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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

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The tour starts on the MIT campus, where you will follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more! Your tour guide will show you buildings designed by world-famous architects, dormitories home to hilarious MIT "hacks", and stunning views of Boston from across the river!

After MIT, your tour guide will take you to Harvard using the subway system. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour.

Learn the history of Harvard University, the oldest college in the country. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard's academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students! See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard's part in the war. The tour will show you the academic, residential, and hidden parts of one of the world's most prestigious universities!
Ville: Cambridge
Sat 28 Jun
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Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
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Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
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Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
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Information additionnelle
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Weekend vs Weekday Tours - the tour goes inside some MIT buildings on weekdays only! The MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays. On the days that we do not go inside MIT, the tour price is $5 less. Harvard does not allow any public tours inside any buildings.
  • Parking is very difficult to find near the tour starting point. We strongly advise against driving and recommend taking public transit or taxi/Uber. The closest garage next to the tour start point is the Green Garage at Kendall and costs $38 for 3+ hours. Very limited metered street parking is available around the starting area of the tour, we advise arriving at least 30 minutes ahead of the tour start time to look for metered parking.
  • Public transport is the easiest way to get to the tour start point. Take the MBTA (subway) to the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, the tour start point is next to the main entrance to the subway station.
  • Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.
  • This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
À quoi s'attendre
1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
2
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
3
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
4
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
5
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
6
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
7
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
8
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
9
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
10
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
11
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
12
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
13
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
14
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
15
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
16
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
17
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
18
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
19
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
20
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
21
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
22
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
23
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
24
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
25
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
26
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
27
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
28
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
29
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
30
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
31
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
32
Harvard Bridge
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
33
Stata Center
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
34
John Harvard Statue
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
35
Harvard Memorial Church
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
36
Harvard Square
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
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Politique d'annulation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Commentaires (50)
Jenny_S
Dec 2024
This was a fantastic tour, and Alex was a very skilled and personable guide. I originally balked at the length of the tour (3.5 hours), but it ended up being perfect (even on a wintery Boston day!). The tour was thoughtfully planned, packed with fun and interesting sites and information, reasonable priced, and the tour guide was professional, personable, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to interact with. This is our second Viator tour and both have been homeruns! We love to learn when we travel and Viator tours really seems to fit the bill.
Réponse de l'hôte
Dec 2024
Thanks so much for your review - we're glad you enjoyed the MIT & Harvard tour! We put a lot of love & care into designing it, and we're happy to see it's well-received! You also may be interested to know that Viator is actually just a booking platform (like Expedia is for flights); most of the experiences on the platform are provided by local operators. Your tour in this case was provided by Boston Hidden Gems - we are a family-owned operator based in the city! But regardless of how you find our tours, we're glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your business!
JenniferS9553
Nov 2024
I went solo on a tour of Harvard and MIT with Riley of Hidden Gems. Our group was small - just 7 people. The other tour groups I saw on these campuses were huge! This is one of the few tours I saw that takes you to both campuses, which I thought made it special. The campuses are different and a great comparison. Riley’s stories about student pranks (or hacks as they call them) were super fun at MIT. The stories and history she gave at Harvard were very interesting and provided so much more history and color to this remarkable institution. Both campuses are pretty but Hard is spectacular. The town of Cambridge was super cute as well although packed with tourists. Everyone in our group was thankful for the small group we had with a great tour guide!
Réponse de l'hôte
Nov 2024
We truly appreciate your extremely thorough review! We try to set ourselves apart by going to both campuses, and it sounds like you really saw the value there! We're glad that Riley gave you a great tour!
OnAir04825013051
Oct 2024
Really enjoyable. Lots of background knowledge and nice sidestories. We were led by Alexandria. Really nice and if you are not native english speaking, easy to follow.
Réponse de l'hôte
Oct 2024
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your tour and that Alex was easy to understand! Thanks for reviewing!

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