Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr NYC Historic Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Greenwich Village

  Alexander Hamilton Death Location near William Bayard’s House: At this quiet corner of Jane Street, you’ll stand near the location where Alexander Hamilton spent his final hours after being mortally wounded in the duel. Learn about his close friendship with William Bayard, how he was brought across the river from Weehawken, and the emotional final moments shared with his family.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Greenwich Village

  Aaron Burr House: Step outside Aaron Burr’s former residence, nestled on one of the Village’s most charming streets. Discover how Burr lived after the duel, his fall from political grace, and the rumors of his complex private life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Greenwich Village

  Louisa Schuyler “Lincoln Home”: This historic home was once the site of the "Lincoln Home," where Louisa Lee Schuyler — the great-granddaughter of Philip Schuyler — helped care for wounded Civil War soldiers. Guests will learn about her pioneering work in nursing and social reform, and how her legacy extended the Hamilton–Schuyler family’s tradition of public service into the 19th century.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Greenwich Village

  Aaron Burr’s Horse Stables: Here you'll find what remains of Aaron Burr’s personal horse stables — one of the rare physical links to his daily life. You'll learn about Burr’s business dealings, love of horses, and how he juggled politics with entrepreneurial ventures in early New York.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Greenwich Village

  Weehawken Dueling Grounds (Photos Only): Through rare archival images from the Library of Congress, you'll get a visual glimpse of the steep bluff in Weehawken, New Jersey, where Hamilton and Burr met in their fatal duel. Discover why dueling remained a common practice among gentlemen, what truly happened on that fateful morning in 1804, and how time has blurred the line between historical fact and lasting myth.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Financial District

  Federal Hall National Memorial: Outside Federal Hall, once the nation’s first capitol building, you’ll explore the powerful roles both Hamilton and Burr played in shaping early American government. Learn how Hamilton laid the groundwork for the U.S. financial system here — and how Burr's ambitions intersected, and eventually clashed, with his rival’s.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Financial District

  Trinity Church with Alexander, Eliza, and Philip Hamilton Tombstones: Stand before the final resting places of Alexander Hamilton, his wife Eliza, and their son Philip. Discover how Eliza preserved her husband’s legacy, the tragedy of losing Philip to a similar duel, and why this burial site remains a powerful place of reflection for fans and historians alike.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Financial District

  Fraunces Tavern, site of Hamilton & Burr Final Meal: Visit one of New York’s oldest surviving taverns, where Hamilton and Burr dined together before their infamous duel. Hear about the culture of early American dining, political debate over drinks, and the chilling irony of their last encounter in such a convivial setting. This final stop is offered as an option to guests at the end of the tour.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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