- Battell Chapel - The tour starts outside the chapel and you’ll learn about its history and about Elihu Yale, the man who Yale is named after. From there you’ll walk to the Old Campus and be guided step by step through New Haven.
- Flexible schedule, tour at your own pace
- Visit Yale’s historic landmarks
- Discover stories behind Yale’s history
- Self-guided tour with our mobile app
- Tour access with no expiration date
- No food, drink or admission into buildings (Most are free), it’s all outside.
Established in 1701, Yale is the third oldest educational institution in the United States, often described as the most mysterious.
During our exploratory journey, I’ll escort you to some of New Haven’s historical sites, incorporating Yale’s ancient campus, the New Haven Green, and the birthplace of the Hamburger, Louis Lunch, among others, including the Grove Street Cemetery.
Navigate at your speed. You can pause the tour whenever you wish and resume at any time. Facilitated through our Walking Tour app, the tour never ceases. Our tours are professionally crafted for the ultimate engaging experience.
Feel liberated to take a break from the tour and step inside the Yale Art Gallery to witness an authentic Van Gogh or visit the Beinecke rare book Library to gaze upon the original Gutenberg bible. As long as they are operating during standard visiting hours, there’s no admission fee.
You’ll get the chance to experience the Crypts of Yale’s enigmatic societies, such as the Skull and Bones, Book and Snake, Scroll and Keys, and learn more about their affiliates.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
