For last-minute gift-seekers, Click here to purchase a gift certificate for two public walking tour tickets ($40) through the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP).

Click here to purchase a private tour gift certificate ($200, for up to 10 people).

 Participants will enjoy a 2-mile walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as they learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel, and Palmer Square. In addition to the early history of the town, the founding of the University, and the Revolutionary War, guides will share some of the lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past.

Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required. Due to space limitations, HSP cannot accommodate last-minute add-ons at the start of the tour. Portions of the tour may include stairs and hills, please notify the guide of any accessibility needs.

Available dates are:

Princeton History Walking Tour on December 21, 2 to 4 p.m.

Princeton History Walking Tour on December 28, 2 to 4 p.m.

Princeton History Walking Tour on January 4, 2 to 4 p.m.

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Other tours and walks offered include the History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS),  Princeton University Eating Clubs, and the Magic and History of Marquand Park.

Available public walking tour dates can be found on the calendar of events.

If there are more than eight people in your group, contact eve@princetonhistory.org to schedule a private tour. Private tours of town and campus are available by request for up to 25 participants ($20 per person, $200 minimum).