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.

City: Boston

Sun 29 Sep

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Starting at $22.00

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What's Included

Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square

Written translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin

Harvard Student-Led Tours for more Insightful Narrative

Conclude at The Harvard Shop for Souvenirs - run by Harvard students!

70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard

See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour route is less than 1 mile
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
We are following all MA state and federal guidelines. Individual listening devices provided to facilitate social distancing.

What To Expect

Harvard Square

This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.

Harvard University

The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.

John Harvard Statue

One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States

Harvard Art Museums

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.

The Harvard Shop

Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!

Memorial Hall

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!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

LJohnson

Jun 2021

We have gone on many college tours and this was the best. Mike shared with us not only where to expect to live and dine as freshman, where classes would be held, and the history of the school, but he also shared with us some very funny anecdotes about pranks students who wrote at the Lampoon and Crimson would play on each other, as well as playful pranks that rival schools like MIT and Yale would play on each other. He also shared with us a funny tradition that Harvard students partake in during exam time. Viator supplied a microphone for Mike and ear pieces for the those listening in, so we could hear everything Mike said, even while spreading out. Well done Mike and Viator!

Alexandra_G

Jun 2021

Fantastic experience! I really enjoyed getting a personalized look at Harvard University. The history was fascinating, and I had no idea how many influential individuals had gone. Thank you to the tour guide who was lively and entertaining. This was a real treat.

joypA4188HW

Jun 2021

It was amazing, the history, the buildings, stories... i thought it was odd there was no mention of the Obamas at all, or diversity. No mention of when asians, latinos, or people of color were allowed to attend...especially since the students that were around were of indian and asian decent. There was one mention of a black person, one that was accepted but died before attending, and 2nd the one they let in 23 years later, that was admitted and graduated. There are plenty notable people of color that should get a mention...