Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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.
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!
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Meeting Location
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
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.
What To Expect
Harvard Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harvard University
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
John Harvard Statue
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harvard Art Museums (Pass By)
The Harvard Shop
Admission Ticket Free
Memorial Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour?
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Activity code: C-5950P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- 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!.
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall.
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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!
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
