Guided Tours

Discover the soul of American history, where New Jersey began. Time travel is a walk in the park in the 330-year old historic City of Burlington... try it for your next family vacation day trip, or bring your seniors group. It’s an easy walk in History’s mighty little square mile.

Guided tours of historic sites in the City of Burlington may be arranged throughout the year. Tours feature historical commentary that is customized for the age group and interests of the audience.
Delicious dining, fascinating shopping, antiques and rest rooms are available in our revitalized downtown Burlington.
For further information– or to make arrangements for a Tour– please:
Contact us by <E-mail> or call (609) 386-1900 or (609) 386-4070.

Guided Walking Tours are available Thur, Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11am - 4pm
Guided Tours usually start 11:30 am & 2 pm

Follow your Guide in colonial dress to visit genuine historic sites in our National Register of Historic Places District. Travel back in time as you walk along tree-shaded brick cobbles to enter premier properties of the past. Moderate walking of about 1 1/2 hrs. duration. Tours feature stories of the past and can be customized for the age group and interests of the audience.

Your choice of dates and times offered when you make Advance Reservations

ADDITIONAL TOUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE:

• Topical Tours including in-depth Underground Railroad, Revolutionary War;
• Student Tours;
• Children’s “Playing with History” Tours;
• Walk with the Ghosts Tours (late October);
• Riverboat Tours (in season);
• Tall Ship Sailing Excursions (twice yearly);
• “Dine‘n’Tour” All-Inclusive Package with delicious meal and Tour;
• and more

Click the following link for your own Guided Walking Tour flyer (Acrobat PDF file)

Groups welcome, ask us about our Group Discounts!

Every Tour Ticket comes with Delicious Dining Discounts in virtually every restaurant of the Historic District, up to 20% Savings! Check out our Special Offers.

You may call to reserve a Guided Walking Tour or just to ask questions... stop in and pick up some suggestions, brochures, Map Guide or flyers. The Tour Office is located in the Carriage House, a Centennial-era stable and Transportation Museum complete with carriages, sleighs, sledge and locally-manufactured rickshaw.

City of Burlington Tourism and Information Center
East Broad and High Streets
Burlington NJ 08016
Phone: (609) 386-1900

or visit

Keegan Center (M-F, 9-4)

522 Wood Street

Burlington, NJ  08016

Phone: (609) 386-4070
E-mail: tour@tourburlington.org

TOUR TICKETS:

The Regularly-Scheduled Tour may take from 1 1/2 to 2 hours, walking 1 to 1 1/2 miles.
Regularly Scheduled Tours: $8.00/Adult || $6.00/Child<12 or Senior>60

Topical Tours are in-depth explorations of the Underground Railroad, Civil War or Revolutionary War eras which include the Burlington County Historical Society house museums, Library and Museum. These fascinating explorations may last up to 4 hours, and cover up to 2 miles, allowing for a short lunch break.
Topical, In-Depth Tours: $10.00/Adult || $9.00/Child<12 or Senior>60

GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Historical sites often include stairs on entry, and our ancient cobbles may be uneven. Dress appropriately for the season and weather, and wear good walking shoes.

Pay by Cash or Check. Make checks payable to City of Burlington, and write “Tourism” on the memo line.

Contact us by <E-mail> or call(609) 386-1900 or (609) 386-4070.