Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

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Duration1h 10m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

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

What to expect

  1. Harvard Square
    30m
    This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
  2. Harvard University
    25m
    The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
  3. John Harvard Statue
    15m
    One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
  4. Harvard Art Museums
    Pass by
    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.
  5. The Harvard Shop
    Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
  6. Memorial Hall
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    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!

Meeting and pickup

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!

End point

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.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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