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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $22.00

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Tue 24 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)

Jeanne F

Aug 2019

I was so very excited to be in Cambridge and to tour Harvard with friends. However, the tour was a disappointment to all three of us. We didn't feel like we got much of a sense about the campus. It seemed fairly limited. I understand that the public is not allowed in any of the buildings (although I didn't know that before the tour) but it was disappointing not to see ANY of the buildings inside. I'm wondering if the tours put on by the university include any indoor touring. Also our guide didn't really keep our attention. Heavy on the jokes...pretty light on the actual facts. Again, disappointed!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Sorry to hear that this tour did not meet our standards! The tours put on by the university are also not allowed inside buildings, unfortunately. Even still, our tour should have no problem keeping your attention with plenty of facts and history so it sounds like our guides need a refresher! Do you recall the time/date of your tour?

Akos A

Aug 2019

Our tour guide Chloe was fantastic! She was funny and engaging. The tour was about an hour and ten minutes and it was so interesting. It was cool to hear about the history of Harvard and its traditions. The old architecture on the buildings was beautiful as well. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re in the area!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Wonderful! We love showing our beautiful campus to guests like you - thanks so much for your recommendation!

jusdefruit

Aug 2019

Our guide Isaë (last wenesday august 22 at 1h30) was very good, interesting, funny and not cheesy at all. We just loved him. He answered all our questions on the lifestyle on Harvard and the inscription and everything. His jokes about Titanic was great and his communication was perfect. Thank you so much!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Excellent! Thanks so much for your review!