Eyes on Manhattan: Alexander Hamilton’s New York City – A Lower Manhattan Walking Tour
Trip Highlights
Bowling Green & Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
Fraunces Tavern
Federal Hall
Wall Street & the New York Stock Exchange
Federal Reserve & “The Room Where It Happens”
Trinity Graveyard
Description
Follow in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on this immersive walking tour through Lower Manhattan—the birthplace of New York City and the cradle of America’s political and financial power. From colonial cobblestones to world-famous landmarks, this tour traces Hamilton’s extraordinary rise from a young Caribbean immigrant to one of the most influential figures in American history.
Itinerary
Explore sites central to Revolutionary-era New York and Hamilton’s early life in the city.
Visit this historic gathering place of revolutionaries and learn about the political conversations that shaped a nation.
Stand where George Washington took the first presidential oath of office and where Hamilton shaped America’s financial future.
Discover how Hamilton’s economic vision laid the groundwork for the modern American financial system.
Learn the real history behind one of the musical’s most famous lyrics. Visit the real-world location tied to one of the musical’s most iconic numbers and learn the political compromise that inspired the lyric.
See Hamilton and wife, Eliza Hamilton’s final resting place.
Tour info
Alexander Hamilton Custom and The Museum of the American Indian at Bowling Green Park 1 Bowling Green New York NY
Open in Google MapsAlexander Hamilton Custom and The Museum of the American Indian at Bowling Green Park 1 Bowling Green New York NY
Open in Google MapsWhy take this tour?
Follow in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on this immersive walking tour through Lower Manhattan—the birthplace of New York City and the cradle of America’s political and financial power. From colonial cobblestones to world-famous landmarks, this tour traces Hamilton’s extraordinary rise from a young Caribbean immigrant to one of the most influential figures in American history.
Along the way, fans of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton will recognize the real places behind the lyrics. We connect Lin-Manuel Miranda’s storytelling to the true history—exploring how songs like “My Shot,” “The Room Where It Happens,” and “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” are rooted in real events that unfolded right where you’re standing.
Included
Guided Walking Tour
Excluded
Food and Drinks
Gratuity for your tour guide
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Tour Duration
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Group Size
Tours are available for groups up to 8 people.
Tours are available for groups up to 8 people.
Pricing
$249 for up to 8 people
$249 for up to 8 people
Customized Tours
If you would like a custom tour or would like a different date than we have scheduled, please contact me at 1-631-513-5090 or email rsoden2020@gmail.com.
Alternatively, you can book directly using the calendar.
If you would like a custom tour or would like a different date than we have scheduled, please contact me at 1-631-513-5090 or email rsoden2020@gmail.com.
Alternatively, you can book directly using the calendar.
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