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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

4.7(3,900)1 hour 10 minBoston
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What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University, where history and tradition come alive! Stretching about a mile, this engaging journey will take you through Harvard's campus while our enthusiastic student guides provide entertaining stories of Harvard's fascinating past as well as their own experiences. Snap a selfie with the legendary John Harvard statue and marvel at the grandeur of Widener Library—all while experiencing the spirit of one of the world’s most prestigious institutions! Whether you're a student visiting colleges or a family on vacation, the Harvard Tour is undoubtedly the top way to see Harvard. PLEASE NOTE: Harvard Yard is closed on August 18th, 21st and 26th, and September 1st, 3rd, and 4th. Tours will run with the same content but with an adapted route.

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

What's not included

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

Itinerary

  • This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
  • The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
  • One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
  • 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.
  • Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
  • 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!

Good to know

  • 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

Meeting point

The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station next to The Harvard Shop. Look for the managers in the straw hats!

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

  • English guide