Things to do in Princeton, New Jersey (NJ): The Best Tours

December 28, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Princeton, New Jersey, the home of Princeton University since 1756, is one of the most famous college towns in the world. The university, with its massive endowment and long history, has made the town of Princeton an exciting place to visit. The Princeton University Art Museum owns over 72,000 works of art, displaying everything from Latin American folk art to Italian Renaissance paintings. The school also hosts dance, theater, and performance art at the Lewis Center and other assorted venues.
Restaurants in Princeton

1. Princeton Tour Company

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Princeton Tour Company

When the time is right, we will resume offering professionally guided private tours, scavenger hunts and pub crawls for corporations. School groups and active seniors will be able to book any day of the year. April thru November - we will offer public weekend guided walking tours. Guests will learn the chronological history of Princeton and it's storied University while seeing the homes and hang outs of Albert Einstein, F Scott Fitzgerald, Woodrow Wilson, Paul Robeson, James Madison, Aaron Burr, Jr., Robert Oppenheimer and MORE! October, we offer ghost tours using real ghost hunting equipment and access inside the famous locked cemetery. In December, we typically offer climate controlled trolley tours showing the surrounding neighborhoods of Princeton. Tours include valuable discounts at iconic Princeton establishments such as Hoagie Haven, Princeton U-Store, Princeton Record Exchange, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, the bent spoon and more!

2. Princeton Photo Workshop

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Princeton Photo Workshop

Photography is a lifelong journey, a practice that's never over. No matter how long you've been taking photos, there are always new photographic experiences and new places to explore. Visiting New York City or Philadelphia? Join Princeton Photo Workshop's expert Instructors and become a more confident Travel and Street photographer. In "The Real New York" and "The Real Philadelphia" Private & Small Group Street Photography, you'll learn how to tell a story by observing the rich diversity in the urban environment and how to make compelling images. Explore the city, including neighborhoods which many tourists never visit. Work on striking the right balance of storytelling and technique, from camera settings to lighting and composition and strategies for photographing candid scenes versus posed street portraits. We also offer scheduled Workshops and Photo Field Trips in many Subjects for Photographers at All Skill Levels.

3. Historical Society of Princeton

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Historical Society of Princeton

Enjoy a 2-mile, two-and-a-half hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour.

4. CityWalk Princeton

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CityWalk Princeton

Princeton's only free historic walking and running tour company! See more, learn more, and experience more with CityWalk Princeton!

5. Let's Roam Princeton

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Let's Roam Princeton

Let’s Roam is an adventure and tour company committed to helping curious explorers discover new things and connect with others. Through digitally-guided scavenger hunt tours, scavenger hunts, virtual games, team building activities, and custom events, Let’s Roam guarantees memory-making experiences at your fingertips.

6. James Che

James Che

I'm James and I love photography. I've lived near New York for a few years and I'm in love with this city

7. Triangle Tours & Travel

Triangle Tours & Travel

Triangle Tours & Travel offers unique tours that give each traveler the experience of a lifetime. The Triangle Team is always busy crafting one-of-a-kind adventures. Whether it be tailgating parties before a big game or an exclusive dinner in the vineyard, Triangle Tours hopes to offer trips that cannot be found anywhere else. We hope you’ll join us on our next adventure!

8. Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental

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Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental

9. Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental

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Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental

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