Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Description
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.
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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!
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Important 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
Reviews(3,845)
Miriam was a great tour guide. She was informative and shared engaging stories about the history and her experiences as a student. My kids (13 and 9) also enjoyed the tour and learning about the college. Highly recommend!
Alex was a fantastic guide! The Harvard tour was informative, engaging, and really enjoyable. She was incredibly knowledgeable and even shared a couple of funny Harvard student rituals with us, which made the tour even more memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
The tour is led by a current Harvard student . Fun and informative , along with a few insider stories.
Lani was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and super fun. It’s a nice way to get a view of some important buildings and learn about the history of the school.
Interesting sightseeing tour. I would have liked to visit at least one building from the inside, but I understand it is difficult.
Thank you, Brad! Excellent Harvard tour. Great job. Very informative. And he was very funny.
We really enjoyed The Hahvahd Tour! It was the perfect length--long enough to feel like we got a great introduction to Harvard and its history, but never felt drawn out or overwhelming. We learned so much about the university, its traditions, history, and campus, and our guide kept the tour interesting and engaging throughout. Visiting Harvard was something we definitely wanted to do while in the Boston area, and we're so glad we chose to experience it through this tour rather than simply walking around the campus on our own. Having the stories and history behind the places we were seeing made the visit so much more meaningful. Informative, entertaining, well-paced, and absolutely worth doing. We left feeling like we had really experienced Harvard rather than just visited it. Highly recommend
We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of the Harvard campus with third year student, Caleb. He was absolutely personable and knowledgeable. His occasional anecdotes were both amusing and informative. We enjoyed this experience.
Fun and informative! We enjoyed the tour.
What a great tour! Tam was so knowledgeable and a ton of energy. He answered all of our questions. Well done! A great experience. I’d highly recommend this tour!
