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Princeton Tour Information

Walking Tour of Princeton 

There are a variety of tour options in Princeton from private and personally designed to the casual, self guided Walking Tour of Princeton provided by the Princeton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Princeton Tour Company is ranked the #1 Activity on TripAdvisor, AAA Magazine and recommended by the NY Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Travel & Leisure Magazine and more! Princeton Tour Company has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Japan Airlines Magazine, United Airlines Magazine and CNN. The company offers private tours and events year round.

Historical Tours  

Every Sunday at 2:00 pm - Come learn the fascinating history of Princeton by taking the Historical Society of Princeton's fabulous guided walking tours - offered every Sunday at 2:00 pm starting at historic Bainbridge House located in the heart of Princeton, 158 Nassau Street (next to PJ's Pancake House).  The tour is a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon whether you're a visitor, resident, or an out of town guest. Tour tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased online . Space permitting, walk-up sales are cash-only, with exact change. To learn about additional walking tours, or how to customize a private group tour, please visit www.princetonhistory.org or call 609-921-6748, x102.

Princeton University Tours  

For prospective students and their families who are visiting Princeton University, guided tours are available.  For more information, click here to schedule a tour.

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Princeton offers a variety of activities for visitors of every age and interest. It’s a great place to see a show, meet a friend for coffee, wander through a park, relax at a spa, savor an elegant meal or grab a quick bite. Plan your visit around a special event, visit a museum, take a class, get lost in history or immersed in nature — there are new places to see and things to discover all over town.

People from around the world come to Princeton to visit the university, with its pristine grounds, historical significance, stunning architecture, majestic performance halls and places of worship. You could easily spend a whole day just wandering around the Princeton University campus and its surrounding neighborhoods, but there is so much more to do. 

Here are just some of the many historical, cultural and recreational attractions Princeton has to offer:

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Princeton is conveniently located halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, and can be easily reached by public transportation or by car. 

By Train: Both Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains stop at nearby Princeton Junction. You will need to switch to a local shuttle train called the “Dinky” to get right to the Princeton University campus/Princeton Arts District.

By Bus: Four bus companies serve the Princeton area: Greyhound, N.J. Transit Bus, Coach USA and Megabus.

By Car: Princeton is easily accessible from several main highways and interstates, including the NJ Turnpike, I-95, US Route 1, and Route 206.

Parking: Most streets in Princeton have metered parking. There are also several parking garages in downtown Princeton. Click here to find a map and detailed parking information .

By Airplane: The closest international airport is Newark Liberty International at 39 miles away, followed by Philadelphia International Airport at 52 miles away. Two local airports serve the Princeton Mercer region: Trenton-Mercer Regional Airport in nearby Ewing, NJ, and the Princeton Airport on Route 206.

When to Visit Princeton

We think that any time is a good time to visit Princeton, but if you’re looking for the most pleasant weather, consider May or September. If you are looking for the most picturesque time of year to visit Princeton, keep in mind that the cherry blossoms bloom in late March to early April. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, summer is the ideal time to bike, kayak and canoe in Princeton. If fall foliage is your thing, you can catch the brightest colors mid- to late October. Love the holidays? Palmer Square looks like a scene from a storybook each December, complete with public ice skating and festive decorations.

Where to Stay in Princeton

With its many restaurants and attractions, Princeton is a popular destination for a weekend getaway. Whether you are staying a night, a week, or even longer, you will find two charming hotels in the center of town. 

For more than 260 years, the historic Nassau Inn in Palmer Square has been welcoming visitors from around the world. The hotel is known for its blend of historical charm and stylish, contemporary amenities as well as the Yankee Doodle Tap Room Restaurant.

The Peacock Inn , located in the heart of downtown Princeton, is a luxury boutique hotel featuring an upscale fine-dining restaurant. Built in the 1700s, the Colonial-style mansion was moved to its current location at 20 Bayard Lane in 1875. Today the Peacock Inn is part of the Ascend Hotel Collection.

Where to Eat in Princeton

Princeton is a dining destination with diverse restaurants and eateries ranging from quick and casual to masterful and unforgettable.  From familiar favorites like Hoagie Haven and PJ’s Pancake House, to the inventive and eclectic hot spots like Element and Meeting House, there is something to satisfy every taste and budget. Explore Princeton’s many restaurants, pubs and eateries today.

