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)

JTreeRC

Aug 2019

Excellent tour! A lots of information about Harvard history, culture, student life. Our guide Chloe was sweet and funny, marking this tour a great experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks so much for coming on a tour - and leaving such a nice review!

796charlottev

Aug 2019

My husband had the Fenway Park Tour to look forward to (also highly recommend!), and I had this one. It was awesome. We took the bus bright and early to Cambridge and, after a coffee and a muffin, went to the starting point of the tour. Really can’t miss it, with the straw hats. As our group was very large, they split us in half and we went with Andie/y. She was very enthusiastic, sweet, funny and pleasant to listen to. She told us all about life at Harvard, made a couple Harry Potter references for extra points and made me dream of student debt. It was very hot, but she made sure we were in the shade as much as possible. Right after it ended, we both said we’d do the tour again, if we’re ever in Boston again. TEN/TEN RECOMMEND

Response from Host

Aug 2019

What a kind review! Thanks so much for joining us!

Jennifer K

Aug 2019

Loved it, learned a lot. I was worried it would be lame, with all the people, but not at all. It is recommended.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

What a great review - thanks so much!