Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour in Cambridge booking from $8.00

Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

With this self-guided audio tour, explore the heart of Harvard University's campus in Cambridge: Harvard Square! This self-guided walking tour covers must-see campus sights like the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, and former dorms of famous alumni like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Natalie Portman, and more. Explore Harvard with maximum flexibility and value.

Here's how it works: Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check covid rules and opening hours before your visit.

City: Cambridge

Mon 09 Jun

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What's Included

Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.

Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.

Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.

Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.

App on your phone: A link to download the Action Guide app. Password for your tours. Preview at home

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Good value Purchase one tour per person. If you are a couple and prefer to share, purchase one tour and remember to bring headphones you can split.
Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas

What To Expect

Harvard University

Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic center, and modern crossroads.

John Harvard Statue

The centerpiece of Harvard's Yard is the statue of John Harvard... who actually didn't found the university! As we dive into the university's early years, we'll also learn about when and how the all-male college integrated women.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (11)

Veronika_C

Jun 2021

Audio tour was easy to download and use on campus. Directions were easy to follow and stop/start when needed.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed our Harvard tour! If you’re still in the area, we have all sorts of additional tours in and around the Boston area - details on our website, ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!!

Ambreen S

May 2021

Loved the historical pieces of information. Would love to also have the option to see the buildings with classrooms and lecture halls, some of which seem to be outside the main Harvard yard.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our Harvard Yard tour! We’ll definitely consider your suggestions for the next update. If you’re still in the area, we have all sorts of additional tours in Boston, Cape Ann, Cape Cod, Salem, and beyond (Newport, Acadia, etc.). They’re on our website. Hopefully, you get the chance to use some of these in the future!

Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour

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