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Harvard University Campus: Student-Led Walking Tour
4.6
2,155 Ratings
Cambridge
Experience Harvard University like never before on a 70-minute student-led walking tour. Discover the campus's rich history, iconic landmarks, and hidden secrets with an enthusiastic Harvard student guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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
- The Fogg Art Museum - The Harvard Art Museums, among the worldâs 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!
What's Included
- Explore with a Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
- Translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin
- Insightful Narratives on Student-Led Harvard Tours
- Exclusive Souvenir Shopping at The Harvard Shop
- Comprehensive 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour
- Discover Harvard’s Iconic Sites including the Yard and Science Center
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Information
Experience Harvard from a student’s perspective! This 70-minute tour, led by a Harvard student-guide, offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of America’s oldest university. Starting from the vibrant Harvard Square, your cheerful guide will usher you into the historic heart of the campus, the Harvard Yard. Be enchanted by the stories of Harvard’s past and the guide’s personal anecdotes while absorbing the scenery. Major landmarks on the tour include the Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library. You’ll also discover a few of Harvard’s hidden treasures during your journey! The ‘Hahvahd Tour’ is an optimal choice for prospective students or families on holiday, eager to experience Harvard.
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
Location
1380 Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Avenue
*Please note, due to Graduation weekend Harvard Yard is temporarily closed. Our student-led tours are still running with an expanded route.*
The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station in between the Out of Town Newsstand and the Cambridge Information Kiosk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Roxanan5
Jun 22, 2024
Great! - Justin! Great info!!! Amazing tour guide! Everything was great really nice and patient and obvioUsly well know. Thank you
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Danab460
Jun 21, 2024
Harvard Cliff Notes - Our tour guide Quee had a great energy! We learned lots about the history of Harvard, famous alumni, and undergraduate life. This tour is a great way to learn more about the oldest University in America while enjoying a relaxing stroll through the Yard.
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Russ
Jun 21, 2024
Great tour! - 5 out of 5! Great tour guide! Most informative. Weather was very, very hot. Needed hydration breaks. Tour guide was energetic and informed.
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Beth_t
Jun 20, 2024
Quick but complete! - The whole tour. Iris had a wealth of knowledge about Harvard! Especially, doing the “exam scream” at the end! Visiting the Harvard Shop to snag some Harvard gear while supporting students! Great tour!
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Pushpak_s
Jun 19, 2024
Great experience - The guided tour of Harvard campus was quite enjoyable. Our student guide Natalie was really great. She gave us an exhaustive tour of the campus, gave us lots of anecdotes and interesting stories. She was quite hilarious.
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Nicolachapman
Jun 18, 2024
Great tour! - Matthew was very knowledgeable about Harvard. We really enjoyed the tour, highly recommended! He made it really fun and interesting and answered all of our questions.
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898brentonb
Jun 18, 2024
Loved the tour - Great Tour! Loved the history, anecdotes, and sights. Aaron, our guide, was especially gifted and provided insight into what it’s like being a Harvard student from a non-traditional background.
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Kwvining4
Jun 15, 2024
Totally Recommend! - Lorenzo was our tour guide and he was so good. We learned so much fun, personal info about Harvard. It was so interesting how they assign you housing. This was a great experience for us.
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Robin_m
Jun 17, 2024
Good but could have been better - While it was good to see the outside of the buildings in the Harvard Yard, I was disappointed that we were not permitted to see any of the interiors. Although I accept that I am slightly deaf, I did find it hard to follow some of the descriptions that were given by our guide.
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22gretaf
Jun 14, 2024
Meh - Not great. We were not allowed into any of the buildings, and our tour guide said the three words no Harvard student should say (“I don’t know”) when asked about a couple of monuments on campus. Decidedly “meh,” particularly when compared with the MIT tour, which I do recommend.
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