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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $22.00

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Mon 23 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)

nicyywangg

Jun 2019

The campus is absolutely stunning with plenty of history. Luckily, we had the amazing and lovely Harvard senior, Scott who was our tour guide and explained everything in the humorous way. Sadly, I was stumped we could not get into the beautiful library that was for students only. Otherwise, Scott did an amazing job on everything and if you have him as your tour guide, you’re one damn lucky person! (Scott if you see this, I love your personality so much and I hope to see you again in the future😁)

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Sorry we weren't able to show you the inside of the Library, Harvard's a real stickler on that one. Thanks so much for coming on the tour - and for this fantastic review - we'll be sure to show Scott!

Jill1230

Jun 2019

Our guide, Von, had interesting stories to relate about the buildings around the campus. Too bad there were too many umbrellas being used because of the rain. So if you’re standing behind someone with an umbrella, you don’t get to see many of the buildings described. But I enjoyed the tour nonetheless. However, pls tell me how to get rid of the sticker from my t shirt! It seemed to have stuck permanently!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks so much for joining the tour - and for your kind review! Sorry to hear you got hit with the rain, but glad it was a pleasant experience anyway! A little soap and water usually does the trick with our stickers, hope this helps!

870elianes

Jun 2019

The tour was guided by a very talented student who provided interesting facts about the university - life and admission. good humor! I wish I could enter the library but it was not open to visitors.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for your review! Sorry we couldn't get you in the library - Harvard's rules!