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Have You Met Newark, Newark, NJ
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Have You Met Newark

· Newark, NJ

Why you should go…

Have You Met Newark is a walking and food tour company founded in 2012 by urban planners Emily Manz and Antonio Valla. Tours trace historic landmarks and current neighborhood life across Newark, New Jersey, with stops at galleries, shops, eateries, churches and parks. The company offers public tours, private tours, food tours and custom experiences.

  • #walking tour
  • #food tour
  • #history
  • #local guide

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Have You Met Newark, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    Prudential Center

    $25–$50

    Downtown Newark arena where you catch New Jersey Devils hockey, Seton Hall basketball and touring concerts.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    The Newark Museum of Art

    Under $25

    See American art, a major Tibetan collection, a planetarium and the restored 1885 Ballantine House in downtown Newark.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Thomas Edison National Historical Park

    Under $25

    Tour Thomas Edison's laboratory complex, library and machine shops, then visit the grounds of his Glenmont estate.

    4.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Staten Island Ferry

    Free

    Ride the free ferry across New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline.

    8.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

    $25–$50

    The classic NYC boat tour, cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and skyline with live narration.

    9.2 mi awayMore like this

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    Local Gem

    Real's Tours NYC

    $25–$50

    Bilingual bus and van sightseeing tours across NYC's five boroughs plus day trips to nearby cities.

    9.8 mi awayMore like this