Shopping in Princeton

Make a day of shopping in Princeton, or just pop into one of the many shops and boutiques when you are out and about in town. Stroll down Nassau Street, window-shop in Palmer Square, explore the Princeton Shopping Center, or wander up and down Witherspoon Street.

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Art on Hulfish

Art on Hulfish, the Princeton University Art Museum's gallery at 11 Hulfish Street in downtown Princeton, will showcase a roster of exhibitions led by photography, as well as related programming. It is free and open to the public seven days a week.

The Arts Council of Princeton is a non-profit independent arts organization in Princeton, NJ, that offers a range of classes, events, and galleries.

Art@Bainbridge is a gallery project of the Princeton University Art Museum. It is housed in the carefully restored colonial-era Bainbridge House on Nassau Street in downtown Princeton. Admission is free.

Battlefield State Park

The Princeton Battlefield is where American and British troops fought each other on January 3, 1777, in the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. The battle ended when the British soldiers in Nassau Hall surrendered.

With over 70 miles of linear multi-use path along a historic canal and additional trail networks and connections across several counties, visitors to the park have much to see, experience and explore. So take a look at our site then pack your hiking shoes, grab your mountain bike or strap that kayak to the car and plan a day trip to the D&R Canal State Park.

Since its founding in 1989, the D&R Greenway Trust has preserved 22,000 acres of land in New Jersey. Visitors can come to a D&R Greenway trail to enjoy the lands they have helped us protect.

Constructed on land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence, today Drumthwacket serves as the stately home and grounds of the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey.

Friends of Herrontown Woods

Herrontown Woods is Princeton’s first and most whimsical nature preserve.

Founded in 1939, the Historical Society of Princeton, located at Updike Farmstead at 354 Quaker Road, is a hub for cultural enrichment and experiential education that includes a museum and research center.

The Institute Woods is open to the public and can be enjoyed year-round by bird watchers, walkers, runners and cross-country skiers.

Located in the northeastern portion of Princeton, Lake Carnegie is a lovely reservoir that was built in 1906 by damming the Millstone River.

McCarter’s mission is to create stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations and engage communities via performing arts.

Morven Museum & Garden

A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on 5 pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, Morven showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.

The Princeton Cemetery of the Nassau Presbyterian Church is a historic graveyard that is still active today. The unique, nondenominational burial ground is best known as being the final resting place for many notable individuals.

The Princeton Garden Theatre is a historic movie theater on Nassau Street dedicated to presenting the finest independent, international, documentary, and classic films and series.

Princeton Public Library

The Princeton Public Library serves the town of Princeton, New Jersey. It is the most visited municipal public library in New Jersey with over 860,000 annual visitors.

Princeton University Concerts mission is to educate, challenge, inspire, and unite audiences through the presentation of exceptional classical musicians.

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Discover the history and personalities behind beautiful Princeton, NJ and its university with our group walking tours. ↓

University Tours

Learn about Princeton University’s history, unique supper clubs, notable personalities, dinner clubs, and the town’s involvement with the revolutionary war.

This breezy and conversational 2.5 hour walking tour will also include recommendations on the best places to eat and additional places to visit nearby.

Cemetery Grounds

The town cemetery is the final resting place of a United States President and Vice President, as well as many university leaders and notable residents.

It’s also one of the best places to learn about burial symbolism and the hidden meanings behind many gravestone designs found across America’s burial grounds.

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Walking Tour of Princeton

Driving Tour of Princeton

Princeton Revolutionary War Walking/Driving Tour

Washington Crossing the Delaware and the 1st Battle of Trenton Tour

the 2nd Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton

Tour Descriptions

This walking tour will guide you around some of the most interesting locations in downtown Princeton. The tour starts on Princeton University’s campus at the Maclean House and Nassau Hall (the original University building and the University’s President’s home). The tour will then take you to the Princeton University Art Museum, Prospect House and Gardens, the Princeton University Chapel, the Bainbridge House, the Princeton Cemetery, Paul Robeson’s birthplace and will finish at the Nassau Inn and Tiger monument.

Parking:  there is metered street parking and 3 parking garages in downtown Princeton. Our recommendation is to park at the Spring Street Garage (28 Spring St).

