, the center of our government and so much more

  15. Stop 15 · 10m

    Learn why the Alexander Hamilton Custom House is so ornate and how pirates made it so.

  16. Stop 16 · 10m

    Feel the wrath of our rebellious forefathers.

  17. Stop 17 · 10m

    The final resting place of Alexander, Eliza and Philip Hamilton.

Meeting point

Alexander Hamilton will be found near the benches of the SW corner of Center St. and Chambers St.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Any child rate applies only when sharing with a paying adult. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair accessible, subject to local construction changes.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Check the weather reports on the day of the tour; if there is a chance of rain, please bring your own umbrella. Tour is subject to cancellation due to severe weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved through the streets of Lower Manhattan. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
  • For sunny days, be sure to bring a hat, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water
  • Optional wireless receivers are provided free of charge and are collected at the end of the tour. The participant is responsible to hand back to receiver and headset in working order in order or is subject to pay the $60 replacement fee if damaged due to abuse or negligence.
  • Souvenir over the ear headphones are free of charge and yours to keep.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund..

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan take?

The experience lasts about 3h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $199 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

FREE Souvenir Map of sites from Hamilton Musical; FREE Souvenir Map of Colonial New York; FREE use of Wireless Receiver to hear every word; FREE Souvenir over the ear headphones; Most Extensive Colonial Tour - over 70 sites; Licensed Master NYC Tour Guide/Actor/Historian.

Where does it start?

Alexander Hamilton will be found near the benches of the SW corner of Center St. and Chambers St.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.

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