Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
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Boston, USA
- 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
For anyone thinking of attending Harvard, or for those who simply want a glimpse of college life at the famous university, this tour is a must. Get an exclusive account from current Harvard students, who provide key insights into the life and times at Cambridge with a theatrical, humorous flair. Check out the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past. Illustrated map of Harvard Square included. Choose from several departure times throughout the day.
- Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Get inside tips from a local
- Ideal choice for families
What's Included
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard
- Harvard Student-Led Tours for more Insightful Narrative
- Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
- Written translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall
- Conclude at The Harvard Shop for Souvenirs - run by Harvard students!
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1380 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station next to The Harvard Shop. Look for the managers in the straw hats!
End point
- The Harvard Shop65 Mt Auburn St, 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.
Itinerary
Join this student-led tour of Harvard’s Cambridge campus to get the insider scoop on what it’s like to learn at one of the US’ finest educational institutions. This tour is ideal for travelers who’re short on time but still want to see the school. Get a great introduction to campus, so you can go back and visit these places on your own afterward.
Meet your guide near the main Harvard subway station entrance and get to walking. Your guide takes you to several notable places, including the historic Harvard Square and Harvard Yard. Your guide tells you stories of what life is like at Harvard, and they might even spill a few university secrets, too. Pass by the John Harvard Statue, the Fogg Art Museum, and Memorial Hall.
Your tour finishes at the Harvard Shop, which is also run by Harvard students.
Meet your guide near the main Harvard subway station entrance and get to walking. Your guide takes you to several notable places, including the historic Harvard Square and Harvard Yard. Your guide tells you stories of what life is like at Harvard, and they might even spill a few university secrets, too. Pass by the John Harvard Statue, the Fogg Art Museum, and Memorial Hall.
Your tour finishes at the Harvard Shop, which is also run by Harvard students.
1
Harvard Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Harvard University
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
John Harvard Statue
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Harvard Art Museums (Pass By)
4
The Harvard Shop
Admission Ticket Free
5
Memorial Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Q:Will this tour operate in the rain?
A:We operate rain or shine year-round. Please review the weather beforehand and consider bringing an umbrella, jacket, and proper shoes. In extreme weather conditions, we may pause or reschedule the tour to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.
Jun 2025
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.7
based on 3,704 reviews
Brad_T, May 2026
Elia (girl from Ireland) was very friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone on campus involved with the tour was helpful
Priscilla_B, May 2026
Dante was an excellent host. He was very knowledgeable and was very exciting to tour with. He kept us laughing and guessing by asking us questions. Truly, one of the best tours I've been on
Kristi_B, May 2026
The tour took us through this beautiful campus and gave us much history throughout. Our tour guide was humorous and informative.
Svetlana_U, May 2026
We had a great tour, lots of interesting fact about the university and its campus. the group was relatively small of 8 people and everyone was friendly and engaged (Our tour was on Monday at 11am)
Gary_N, May 2026
I asked the tour guide if I needed ID to see the Gutenberg Bible at the library and he said no I did not need ID. When I arrived at the library the security guard was very rude because I didn't have school ID. This guide also said we can attend certain classes without ID, I don't think that's true either. At the end of the tour the guide said that he is "forced" to end the tour at the Harvard Shop. This guide said he disagreed with this as it is too corporate! I don't recall his name but he was a tall blonde guy, said he was a junior and came here from Russia. That's all I have as a description. Other than what I mentioned above he was a nice man.
Kelley_C, May 2026
Dominique was a great tour guide. Nice to get a student’s perspective on life on campus. I would recommend this tour, very insightful. Thank you!
Ava_D, May 2026
It’s a comprehensive tour around the campus and he’s very good about what he’s doing
He gave us a tour of the buildings in the campus an d also the history of who went to Harvard University and impressed how the very successful students became the presidents of the United States. It’s an amazing thing to know .
Sierra_S, May 2026
Jake was a great tour guide. Tour had great info and it was fun! Would definitely recommend to others!
Kemi_B, May 2026
This tour is much shorter than described. Because you’re basically just walking the yard, you can do this tour on your own with a map.
Alexandra_K, May 2026
Great way to learn a little bit more about Harvard! We enjoyed chatting with our guide and learning about the buildings, history, and famous alumni.
John_C, Apr 2026
Brad was knowledgeable, clever and fun! Beautiful campus and with such rich history. Higher education is in good hands
Rodney_C, Apr 2026
Great walking tour of Harvsrd! Student tour guide led us on a tour of Harvard Yard, student dormitories, John Harvard statue, libraries and history of Harvard. Answered our questions and led tour at a comfortable pace. Easy to hear and understand. Personable.