If traveled directly from point to point the walk should take a little over 30 minutes over 1 1/2 miles.

A more detailed description of these sites can be found here:  Walking Tour of Princeton sites

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This driving tour will take you around some of most interesting locations in the Princeton area. The tour starts at the Battle Monument of Princeton (statue of George Washington) and includes such sites as Morven Museum and Garden, Drumthwacket (the NJ Governor’s mansion), the Stony Brook Bridge, Updike Farm & Princeton Historical Society, Stony Brook Meeting House and Cemetery, Princeton Battlefield Park, Thomas Clarke house, Mercer Oak, Colonnade, Albert Einstein house, the Barracks, Woodrow Wilson’s homes, and Grover Cleveland’s house.

If traveled directly from point to point the drive should take a little over 30 minutes over 5 1/4 miles.

A more detailed description of these sites can be found here:  Driving Tour of Princeton sites

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Princeton Revolutionary War Driving / Walking Tour

This tour has a mix of driving and walking that will take you around the greater Princeton area to many of the most important locations that have to do with the Revolutionary War period. 

The tour starts at Nassau Hall (the original University building and the location where the last British Soldiers surrendered at the Battle of Princeton) which is on the Princeton University campus.  We will then be visiting, in order, the Bainbridge House, the Princeton Cemetery, the Princeton Battle Monument, Princeton Battlefield Park, the Updike Farmstead & Princeton Historical Society (on Washington’s route to Princeton) and we finish at the Rockingham Farmstead (Washington’s last wartime headquarters).

It is best to start the tour by parking downtown and visiting Nassau Hal, the Bainbridge House and the Cemetery by foot. The rest can be visited by car. If traveling from point to point the walk should take 15 minutes over a bit more than a ½ mile path and the drive should take 20 minutes over a 9 mile path.

A more detailed description of these sites can be found here:  Revolutionary War sites

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Driving Tour: 10 Crucial Days - Washington Crossing the Delaware and the 1st Battle of Trenton Tour

1776 started with a success for General George Washington and the Continental Army when the British In Boston were forced to evacuate after Washington’s troops were able to gain a strategic high point allowing them to train their canons on downtown Boston where the British soldiers were located. However, in August, British General William Howe landed his troops on Long Island and started pushing the Continental Army out of New York. After a series of defeats and retreats, Washington’s army moved from Long Island to Brooklyn across to Manhattan, up the island of Manhattan and in Mid-November finally retreated across the Hudson River into New Jersey. Howe had a group of troops lead by Lord Charles Cornwallis chase Washington across New Jersey until the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River into Pennsylvania and Washington had his troops remove all boats from the New Jersey side to block the British from crossing.

The British stayed in New Brunswick with a smaller group in Princeton and left a force of Hessians in Trenton (at this time a small town of 100 houses) under the command of Colonel Rall and Colonel Von Donop.

Washington rested his troops in Pennsylvania near McConkey's Ferry (present day Washington Crossing) and was able to get some fresh troops and supplies to partially replenish what he had lost during his retreat from New York. Washington was concerned that his troops and the Colonists in general were demoralized from so many losses and that many of his soldiers had contracts that were about to expire at the end of the year which might mean that he could lose a significant portion of his army in a matter of days. Washington was determined to make a bold strike to try to change the tide of the war.

After discussion with his leadership team, Washington finally settled on a three prong attack of Trenton that could be followed with subsequent movements on Princeton and even New Brunswick. To gain an advantage the attack on the Hessian Troops in Trenton was decided to take place at dawn on December 26th with the belief that the German soldiers would have been celebrating Christmas on the 25th and would not be prepared for battle.

This tour is almost 11 miles long and the point to point driving part of it should take about 30 minutes.

A more detailed description of these sites can be found here:  1st Battle of Trenton sites

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Driving Tour: 10 Crucial Days - the 2nd Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton

This tour starts after the 1st Battle of Trenton when Washington and his soldiers crossed an icy treacherous Delaware River on the night of December 25th to surprise, attack and defeat the Hessian soldiers in Trenton on December 26 1777. After Washington’s success he had his men cross back over the Delaware to protect his soldiers against a British response.

