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 22 Sep

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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)

Passenger485978

Jun 2019

I am glad that Alex gave our tour. Alex did a spectacular job and we very much enjoyed the tour and the great sense of humor.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Wonderful to hear - thanks so much for joining the tour and leaving such a kind review for Alex!

FutureProblemSolvers

Jun 2019

Our guide was excellent - a drama student called Mitchell. He was great with anecdotes, especially about Harvard's history of racism and sexism, which was illuminating, especially for a school group. Unfortunately, 'The Yard' (with the oldest buildings) was closed for private functions. We were notified that this was happening far too late to be able to do anything about it, so we went for better or worse. We were promised showing of other 'great parts of the university' that we 'would not normally get the chance to see' as compensation, but when we got to the one building where we might do this, we were not allowed to enter. so essentially it was anecdotes and quite a few rather ugly modern buildings and the catering tents for the private functions. I thought that the company could have been more up front with us and that their advice could have been more timely. And we were a school group of 12 - not a family, but there is no option for this.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

So sorry to hear you got hit with Commencement! That's always both a busy and exciting time here in the square. Thanks so much for your feedback; we are always looking for ways to improve our service.

Kim E

Jun 2019

The guide Max (not sure if his is spelt right) did a great job on mixing his personal experience being a biology student at Harvard with the history of Harvard. A lot of fun facts and famous graduates made the 70 minutes pass way to fast.