Follow in the footsteps of one of the country’s most popular Founding Fathers—and discover many of Philadelphia’s key historic landmarks as you go—on this small-group Alexander Hamilton tour of the city. Meet your guide in Old City and set off on foot: in between spotting highlights like Independence Hall, Franklin Court, and Christ Church, you’ll learn about important chapters in Hamilton’s life.
- This small-group tour offers a personalized way to see the city
- Learn all about the life and times of Alexander Hamilton
- Discover many of Philadelphia’s best-known historic landmarks
- This tour is perfect for “Hamilton” fans and history lovers
What To Expect
The President’s House
Home of George Washington and John Adams as Presidents
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Independence Hall
Home of 2nd Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention
• Admission Ticket Free
Second Bank of the United States
Learn more about the banking system Hamilton set up
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Court
See where Hamilton, Madison and Franklin discussed the Constituion
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carpenters’ Hall
Home of the 1st Continental Congress, it was also home to the 1st Bank of the United States for a while
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merchant Exchange Building
Across the street lived Alexander Hamilton and his family, 1 block from where Maria Reynold’s lived
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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?
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 10 years
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Include
Live guided tour
Exclude
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Max group – 8
