Alexander Hamilton Walking Tour: Philadelphia's Historic Sites
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7 Ratings
Philadelphia
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Philadelphia's historic sites, exploring the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton. Visit Independence Hall, President's House, and more!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The President’s House - Home of George Washington and John Adams as Presidents
- Independence Hall - Home of 2nd Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention
- Second Bank of the United States - Learn more about the banking system Hamilton set up
- Franklin Court - See where Hamilton, Madison and Franklin discussed the Constituion
- Carpenters’ Hall - Home of the 1st Continental Congress, it was also home to the 1st Bank of the United States for a while
- Todd House - 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
- Merchant Exchange Building - Across the street lived Alexander Hamilton and his family, 1 block from where Maria Reynold’s lived
- First Bank of the United States - 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
- Christ Church - 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?
What's Included
- Live guided tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Beginning our journey at Independence Hall, we’ll delve into the history and era of Alexander Hamilton. Our tour includes stops at the President’s House, the esteemed portrait gallery inside the Second Bank of the United States, the historic Carpenter’s Hall, the residence of Dolly Madison, the home of Hamilton and Maria Reynolds, the primary Bank of the United States, concluding at Christ Church.
- Minimum age is 10 years
Location
Independence Visitor Center
Market Street
Meet in front of the Visitor's Information Center at North east corner of 6th and Market
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Kb
Jul 13, 2023
It was AWESOME - It was awesome and we learned a TON of information. We did a lot of walking in historic Philly. The tour guide (Reid) clearly loved what he was doing and had great details that are hard to find in mainstream textbooks. If you like anything having to do with Alexander Hamilton this walking tour is for you.
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Annro4749lh
Mar 28, 2023
The Only Way to Learn about Hamilton - Reid was an outstanding guide. His expertise and passion for Hamilton was perfect for my family. He shared so much information with us and helped us see the truth behind the musical. We appreciated hearing the music along the way and making connections to Hamilton's life, the musical and the city of Philadelphia. Thank you, Reid!
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Qi_t
Jul 17, 2022
Study your lyrics to really enjoy the walk. - Reid is very knowledgeable on Hamilton history and the early American history. He made the whole walk very relevant and well-paced. MY daughter, a major Hamilton buff told me that she learned quite a few things from the tour. She also enjoyed singing with Reid although I have no idea how the two of them could memorize all the lyrics.
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Heathercf1698it
Apr 25, 2022
So Much Fun to Sing Hamilton in Philly! - Reid was fantastic! He is very knowledgeable and energetic. He was also patient and responsive to my 10 year old’s questions, often engaging him in the narrative. Singing Hamilton songs on the streets of Philadelphia is great fun! If there was shade available, Reid found it, which was much appreciated. This tour was equally educational and entertaining. My younger daughter was not the target audience, but Reid’s songs had her dancing when possible and he kept the story moving despite her fidgeting. I’d say 9ish is about the youngest that’s good for this tour, unless the child is very into Hamilton and the history of the American Revolution, but the guide was very accommodating in any event. It is 2.5 hours with no bathroom breaks. There are frequent stops, sometimes with benches, if available, but it is good advice to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Highly recommend!
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Rachel_k
Apr 20, 2022
We had a great time! ... - We had a great time! Reid was a wealth of knowledge. His stories were fun and full of brain tingling facts. He took the preteen seeming to be disinterested in stride—- both loved it and learned so much sharing it with us the whole drive home! Thank you!
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338sharynw
Dec 30, 2019
Fabulous tour - Reid was an excellent guide, very well researched and entertaining. We all really enjoyed the tour, especially the sing-a-longs and seeing significant aspects of Hamilton’s life. Reid was very patient answering all of our questions. Loved every minute!
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Moshe_h
Nov 20, 2020
Educational - I enjoyed learning about the life and career of Alexander Hamilton and his relationships with other Founding Fathers. Wish I had dressed more warmly.
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