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Hamilton Live! Walking Tour in lower Manhattan

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Alexander Hamilton Live

Ages: Children (1–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides

10 min

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

10 min

The center of Colonial New York. Hamilton became an orator and soldier on this town Common.
African Burial Ground National Monument

10 min

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

10 min

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.
Broadway Theatre

10 min

The Main thoroughfare in New York
St. Paul's Chapel

10 min Admission included

Site of America's first war memorial
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

10 min

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.
One Chase Manhattan Plaza

10 min

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min

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

10 min Admission included

The first Capitol of the United States of America
New York Stock Exchange

10 min

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.
Stone Street

10 min

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.
Fraunces Tavern Museum

10 min

Drinks, meals, newspapers, lodging, the center of our government and so much more
United States Custom House

10 min

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

10 min

Feel the wrath of our rebellious forefathers.
Trinity Church NYC

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

The Tour ends where Alexander Hamilton was laid to rest with his wife Eliza and eldest son Philip - Trinity Church

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
We highly recommend to use restrooms immediately prior to starting the tour. There are no or limited restroom opportunities during the tour.
Please bring a government photo ID as security for the (optional) wireless audio receiver (headset). A cash or credit card deposit of $60 may also be used as security and refunded with the return of wireless receiver. Customer agrees to pay the $60 replacement fee if damaged due to abuse or negligence.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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..