Hamilton Musical Walking Tour: Broadway History Exploration
4.9
251 Ratings
New York
Experience the magic of Hamilton the musical with a walking tour that takes you through the history of Broadway. Explore the locations that inspired the songs and learn about the life of Alexander Hamilton. Get your personal listening device and immerse yourself in the music and history of this Tony Award-winning production.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York - View the turret shaped conference room a modern day room where it happened.
  • Trinity Church - Hamilton Graveyard
  • Bowling Green - Oldest Park in NYC
  • Federal Hall - First capital of US
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Tour conducted with UHF personal listening devices for clear audio
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a guided journey through the ascension and ultimate downfall of New York’s most eminent Founding Father, Hamilton. This expedition is tailored for individuals who have experienced or intend to see the Broadway show that clinched 11 Tony Awards, or those who simply can’t get enough of the cast album. The tour contextualizes the songs, history, and geographies of lower Manhattan. Each song is associated with its real-life location, incorporating additional points of interest that further depict the era and localities where Alexander Hamilton resided and met his end. Each attendee will be provided with a Personal Listening Device to ensure every word and melody is heard, regardless of the city’s ambient noise.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour “may” not be for children under the age of 9. There is a fair amount of historical information and stories, sometimes the younger children can become bored. However, you know your child best and this is more of a guideline than a rule.
  • I try to keep the harsher language out of the tour, but it is impossible to eliminate certain profanities and parents should be prepared for their children to hear this.
  • We do visit the gravesites
  • Tours are subject to cancellation when Wind Chill falls below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Location
Staten Island Ferry Terminal
The tour meets INSIDE the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Manhattan) on the second floor. We will meet at the far end of the middle row of seats between Door #1 and Door #2. Your guide will be at the far end holding an iPad with a Hamilton Tour Logo on the screen.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Emma_w
Apr 23, 2024
Dynamic, engaging, well-informed tour by a friendly, animated and knowledgeable guide! - Leo was just fantastic, through and through. His passion for all things Hamilton / Washington / downtown NYC was palpable and infectious. I brought my 8-year-old, who has a burgeoning interest in American history, and Leo's presentation was incredible food for her intellectual curiosity. Leo brought the rich history of the neighborhood to life, mapping it against references in the Hamilton score (which he played for us on our earbud devices), lifting out hidden meanings, historical references, pointing out how Lin-Manuel Miranda borrowed from and honored other hip-hop artists and musical theater composers. He was thoughtful about balancing standing, walking and sitting time -- along with the need for restroom breaks -- making the 3-hour adventure fly by for my child and me. I only wish I'd taken his tour years ago, as it would've deepened my appreciation for both the musical and my hometown. Highly highly recommended for anyone interested in Hamilton the musical and/or the person, Washington, Jefferson, the American Revolution, downtown Manhattan, or any combination of the above. Thank you, Leo!!
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Amy_t
Apr 17, 2024
AMAZING!!! - We are huge Hamilton fans and were in NY to see the show for the first time. This was the perfect morning activity to learn more about the history! It was very interesting! We had so much fun!
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Katie_c
Apr 7, 2024
Awesome, Wow!!! - Our tour guide, Chazz, gave us the most well-researched, multi-faceted, well-composed experience on a windy and rainy day spring day. It was the perfect complement to our watching the musical the next day. We were our Hamilton shirts and sang our way through the rain. We are huge Hamilfans, especially our son, and this was our treat for his 12th birthday. He told me, "Mama, you told me that the tour guide will 'drop some knowledge' 😉, but I didn't expect him to have so many cool facts. It blew my mind." Book this tour to find out how Biggie Smalls, Titanic, and Texas almost became part of England are all related!
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Kelsey_b
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful - Leo was wonderful. Such a fascinating tour with an incredible tour guide. Learned so many cool things about the history of the area.
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Ian_s
Apr 2, 2024
Highly recommend for the HAMILTON FAN - What can I say other than "don't throw away your shot" too experience an amazing tour intertwining American history, on site locations and Hamilton music. This is a must do on your checklist when visiting Manhattan. Our guide Chaz was fantastic, fun, informative and a pretty good rapper 😁. Do yourself and your kids a favor and spend 3 hours in Downtown NYC and relive the stories of the founding fathers through the eyes of Lin Manuel Miranda!!!
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Daniel_m
Mar 31, 2024
Like the musical, lives up to the hype! - Leo's is a captivating storyteller which is fortunate because you're going to learn a lot! I've done many great walking tours and this one of the, if not the, best. He has so much to share about the history of NYC, the country, obviously the life of Alexander Hamilton, and the musical itself. Leo keeps the many layers connected and personal so the stories feel alive. The walking is fairly light and Leo looked after the group crossing busy streets, getting shelter from the weather, getting seats, and a restroom break.
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Sapriya_c
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour - Leo was a phenomenal tour guide! My 12 year old daughter and I really enjoyed learning a more about the Revolutionary War and the history of Manhattan. We also appreciated the comparison to the musical and ofcourse, the MUSIC during our walk.
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Kate_h
Mar 26, 2024
Great experience! - Chazz was Wonderful!! We really enjoyed all his stories and information! My teenage daughter is a Huge fan, and she enjoyed it too! (Seriously that is a Big compliment!!!). She liked how Chazz played snippets of the songs while he tied it into real history. I loved that we had earpieces, so I never felt that I missed anything because of traffic etc. I would definitely recommend this tour to fans of the show!
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Renee_l
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent tour - Very interesting with facts about the history of New York as well as the play. Highly recommended. Chaz is a great entertainer and story teller
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Paula_c
Apr 4, 2024
Hamiltonish Walking Tour - The tour guide, Chaz was awesome. He was knowledgeable and led the experience well. He was super helpful to ensure we arrived to the correct location. He provided technology so we could hear him. He covered much more than Hamilton facts which for me took away from the experience.
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