5 Star Shameless Name Dropping Walking Tour of Campus & Einstein's Neighborhood
For 16 years running, our signature public walking tour has been the #1 Princeton attraction on TripAdvisor. Impressive, right? The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post have all written about it. Spoiler alert… they all say it’s awesome! All our guides live, work and play in Princeton so we're all in love with everything about our town! If you want a walking tour that leaves you feeling like you are a bonafide insider who really understands Princeton, this tour is for you!
Private tours, scavenger hunts, pub crawls and other customized events are available year round. Please contact us to inquire about availability!
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5 Star Shameless Name Dropping Walking Tour of Campus & Einstein's Neighborhood
What's included in 5 Star Shameless Name Dropping Walking Tour of Campus & Einstein's Neighborhood
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Princeton University
During the first hour of the tour, you'll learn that when it comes to legendary movers and shakers, the town of Princeton has an embarrassment of riches. We never shy away from bragging about them non-stop during our most popular and comprehensive guided tour. On this picturesque stroll, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University while taking in all the must-see campus sites, including Nassau Hall, Princeton Chapel, Prospect Garden, Blair Hall Rockefeller College and more!
Princeton
During the second hour of the tour, we’ll venture outside the campus gates to visit the homes and hangouts of Albert Einstein, F Scott Fitzgerald, TS Eliot, Paul Robeson, Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland, Robert Wood Johnson and even ‘80’s icon, Brooke Shields, just to name a few! Whether you like to curl up with a history book or the latest issue of US Weekly, this tour has something for everyone.
Inclusions
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Guides will be inside the Princeton University U-Store located next to Labyrinth Books.
End Points
- Guides end the public tours in the heart of downtown Princeton at the Tiger Statue in beautiful Palmer Square
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Ticket Redemption
Public weekend walking tours start inside 116 Nassau Street inside the Princeton University Store next to Labyrinth Books. We recommend parking in the nearby garage at 30 Spring Street. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure - we cannot wait for late arrivals. Dress appropriately for the weather forecast and anticipate a 3 mile walk within the 2 hour tour! Your guide will have electronic proof of payment for your tour; however, please bring your phone to show your e-ticket or a print out of this confirmation. We always look forward to showing folks the Princeton they never knew existed so these tours start on time. PLEASE arrive 15 minutes early to be sure to join your scheduled tour group!
