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Princeton Tour Company

116 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
609-902-3637
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We're so proud to show people the Princeton they NEVER knew existed!
Everyone sees Einstein's house and neighborhood on our tours but WAIT until you find out WHY he
Get ready for jaw dropping architecture - nearly every style is covered on every tour!
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Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Princeton
5.0 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: April through December we offer weekly public walking tours, ghost tours and group outings in Princeton, New Jersey! Private groups can enjoy our...... more » Owner description: April through December we offer weekly public walking tours, ghost tours and group outings in Princeton, New Jersey! Private groups can enjoy our custom tours, bus tours, scavenger hunts and convention speakers year round. Our tours are rated the #1 Attraction on TripAdvisor, New York Times and Small Meetings Magazine. We're rated the #1 northeastern tour company by AAA Magazine. Our professional tour guides use IPads to help connect the historical dots while combining facts and just enough folklore to make everyone feel like a bonafide local! Princeton was the nation's first capitol? The last train robbery occurred in Princeton? Einstein's brain was stolen? Indiana Jones grew up in Princeton and dated the real Nancy Drew? All true and that's not the good stuff! Our tours take you to all the essential sites on Princeton University campus as well as the neighborhoods of Albert Einstein, TS Eliot, F Scott Fitzgerald, Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland, Robert Oppenheimer, Brooke Shields, Toni Morrison and MORE! « less
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MayorMom
Princeton, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
9 helpful votes
“Mimi is magnificent!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

I have lived in Princeton for 14 years and thanks to owner and creator, Mimi O, our town finally has a first class touring experience. Princeton is a historic, fascinating place and Mimi knows everything there is to know and shares it with enthusiasm and energy. If you are a visitor, this is a must-do! More

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B P
Franklin, Tennessee
1 review
“Lots of great info and so much fun!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

Mimi O was our guide on the Trolley tour, The trolley itself is very nice and is windowed so even though it was cold outside it was nice and toasty in. Mimi was loads of fun and engaged everyone in the group and even chatted the kids up and made it fun for them too! The 45-50 minute tour really... More

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Karen J
Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
“Fun, fun, fun!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

We took the holiday trolley tour of Princeton and it was fabulous! We were on the last tour of the day and our tour guide, Mimi, was as energetic and enthusiastic as could be. It's perfect for folks of any age...our group ranged in age from 78-15 and everyone LOVED it. More

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Tatem91
Franklin Park, NJ
1 review
“Trolley tour - great fun way to learn all about Princeton!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

I took my parents on Mimi's Princeton trolley tour the first Saturday in December and it couldn't have been better! My family has lived in NJ all our lives and had no idea how much important stuff has gone on in Princeton! Mimi is just a superb tour guide - her fun personality and her wealth of knowledge made this... More

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silverlight99
Princeton, New Jersey
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Wonderful and unusual tours”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

Learn more about the historic town of Princeton while having some fun on these easy walking tours. More

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Joe K
Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
“Our tour guide had a wealth of information”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011

We went on the trolley tour most recently and the ghost tour around Halloween. Both tours were fun and informative. We are from Princeton and learned so much more about Princeton. I would bring a camera along. More

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RoxWald
Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
“Trolley Tours Rock!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

If you have taken a tour with these guys already, you know how much fun and interesting they are. Ghost tours, walking tours and NOW trolley tours! Whether you're from Princeton or visiting this is a must do. Learn about the history, fun facts, and the everyday citizens of P-ton. Guaranteed you will be surprised at how much there is... More

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por2gueseguy
East Windsor, New Jersey
1 review
“A lot of fun”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

We had a blast on the tour. There is a lot of great information and we had a great time. -Marcio More

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sak2104
Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
“a great informative tour of Princeton”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

A very energetic, knowledgeable tour guide! I live in Princeton and didn't know half of the things I heard from her. Highly recommended. More

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Rob_DAvanzo
Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
“Perfect Client Entertainment Event”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

My wife took a tour with Princeton Tour Company and absolutely loved it! She suggested I contact Mimi to arrange a client entertainment event centered around a tour of Princeton. Mimi and her team developed an evening program for our business group - 22 in all - which included a cocktail reception at the prestigious Nassau Club, a walking/motor coach... More

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