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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $22.00

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Sat 21 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)

Nathan_91AUS

Dec 2018

An excellent tour, and a great way to see the campus whilst hearing many interesting stories about the history of Harvard from our guide! Shaun was a brilliant guide who added to whole the experience with his anecdotes and humour.. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Awesome! Thanks so much for your kind review, so glad to hear to enjoyed!

Jerry G

Dec 2018

The kids that put this on work really hard. There is no in-depth discussion of admissions standards or even a walk through the buildings, but for an hour and a half you get an overview of Harvard and its role in Boston and the academic world. Worth the price, but set your expectations accordingly.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

They sure do! And their full time students to boot. Sorry we can't get you inside any buildings, the university is pretty strict on that front, but I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Thanks so much for joining and for your kind review!

ryanchanwei

Dec 2018

The Hahvahd Tour was a fantastic experience! Ciara was our tour guide, and she was amazing — even though it was raining heavily, she never once let the weather affect the quality of the tour. She was a very engaging guide (and a real expert at walking backwards), and I was impressed by her enthusiasm and professionalism! I learnt a lot about Harvard’s history, and I would highly recommend this tour — especially if you have Ciara as your guide :)

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thanks so much for your kind review! I've passed it on to Ciara - sorry we couldn't have better weather for you but I'm glad the experience was a bright one!