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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Sun 22 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)

eatsleeptour

May 2019

My husband and I took the 10:30 am tour on Memorial Day. It was a very large group for a tour. Mike did a great job of making the tour interesting and fun, but I was a little disappointed that we didn’t get to see more of the Harvard campus and go inside of some of the buildings. I’ve taking a walking tour of Oxford in England and it was a much more thorough tour with a lot more of the history and going inside buildings etc. for a $12 tour I guess it was OK

Response from Host

Jun 2019

We wish we could bring you inside buildings as well, unfortunately Harvard's rules on that are pretty strict. Thanks for joining us and for leaving your feedback!

IuliiaSam

May 2019

This 70-minute walking tour was so exciting and the time was flying by so quickly that when it came to an end, I was caught by surprise: is it really over? So soon? Ciara is a great guide, she is positive, fun, attentive, and well prepared. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in getting to know [more] about the history and culture of Harvard University at first hand.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

What a wonderfully kind review! Thanks so much for coming and for leaving such high praise - We're so glad you had such a great time!

JamesO477

May 2019

This was an easy, enjoyable and interesting way to see quite a bit of the grounds of Harvard, and understand a bit how the US college system works. Maddie (English/Film major) was a terrific guide.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

We'll be sure to pass on your kind words - thanks for joining the tour!