See the best of New York's colonial and revolutionary past with a private guide
Private Walking Tour of Hamilton's New York
Summary Description
Highlights
- Walk where slaves were punished in City Hall Park
- See George Washington’s pew in St Paul’s Chapel
- Visit Alexander Hamilton’s grave at Trinity Church
- See where a mob tore down George III on Bowling Green
- Learn about how the British left New York in Battery Park
Description
The history of Hamilton and several Founding Father's New York holds many stories. As one of the oldest European-founded cities in North America, it is a great place to see important places for revolutionary American history. A former base of the British in the New World, it became the headquarters of the Crown Forces in the Revolutionary War. Avid musical fans will recall that New York City was also the capital of the nascent USA before it "was traded down the river" by Alexander Hamilton in a shrewd negotiation with James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. Journey with your guide through history to see places where, if events had turned out differently, the USA you know today would not exist (dare we mention "the room where it - may have -happened").
* Walk where slaves were punished and liberty poles put up in **City Hall Park**
* See George Washington’s pew in **St Paul’s Chapel**
* Spend time where the Bill of Rights was written at the **Federal Hall National Memorial**
* Visit Alexander Hamilton’s grave at **Trinity Church**
* Stop by the original national banks and learn about Hamilton's role in establishing the US credit system
* See where a mob tore down George III on Bowling Green
* Experience the feelings of a successful revolution at **Fraunces Tavern Museum** where you can imagine revolutionary brothers making declarations about "not throwing away their shots"
* Learn about how the British left New York in **Battery Park**
Included / Excluded
- A friendly and knowledgeable guide who will help you get the best possible experience.
- Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Start / End Locations
Start Location: New York City Hall, New York
Start Location Notes: Outside New York City Hall
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Please bring comfortable walking shoes
- Kids under 4 are free
- Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time
- Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains
- In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
About operator:
Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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