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 Dec

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Starting at $22.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Eric-from-NC

Mar 2019

I took the walking tour today with Jame as the tour guide. He did a wonderful job blending in both funny stories and interesting facts about Harvard. It’s great that current Harvard students give the tour.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Excellent! We love our student guides - thanks for joining, and for your kind review!

kbt2323

Mar 2019

This was the best tour we did in all of Boston. Lexi was our tour guide and was FANTASTIC!! She engaged everyone in our time with her---even my 5th grade son who never enjoys any tour! : ) Lexi also stayed after the tour and answered more detailed questions of my 7th grade daughter who is starting to envision herself in college. Lexi was a last minute fill in for a guide who called in sick---but she stepped in with a big smile on her face and handled it like a professional. Again, the tour--and specifically our guide--is one I would recommend to anyone!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Wonderful to hear! So glad Lexi was able to save the tour - hope we see your daughter back at Harvard soon (but not too soon, of course!)

Zarinah M

Mar 2019

I really enjoyed learning all of the different facts about Harvard in greater detail. My daughters, age 12 and 14, enjoyed learning about the school, and my older sister also approved of the tour. It was cold that day, and the tour guide did a good job of having the crowd pause in sunny areas or near heated spaces while he spoke about the campus. Eli, our tour guide was also a Harvard student, which I thought was a nice touch, giving all attendees an authentic inside scoop into Harvard life.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! So glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Eli