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

Wed 25 Sep

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Wed 25 Sep

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)

neydau

Sep 2019

I had a great time! I went to the tour solo as I was on a business trip. I decided to do the walking tour on my free day. Our group had 25 people. We got stickers to identify us as tourists. Our tour guide was hilarious! He gave great history and information about the campus. We walked the campus which lasted over an hour. We saw the dorm buildings where Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and others lived at. At the end of the tour we stopped at the gift shop.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks so much for your review - glad you enjoyed!

dianar_10

Sep 2019

Around three weeks ago, Tuesday, August 27 to be exact, my wife and I had the pleasure of participating in a morning guided walking tour of the Harvard University Campus. It was fascinating, of course -- hey this is Harvard we're talking about! The history, the architecture, the campus culture and it's legends, all of it came alive on this tour largely due to the charisma and enthusiasm of a warm and eloquent, though easily followed, guide by the name of Emily. She told us that in addition to her regular studies, she plays the saxophone, but her future is clearly in public relations. Her charm and clear presentation of so much information made us regret not studying at Harvard. Her love of the University and her life there came shining through and left us all with a bit of her enthusiasm. We wish to thank her for a great tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks so much for your kind and thorough review! So glad to hear you had such a great experience - we'll definitely pass this along to Emily!

B8483CPclaraa

Sep 2019

Brandon was an amazing tour guide!! As I was alone it was fun and good to be part of the tour and get some facts about Harvard! Highly recommend to everybody.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Excellent! Thanks so much for your review, we'll be sure to tell Brandon