Small-Group Alexander Hamilton Public Walking Tour in Philadelphia
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Starting at the President's House, we will discuss the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. We will pass by Independence Hall, the Second Bank of the United States, Carpenter's Hall, Dolly Madison's house, where Hamilton and Maria Reynolds lived, the First Bank of the United States, and Christ Church. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about a particular part of Hamilton's life.
Inclusions
What's included
- Live guided tour
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Home of George Washington and John Adams as Presidents
Home of 2nd Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention
Learn more about the banking system Hamilton set up
Home of the 1st Continental Congress, it was also home to the 1st Bank of the United States for a while
Across the street from here lived Maria Reynold's, Hamilton's mistress for a year. Introduced to James Madison by Aaron Burr, Dolly Todd became Dolly Madison
Across the street lived Alexander Hamilton and his family, 1 block from where Maria Reynold's lived
Created by Hamilton in 1791, this building was one of the first new U.S. government buildings and one of the first in Greco-Roman temple style, partially of marble
We end here at the grave of Robert Morris who turned down George Washington's offer to become the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet inside of the Visitor's Information Center at North-east corner of 6th and Market. just in front of the Gift Shop.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- phillyPHAT
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 266 experiences we list in Philadelphia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 81 of 266.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and the birthplace of American independence, with Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, museums and markets.
Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn and was the capital of the United States for a decade in the 1790s. In Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the Constitution drafted in 1787, is a World Heritage site, and the Liberty Bell is displayed nearby. Elfreth's Alley, a lane of small 18th-century houses, is among the oldest residential streets in the country.
Top-ranked sights in Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Center, Carpenters' Hall , President's House.
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