Washington decided to take the offensive and on December 30th the Continental Army crossed back over the Delaware into Trenton and setup a defensive position south of the Assunpink River to await a column of British Soldiers lead by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis who were marching down from New Brunswick. After being delayed by a series of skirmishes lead by Colonel Edward Hand, Cornwallis arrived late in the evening on January 2nd and decided to wait until daylight to confront Washington. In the meantime Washington had his men evacuate their position during the night and marched on to Princeton to confront a smaller group of British Soldiers left there.

On the morning of January 3rd, a small advanced group of the Continental Army led by Brigadier General Hugh Mercer met British Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood in William Clark’s fields and orchards (what is now the Princeton Battlefield). The British had the upper-hand until Washington appeared with the rest of his soldiers and attacked and forced the British to retreat. After a final stand at Nassau Hall, the British soldiers surrendered and Washington won the Battle of Princeton.

Washington knew that Cornwallis and his large army of British regulars were not far behind, so the Continental Army marched that same day on to their winter headquarters in Morristown NJ. This tour has an additional leg that follows Washington’s army from Princeton to Somerset Courthouse and Pluckemin before arriving Morristown. The path we’ve marked follows Washington’s route as best as possible.

A more detailed description of these sites can be found here:  2nd Battle of Trenton sites

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Princeton History

Princeton is a rather small town (population of 28,600 in 2010 census) in New Jersey but has an outsized influence due to its historical significance during the time of the Revolutionary War and its ongoing presence of one of the top Ivy League universities in the USA -- Princeton University.

Princeton, located approximately half-way between New York City and Philadelphia, was settled by Quakers in 1696. The College of New Jersey (later to change its name to Princeton University) moved from Newark to Princeton in 1756. British regulars took over the college and were housed in Nassau Hall at the beginning of the War for Independence. One of George Washington's first successful battles against the British was at the Battle of Princeton which took place only days after Washington's Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River and the subsequent victory over the Hessian solders camped in Trenton, NJ.

After the war the US Capitol relocated from Philadelphia to Princeton from June to November 1783 (unpaid US troops were rioting while the Continental Congress was working on a solution to raise money since it was not given the right to levy taxes). The government met in Nassau Hall, officially received word of the end of the war (the Treaty of Paris) and welcomed the first foreign minister (from the Netherlands) of the new independent United States of America.

Besides Princeton University, the town also hosts the Westminster Choir College, the Princeton Seminary and the Institute for Advance Studies (of which one of its most famous employees was Alfred Einstein who lived in Princeton from 1935 to 1955).

Princeton was ranked 15th of the top 100 towns to live and work in by money magazine in 2005.

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A-1 tours, a new jersey-based bus tour company, will take care of all your travel needs..

Located in the Princeton and West Windsor Township area, A-1 Tours helps avoid the stress of planning a trip. Whether it's a day trip or a whole week adventure, we take care of every little detail. Our all-inclusive bus tours come complete with tickets and reservations to fun destinations like sports games, amusement parks, Broadway shows, and more!.

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Visit a new city, attend a fun sports game, catch the latest broadway show, and more, what makes our bus tour company a cut above the rest.

Our all-inclusive bus tour packages include transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tickets, and reservations. We offer multiple pick-up locations in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania! We also offer private tours for groups looking to visit specific destinations! Before you book a trip with A-1 Tours, we will conduct a thorough consultation with you to ensure that everything you want to see and need is included. Contact us to hop on one of our comfortable coaches and memories to last a lifetime!

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Private Tours & Team Building Experiences

Princeton Tour Company specializes in private group tours, corporate events and team building in Princeton, New Jersey.   We offer everything from walking tours, bus tours, ghost hunts, our “quintessentially princeton” team building experience, re-enactor bookings, speakers bureau and/or a combination of all!

We’re ready to help you find an experience that will delight your guests, employees and event planners!

