Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Overview
What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student! This tour is a 70-minute student-led walking tour of America's oldest university, designed to be a funny and educational journey through Harvard's campus. After meeting your tour guide, an enthusiastic Harvard student, in the heart of Harvard Square, you'll be led into historic Harvard Yard. Enjoy the sights while your guide entertains and inspires with tales of Harvard history and personal experience at the university they call home. You'll get an up-close look at major Harvard landmarks including Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library. You'll even become privy to a few Harvard secrets along the way! Whether you're a student visiting colleges or a family on vacation, the Hahvahd Tour is undoubtedly the top way to see Harvard.
Inclusions
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard
- Harvard Student-Led Tours for more Insightful Narrative
- Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
- Written translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall
- Conclude at The Harvard Shop for Souvenirs - run by Harvard students!
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Harvard Square, 18 Brattle St Ste 352, Cambridge, MA 02138-3755
This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138-3800
The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: John Harvard Statue, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138
One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Fogg Art Museum, 32 Quincy St Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138-3804
The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums) all under one roof.
Stop At: The Harvard Shop, 65 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4928
Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
Stop At: Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy St Between Cambridge and Kirkland Streets, Cambridge, MA 02138-3003
Our guide will show you to one of Harvard's most iconic buildings, Memorial Hall. While we won't be able to go inside as a group, the beautiful exterior architecture will still amaze!
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Harvard Square, 18 Brattle St Ste 352, Cambridge, MA 02138-3755
This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138-3800
The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: John Harvard Statue, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138
One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Fogg Art Museum, 32 Quincy St Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138-3804
The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums) all under one roof.
Stop At: The Harvard Shop, 65 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4928
Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
Stop At: Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy St Between Cambridge and Kirkland Streets, Cambridge, MA 02138-3003
Our guide will show you to one of Harvard's most iconic buildings, Memorial Hall. While we won't be able to go inside as a group, the beautiful exterior architecture will still amaze!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- We are following all MA state and federal guidelines. Individual listening devices provided to facilitate social distancing.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Michael_B
April 2022
Great time! Guide was fantastic. Tour was light and fun! Not your typical stuffy boring your. Lots of jokes, history and fun facts.
Great time! Guide was fantastic. Tour was light and fun! Not your typical stuffy boring your. Lots of jokes, history and fun facts.robwilliams2016
May 2022
Our host Kyle (first year student), was a great source of knowledge and fun The tour lasts around an hour and calls out the key information Well worth the trip from Boston
Our host Kyle (first year student), was a great source of knowledge and fun The tour lasts around an hour and calls out the key information Well worth the trip from BostonKristi_L
May 2022
Keegan was an excellent guide. He was very detailed, engaging, and had us all laughing. It was an great experience!
Keegan was an excellent guide. He was very detailed, engaging, and had us all laughing. It was an great experience!Francis_B
April 2022
The tour was really great and the tour guide had an excellent knowledge of the university!! He also went over the details.
The tour was really great and the tour guide had an excellent knowledge of the university!! He also went over the details.Emily_D
April 2022
Great experience with lots of fun and interesting stories from the tour guide Isa. She was a great guide and provided lots of insider knowledge about Harvard
Great experience with lots of fun and interesting stories from the tour guide Isa. She was a great guide and provided lots of insider knowledge about HarvardMaximilian_W
April 2022
Nice tour, very educated guide student from scottland, overall very recommendable! We would definitely do it again!
Nice tour, very educated guide student from scottland, overall very recommendable! We would definitely do it again!