Kayla_R, Apr 2026
Completely exceeded my expectations. I especially loved that it is led by students because it gives you a really accurate representation of campus life there.
Reldys_T, Apr 2026
Great tour student guide was quite informative and answered all questions.
Got a real sense of the experience of a student. Took my daughter and she really enjoyed it. Harvard yard was impressive and full of energy and the explanation on big events was great.
Volha_S, Apr 2026
Out tour guy Caleb, who is junior Harvard student made this tour very knowledgeable and full of fun facts about Harvard history. We truly enjoyed, and we recommend this tour for visitors of Boston city.
Venessa_W, Apr 2026
Adam our guide was brilliant, informative, energetic and had a huge sense of humour. The campus is huge, but the key areas we were shown was great.
Tetyana_S, Apr 2026
Great tour with a lot of historical and current facts, attention to the details and upbeat attitude.
Rachael_C, Apr 2026
We had so much fun on our tour of Harvard. Our student tour guide was informative, entertaining and shared meaningful stories about Harvards past while offering her knowledge into new traditions!
Carol_G, Mar 2026
Such a delightful tour of Harvard! This tour was a perfect way to see Harvard in just over an hour. Our tour guide, Reed, was fabulous! He was personable, knowledgeable and kept us entertained with bits of Harvard trivia along the way. I would highly recommend taking this tour!
Aleksey_O, Mar 2026
Jake is a good and fun guide
Definitely recommend the tour .
No need to book ahead, just come over to the pick up spot and book it on the spot
Megan_F, Mar 2026
Such a fun and informative tour of Harvard. We were shocked by some of the trivia: women couldn’t get Harvard diplomas until WHEN?! Our tour guide, Jonathan, was fantastic and a current Harvard sophomore. We highly recommend it for anyone curious about attending Harvard or just looking to learn more fun facts about its history.
Dolly_N, Mar 2026
There wasn’t any actual address I could find. ’ve read on the internet that web activity including maps system don’t work here in Boston. 3 different mapping systems kept turning me around I couldn’t locate the group quickly enough. Still a nice tour though thanx!
Megan_S, Feb 2026
Apple was amazing! She had the best fun facts and made the tour very fun! She inspired me to return to school! Can’t wait to tour again in June!
fabio_c, Feb 2026
The tour guide is a real Harvard student and was very knowledgeable and had a lot of fun facts and stories to share. It was interesting to hear about her personal experiences going there. She made the tour fun and enjoyable even in the cold. This tour was my favorite thing about my trip to Boston.
Renju_N, Feb 2026
Harvard was already impressive, but this tour with Dillion made it unforgettable.
From the moment the tour started, Dillion set the tone with a warm welcome, quick humor, and a deep knowledge of Harvard’s history, traditions, and campus life. He didn’t just recite dates and facts; he told stories that brought the Yard, the iconic buildings, and famous alumni to life, making us feel like insiders rather than just visitors.
What really stood out was how engaging he was with everyone in the group—answering questions patiently, giving honest insights about student life, and checking in to make sure no one was left behind or confused. The pace of the tour was comfortable, with plenty of time for photos, quick breaks, and little “hidden gem” spots you’d never find on your own.
Sheri_T, Feb 2026
Dimitri was great with the right amount of information with funny quips in between. Made me want to attend Harvard.
Sherri_H, Jan 2026
Our tour guide, Natalie is a senior concentrating on neuroscience. I went on this tour with my son, who has been accepted to Harvard's neuroscience program, so this was a perfect match for us! Natalie was very knowledgeable about all of the ins and outs and the traditions for Harvard students and was able to share some trade secrets for my son to help him be successful. She was also willing to share her contact info with him in case he had any other questions. It was definitely cold, a but she did a great job of answering questions and taking extra time as needed in different spots along the way.
JILL_C, Jan 2026
It was "ok". We were definitely a bit disappointed that the tour was conducted entirely outside--at 30 degrees it was super cold--which was understandable, but to have portions indoors would have been nice. We weren't able to enter any of the buildings, see classrooms, or the massive library. The guide was interesting in her presentation, but we were definitely looking at a more in depth look into college life, admissions, etc. For the history of Harvard, it served it's purpose. If you're looking to understand college life, I'd look elsewhere for a tour.
William_J, Dec 2025
Brisk walking tour around Harvard campus led by one of the students. Perhaps rhe geoup size is slightly too big.
Michael_B, Dec 2025
Despite a real-feel temp of 11F, the guide was happy, and sincerely interested in providing a quality tour. Also, we were late for the 11am and the person who met us happily re-booked us for the 11:30 (we were lucky they had openings for the 11:30)
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