$450 for the first 8 participants then $38pp thereafter 

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Our Trademarked “Quintessentially Princeton” Team Building Experience

• T his one-of-a-kind experience is  designed to be entertaining, interactive and just the right amount of COMPETITIVE!    Teams are assigned at the beginning of the event.  As the group walks through Princeton campus, learning the fascinating history, the tour guide spontaneously creates mini competitions related to the content.  (Don’t worry, you don’t have to be Ivy grad to win the competition!  Sometimes it’s a clever multiple choice question and other stops require a myriad of activities requiring photo and video challenges. ) 
• These events are not canned  – they are customized for each company, industry and group participants.   Our guides research your company’s history and create customized content along with little known facts about Princeton!  (Did you know a Princeton professor invented the Olympics?  TRUE!  Did you know Princeton has more Nobel Prize Winners than any other 2 square miles on earth?  TRUE! ….. we’re competitive like that!)
• These events can begin and end at iconic Princeton restaurants …….. like F  Scott Fitzgerald’s speakeasy or the favorite hang out of Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland and JFK or the pub where Einstein carved his initials.  You get it ….. these events deserve that trademark!

5 Star Walking & Riding Tours

• These tours rank us the #1 Attraction on TripAdvisor and were featured in the Washington Post, New York Times and Chicago Tribune.
• Private Walking Tours:  Groups can enjoy a two hour walking tour of Princeton University campus – including Nassau Hall, Princeton Chapel, Prospect Garden, Rockefeller College and Einstein’s neighborhood – including the homes and hangouts of Albert Einstein, TS Eliot, F Scott Fitzgerald, Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland and MORE!.
• Private Walking & Riding Tours:  Groups will enjoy a one hour walking tour of Princeton University campus – including Nassau Hall, Princeton Chapel, Prospect Garden, Rockefeller College then, for the riding portion, guests will board the group’s commercial vehicle and expand their visit to include seeing the homes and hangouts of Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland, Robert Oppenheimer, J Seward Johnson Jr., Toni Morrison, the real Indiana Jones, the real Wicked Witch of the West and MORE!
• These are perfect events for allowing guests to experience Princeton before or after dining out.  If your group needs assistance finding transportation, hotel and dining accommodations, we can help!

Our Most Popular Battlefield Tour ….  

The goal is simple …. get your team laughing, learning, and having an overall amazing time together on a pivotal Revolutionary battlefield.  

We’ve continuously worked behind the scenes to add this experience among our most memorable team building offerings:

• Super funny history nerds as your private guides 
• “Behind the scenes” look at the Princeton Battlefield’s best kept secrets
• We seriously think, back in the day, George would have booked this experience

Not only will your group learn more than they could imagine, we’ll bring some wild stories that rarely get coverage on this pivotal field ……  George’s personal assistant had a full-on panic attack?  A British commander rode a pony to annoy the patriots?  One death during this field inspired your favorite romantic movie?  ( All true and that’s not the even close to the good stuff!)

Inquire early for your team to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration!  

(Don’t worry …… we didn’t know what Semiquincentennial meant either ….. it’s the 250th Anniversary of the 1776 US Independence.  It’s also called Sestercentennial or Quarter Millennial but now we’re just showing off!) 

• Highly interactive and dynamic education modules to improve your teams’ leadership skills
• Revolutionary War Expert as your private guide
• Storytelling with a wider cultural lens with emphasis on DEIB and team dynamics
• Opportunity to customize modules toward specific corporate goals  

Email or call 1-855-743-1415 to request availability

Genius Pub Crawl

• These experiences combine all the most popular information from our famous 5 Star Walking tours with strategic libation along scenic routes on Princeton University campus and the surrounding streets.
• Our administrative team will help you select the perfect combinations of pubs and restaurants while matching your group with the perfect tour guide!
• These events normally start at an iconic Princeton pub or bar then a short walk to Princeton University campus toward as midway stop.  After everyone is ready to venture out again, we take a short walk through Einstein’s neighborhood and end at a final dining destination.
• Einstein’s brain was stolen?  The first curve ball was invented in a Princeton dorm room?  Princeton has more Nobel Prize Winners than any other 2 square miles on earth?  True and that’s not the good stuff!

Sweet & Savory Discovery Tours

Princeton isn’t just known for its brainiac residents and tree-lined streets.  We also have a vibrant food scene that’s as diverse as our community!  Locally roasted coffee, freshly baked croissants, inventive appetizers by a James Beard Award-nominated chef… You’ll want to try it all, but how can a day-tripper possibly choose, especially when they’re so busy exploring the history-rich town?

Our Sweet & Savory Discovery Tours will lead you through the heart of downtown Princeton as you follow clues to pick up picnic supplies or grab seats at some of our finest establishments to sample their best bites. Along the route, you’ll learn about the town, its famous residents and pause at the exact spots where history happened. Whether you prefer a casual lunch or a night on the town, you will end your tour with a full stomach and plenty of interesting local lore to digest.

