J
Soso. Not brilliant
I was expecting much better based on the previous reviews. It was boring.
Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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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.
Tour Options
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!
Highlights
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 included
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
Not included
Gratuities
Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Traveller Ratings
4.7
3,864 reviews
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(3,864)
J
Skip it
Just Google and walk the campus and you will learn more. The tour was 50 minutes. Showed us 4 dorms, a church and the library. Very underwhelmed. He kept telling us that Harvard was the best and gave an overall impression of eliteness. It's one thing to be proud of your school, but the ego was tiring. I wish the lady that had checked us in had done the tour. She was positive energy and so welcoming.
A
Fantastic tour around...
Fantastic tour around Harvard. I would do it again. Saw all the cool spots. I will come back. Highly recommend.
A
I for
Informative and interesting!
Z
Good but could be better
It was good but would have been better if we could peek inside the library and the first year dining hall. A 100% outdoor tour is limited and not as interesting.
R
Awesome
Great experience. The guide was fantastic. Cameron was his name. Did a great job, an asset to the company and the university.
M
Nice tour!
I believe the guide Dante was Superman disguised as a tour guide. He talked about all of his extracurricular activities on top of being a student and a tour guide. I get tired just thinking about it! Anyway back to the tour...We appreciated the way Dante spoke with us about the history of Harvard and gave his perspective about his life at Harvard as a current student. It was a very hot day however he conducted the tour with no sweat. I definitely loved how he encouraged our group to ask questions and take pictures. No question went unanswered and he was very gracious and thoughtful with his answers. After this tour I think the best way to learn about Harvard is from a great student and leader like Dante. On a personal note, I'd like to say congratulations to Dante in advance. He has a bright future ahead of him. If you're reading this, just know this is great tour. Furthermore, you're receiving a blessing if Dante is assigned to your group. I really enjoyed the Harvard tour! Thank you.
V
Harvard Yard Overview
Guided walk inside the Harvard Yard where you learn a bit about Harvard’s history and life as an undergraduate there. Know however that Harvard’s actual footprint goes far beyond where the tour will take you. Our tour guide was Jordan. He moved us along very quickly as if he couldn’t wait to be done with the tour. When only a few questions were asked at the early stops he didn’t seem very interested in engaging with the group.
Operator response
Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear that you weren't fully satisfied with your experience. If you could email us at tours@hsa.net, we'd love to hear more about your experience. We try to make sure our guides interact and engage appropriately with every tour group!
T
Unique
An exceptional note for Dominic, our French-speaking guide "Lenezenlair.com". He gave us much more than what we expected. An activity not to be missed. I highly recommend it to you.
D
Very Educational!
The tour was fantastic. Liam our tour guide and 2nd year student was excellent
