Small-Group Alexander Hamilton Public Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic President's House
  • Visit the iconic Independence Hall
  • Learn about Hamilton's banking system
  • Discover where Hamilton discussed the Constitution
  • End the tour at Christ Church and Robert Morris' grave

Meeting Point

Meet in front of the Visitor's Information Center at North-east corner of 6th and Market. On colder days we will meet inside next to the Gift Shop.

Meeting point

599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 , United States

End point

End Point

Christ Church Burial Area, Robert Morris' Grave

Meeting point

22 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

The President's House

Home of George Washington and John Adams as Presidents

Duration 10 minutes
2

Independence Hall

Home of 2nd Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention

3

Second Bank of the United States

Learn more about the banking system Hamilton set up

Duration 5 minutes
4

Franklin Court

See where Hamilton, Madison and Franklin discussed the Constituion

Duration 5 minutes
5

Carpenters' Hall

Home of the 1st Continental Congress, it was also home to the 1st Bank of the United States for a while

Duration 10 minutes
6

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

Duration 5 minutes
7

Merchant Exchange Building

Across the street lived Alexander Hamilton and his family, 1 block from where Maria Reynold's lived

Duration 5 minutes
8

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

Duration 5 minutes
9

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?

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Minimum age is 10 years
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What our experts say

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    Try a cheesesteak at nearby Pat's.
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    Visit the Liberty Bell after the tour.
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    Check out the Museum of the American Revolution.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring water; it can be a long walk!

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