Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Monica and Eli launching a Tour of Harvard.
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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70 minutes (Approx.)
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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.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
  • 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

What's included in the package

Itinerary

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 (Pass-by Only)

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!

Admission Ticket Not Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station in between the Out of Town Newsstand and the Cambridge Information Kiosk.

End Points

  • The tour will end at the Harvard Shop on Mt Auburn St or at the Harvard Shop on JFK St. Both are run by current Harvard students. They are right around the corner from one another.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.6
Based on 1267 reviews

What do other 1267 guests say about Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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Nolyn_F
5
Mar 2024
Benjamin was a terrific tour guide. Very knowledgeable and interactive. Feel like we learned a lot about Harvard history, traditions, and student life.
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Elaine_N
5
Mar 2024
Great tour! Our tour guide was in his second year and knew so much about the history of Harvard. He made the tour interesting and had stories about each area we visited. He answered every question we had. Would highly recommend this tour, such beautiful buildings and so much history.
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Heidi P
5
Mar 2024
Sham was an absolutely amazing tour guide. She provided us with the history and the myths of Harvard. Great trip, thank you!

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All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

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
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Information
  • 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