Ghost Hunt & Cemetery Tour with Princeton Tour Company
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect walking over uneven ground at a moderate pace.
Overview
Join Princeton Tour Company for a hands-on ghost hunt across Princeton University’s historic campus and cemeteries. Use real ghost-hunting tech to uncover tales of famous figures like Aaron Burr on this unique fall adventure.
Halloween Cemetery Visit & Ghost Hunt
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome • October - $40pp
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About This Adventure
Embark on a unique ghost hunting adventure at Princeton University, where trained guides use science and technology to uncover the campus's paranormal secrets. Explore shadowy passageways and historic cemeteries, learning about famous figures like Aaron Burr. This PG-13 tour promises eerie tales and hands-on experiences with ghost-hunting tools.
Experience Princeton University campus and its surroundings with trained ghost hunters!
Available Times
- October 17 & 18
- October 24 & 25
- October 31
7:00pm
Duration
- 2 Hours
About
Princeton’s hallowed grounds are pulsing with paranormal activity and this not-so-terrifying-but-eerily-informative tour will prove it!
If you want to be startled by garish ghouls in plastic masks, go elsewhere! This is Princeton, certified brainiac territory. So, we use science and technology to track down our unsettled spirits and prove they’re the real deal. Based on the legends and lure of Princeton past, we’ll explore the shadowy passageways, battlefields and dark corners of campus and its surrounding neighborhood.
We’ll even take you beyond the locked gates of one of America’s most prestigious cemeteries, including a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Aaron Burr Jr. (A cheesier tour may say it’s so prestigious people are dying to get in! But not us.)
Our experienced Ghost Hunter Guides will train each guest to use dowsing rods, therma-meters while describing the controversial Psyleron Lamp to interact with the other side at an unmarked burial ground. More importantly, they’ll carry all that heavy stuff.
Because the cemetery of Nassau Presbyterian Church is a resting place, we don’t investigate there. Instead, historians will lead you to the gravestones of Grover Cleveland, Aaron Burr, Jr., Paul Tulane and a Princeton graduate with too much money and even more luck. Stories are uncensored and sometimes graphic. Therefore, this tour is rated PG-13.
What to Bring
- Please bring digital cameras for orb shots!
Check-In Information
- Arrive 15 minutes early! We'll be outside the Princeton U-Store at 116 Nassau Street!
Cancellation Policy
- All participants pay in advance of the tour. For individuals payment is a one-time upfront payment. Individuals and groups requesting cancellations on the day of the tour or event may forfeit deposits and payments.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start to check in at 116 Nassau Street, Princeton U-Store entrance.
Wear Comfortable, Weather-Appropriate Footwear
You’ll navigate uneven cemetery terrain and dimly lit paths, so sturdy shoes with good traction are recommended.
Bring a Digital Camera
Ghost hunters should bring cameras or smartphones ready for night photography to capture potential “orb” photos or atmospheric shots.
Prepare for PG-13 Content
The tour includes some graphic and uncensored stories—suitable for older kids and adults but may not be ideal for young children.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern gray squirrels common throughout campus trees
- Nocturnal bats flying overhead during evening tours
History
Princeton University’s campus dates to the mid-18th century, home to notable figures including Signers of the Declaration of Independence, blending academic prestige with a complex, sometimes dark past.
Conservation
The cemetery grounds are carefully preserved to protect historic graves, and tours emphasize respectful interaction to minimize environmental and cultural impact.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy Walking Shoes
Supports comfortable movement over uneven cemetery grounds.
Digital Camera or Smartphone
Captures atmospheric photos and potential ghostly orbs during the tour.
Warm Layers
Keeps you comfortable during the cool October evenings of the ghost tour.
fall specific
Flashlight or Headlamp
Helpful for navigating dark paths, though guides provide equipment.