Lower Manhattan Hamilton and Burr Walking Tour

Follow your guide on a trip through history and learn about the "Duel that Changed a Nation" between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Meet your guide at the corner of Broadway and Murray Street to journey into the streets of Lower Manhattan, past architectural icons and towering landscapes as your guide tells stories that bring the past to life. 

You'll experience the city before, during and after the American Revolution and learn how the Big Apple was torn apart, burnt down, and rebuilt before becoming one of the financial centers of the world.

There will be plenty of spots to sit and rest as your guide shares tales of political debates gone wrong and points out some of the oldest remaining buildings in the city, like Federal Hall and Trinity Church Graveyard. You'll also see sites as they were during the time of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr as you follow their path to the duel that took place in 1804.

See original historical documents, plus letters between Hamilton and Burr, before ending your tour at Trinity Church.

Hamilton, Burr and the Duel that Changed a Nation

Forget everything you think you know about Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr! Take a stroll through the lives of these two incredible men. We’ll tell you the story NO ONE else can. Who were these men really? You will be stunned at how different the reality is from what we believe today.

Your guide will be Karen Q, NYC Historian, Author and regular contributor to Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum.

NOTE: NOTE: Karen Q will appear in period costume on Saturdays through the end of September as her living history character "Mrs. Q'!

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
There are plenty of places to sit along the tour route to minimize standing, as well as restrooms
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers