Small-Group Alexander Hamilton Public Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Starting at the President's House, we will discuss the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. We will pass by Independence Hall, the Second Bank of the United States, Carpenter's Hall, Dolly Madison's house, where Hamilton and Maria Reynolds lived, the First Bank of the United States, and Christ Church. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about a particular part of Hamilton's life.

1. 1

   The President's House

   10 min

   Home of George Washington and John Adams as Presidents

2. 2

   Independence Hall

   Pass by

   Home of 2nd Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention

3. 3

   Second Bank of the United States

   Pass by

   Learn more about the banking system Hamilton set up

4. 4

   Carpenters' Hall

   Pass by

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

5. 5

   Todd House

   5 min

   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

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

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

7. 7

   First Bank of the United States

   5 min

   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

8. 8

   Christ Church

   Pass by

   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?

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 10 years

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