The Ivy Insider Picnic

Stop by stop, you’ll gather everything you need for a surprise al fresco lunch. The final destination will be one of Princeton’s favorite green spaces with top-notch people watching and manicured gardens.  (Priced at $55 pp)

The Sweet-Tooth Tiger

Life is short. Eat dessert first, right?! You’ll sample creative flavors you never thought possible and, if you have willpower, take home some treats to share or indulge in the next day. This traipse through town is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and your thirst for knowledge.  (Priced at $45 pp)

F. Scott’s Night on the Town

As a part-time scholar and a full-time bon vivant, this jazz-age Princetonian knew the recipe for a good time: mix one-part business with two-parts pleasure. That’s about the ratio of learning to libations with this weekday evening jaunt through town ending with gourmet fare at F Scott Fitzgerald’s speakeasy.  (Priced per event)

Private Ghost Tours/Hunts

• Treat your team to a “life bucket” event! Your guests will be led by trained ghost hunters through Princeton campus using dowsing rods, therma-meters and EMF Meters to prove Princeton is haunted!   After the spooky fun, guests will be escorted into the locked cemetery to see the gravestones of Aaron Burr, Jr., Grover Cleveland, Nobel Prize Winners and even the wealthiest student to attend Princeton!

Reenactors, A Capella Groups, Speakers and More!

• We can customize your event to make the most of your visit to Princeton!

Secret Supper Clubs

• Princeton historic properties are normally closed to public groups unless you’re with us! Planners choose between a cocktail reception inside the home of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Grover Cleveland’s Gun Room, Robert Wood Johnson’s mansion or Einstein’s Smoking Room.
• Guests then enjoy a walking or riding tour of the Princeton campus, Einstein’s neighborhood, Princeton’s Western Section, where two United States Presidents, countless tycoons, inventors and Nobel Prize Winners called home. The stroll ends with a sumptuous meal inside another secret club or fine dining establishment in downtown Princeton.

The Super Sparkly Private Event You’ve Heard Everyone Whisper About For the C-Suite Set

• This super sparkly, super discreet event is perfect when you need a private dining event that is out of this world! (Yes, you’re really going to dine with Nobel Prize Winners in their natural habitat!)

#1 Tour in Princeton on TripAdvisor

This was a fun way to spend an hour. The tour guide was sooooo entertaining, enthusiastic and knowledgeable...the neighborhoods were beautiful...we live locally and knew NONE of the stories or facts learned during the tour. Very easy to book and boarding was prompt and organized. Would consider other tours after enjoying this one so much.

This tour is a must for first time Princeton visitors. Easily walk through highlights of university and then local neighborhoods. Tim’s story telling around the history, architecture and famous students and/or residents was captivating and fun! Even if you’ve visited Princeton before, don’t miss this tour!!!

We had a great time learning about Princeton, the city we just moved to. Tim, our tour guide, did a very good job telling us stories about influential people in Princeton, including his favorite person of all: Albert Einstein. Thank you!

Jen was terrific! From the minute we started til the end of the tour, she really knew her stuff. My husband (who attended Princeton) was really impressed with her knowledge of history and how to relate if to the present day. Best name-dropping tour ever! Highly recommend this walk for anyone interested in this area.

#1 Recommended Walking Tour by New York Times, Washington Post, Travel & Leisure, AAA, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, CBS Sunday Morning

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Explore the history, architecture, landscape and interior design, and private art collections at four of princeton’s spectacular homes, on-demand, at your own pace..

Each ticket includes full event access. Each week one home will be released, with all four available the last week of the tour. 

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• Garden State History Garden
• A-Team Artists of Trenton
• A Morning at the Updike Farmstead: Photographs by the Princeton Photography Club
• “A Prologue to the Chapters that Follow”: Princeton and Paul Robeson
• Princeton and Women’s Suffrage
• World War II on the Princeton Home Front
• The Princeton Plan: 70 Years of School Integration
• Morven Museum and Garden
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• Arts Council of Princeton
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• West Windsor Historical Society
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• Princeton History Journal
• 2020 Spotlight on Women
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