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Princeton Walking Tour of Campus & Mansions - hidden history locals don't know!

Princeton Walking Tour of Campus & Mansions - hidden history locals don't know!

Overview

#1 Princeton guided tour on Tripadvisor! (2021)

Discover the hidden history of Princeton with a 60-90min small-group walking tour. See the homes of Einstein and US Presidents, then walk through the beautiful Princeton University. You'll be amazed at how much history is packed in this small town. Get ready to travel 1.5 to 2 miles and cover more ground than any guided tour in town!

About the Guide: Born and raised in NJ, Kevin created this tour in 2015 as a way to offer affordable tours to Princeton visitors and locals.

City: New Jersey

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Stroll through the campus of Princeton University

Small Group Walking Tour with local guide

Insider tips for food, local attractions, and nightlife

Walk past beautiful & historic mansions

Flexible 1-2 hour route

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

CityWalk Princeton

View Princeton's hidden gem, and learn about George Washington's revolutionary victory.

Morven Museum and Garden

Learn about one of the most historic homes in all of New Jersey, and the famous Americans who've stayed here.

Palmer House

Learn about the beautiful gated home at the start of Nassau Street, and why the owner's left after just 2 years.

Princeton University

Discover the history of one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in America.

Princeton University Chapel

Discover Princeton University's Gothic architecture, and step inside the 3rd largest University chapel in the US.

Princeton University Art Museum

A free art museum, who can resist!

Princeton Cemetery

See the Graves of Aaron Burr, Grover Cleveland, and Paul Tulane!

Nassau Hall

See what was once the largest building in America, and learn about when Princeton was the US Capital.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (4)

yvonne12442

Jul 2019

Kevin is a fantastic tour guide and very professional! He is very knowledgeable about the history of Princeton. We learned a lot from this walking tour. Loved the part of the tour seeing and learning about the famous historical homes. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn about the history of Princeton. Yvonne