Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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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.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 3,854 reviews
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Asal_M, Aug 2026
Alexander was a wonderful tour guide. She was very witty, funny, and extremely kind. Not to mention she was one smarty. We really enjoyed our tour found it very informative thank you Alexander. We wish you the best of luck in school in life.
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STAN_W, Aug 2026
It was a great tour, very informative, our guide was Hadley and she was fantastic. She had interesting insights about student life at Harvard.
Mckenna_C, Aug 2026
This is a wonderful tour. Alexandria really took her time to tell us a lot of the history about the campus as well as what it’s like to be a student there. Fully enjoyed every minute and learned so much.
Gina_P, Aug 2026
The tour is led by a current Harvard student . Fun and informative , along with a few insider stories.
Sarah_H, Aug 2026
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.
Jen_M, Aug 2026
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!
Annie_G, Aug 2026
Jonathan was amazing! Showed us around and as a current student he portrayed very well how life is at Harvard for a student.
Jeremy_G, Aug 2026
This tour is student-led, so you get a good feel for what life is actually like at Harvard. They hit all the key historical aspects as well as give it a personal touch. It was excellent from start to finish!
Kelly_O, Aug 2026
Donny did an amazing job showing us on the campus! He was knowledgeable and friendly. My son especially loved it!
John_G, Jul 2026
Quick paced tour around the main campus. Combination of historic and contemporary stories about people, buildings, and traditions.
Christopher_M, Jul 2026
that it’s fantastic and everyone should take this tour. Victor was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this tour even if you don’t go to this college the history is amazing.
Lori_B, Jul 2026
We had a great time exploring the campus. Our student guide was friendly, funny and informative about college life.
Alicia_A, Jul 2026
Jonathan was excellent. He knew so much history of Harvard and always made sure he asked if anyone had questions before heading on to the next stop.
Bernard_C, Jul 2026
Our Harvard tour with Sean was fantastic! As a current student, he shared authentic insights into campus life, captivating history, and great personal stories. He made the experience truly unforgettable!
Kathleen_M, Jul 2026
An OK introduction to Harvard’s campus and history. The tour is run by current and former students, so these aren’t veteran tour guides with deep knowledge. They know some high-level facts and a little bit more — but the answer we got for most of our questions was “I don’t know.” If you want to know more than the basics, you’ll unfortunately have to teach yourself.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear you weren't satisfied with your tour. If you could email us at tours@hsa.net, we'd love to hear more about your experience so we can improve our tours in the future!
MaryLynn_G, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time touring Harvard College! Our guide was engaging and full of fascinating stories and insider tidbits that really brought the campus to life. The tour was well-paced and informative, and we loved exploring such a beautiful and historic campus. Highly recommend!
Jim_G, Jul 2026
Great experience learning about the history of Harvard… and really unique stories. Our guide, Donnie, is a walking encyclopedia.
Terry_D, Jul 2026
I felt like we learned a lot in a fun way about the iconic university. Dillon was a great tour guide!
Heather_S, Jul 2026
Tour was excellent and informative. Our tour guide, Dylan, was fabulous! ... and it was his birthday!
Sarah_R, Jul 2026
If Harvard offered a class taught by Genevieve, we’d enroll immediately. She was engaging, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the campus’s history and traditions to life with the perfect mix of facts, stories, and humor. What could have been just another campus tour turned into one of the highlights of our Boston trip. Whether you’re seriously considering Harvard or just curious about its history, do yourself a favor and hope you get Genevieve as your guide!
ReneeS, Jul 2026
Great tour of Harvard University grounds with the perfect mix of university & local history, lore, college life info, and architecture. Guide was super fun, clear to understand, kind and so knowledgeable of Harvard and some local history. Would recommend!
Catherine_C, Jul 2026
It was a fun tour. We learned a lot about the university, its history and its alumni. Francis did a lovely job!
ShaoYu_C, Jul 2026
Emily was knowledgeable, funny and professional. She made the tour fun and I learned a lot.
Best luck to her.
Jessica_M, Jul 2026
We had a great time on this tour! It was fun, engaging, and full of unique stories and interesting facts. I cannot say enough good things about our tour guide(Francis) she was fantastic—knowledgeable, entertaining, and happy to answer questions. The length was just right: not too long to become tiring, but not too short to feel rushed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Harvard!
Mohamed_M, Jul 2026
Genral information about Harvard university buildings. No indoor experience. Was expecting a more thorough experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear that you weren't completely satisfied with your experience. Unfortunately, Harvard University policy does not allow visitors inside campus buildings due to student safety concerns. Despite this, we hope that you still found the other components of your tour enjoyable and informative!
Bridget_R, Jul 2026
For a student led tour our guide did a pretty good job. I do think we could've seen more of the campus on our own, but she had some interesting anecdotal info on student life. Good enough exposure if you're contemplating an official Harvard prospective admissions tour, but definitely not a substitute for it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear that you weren't completely satisfied with your experience. Unfortunately, Harvard University policy does not allow visitors inside campus buildings due to student safety concerns. Despite this, we're glad that you found the content of your tour enjoyable and informative!
Patricia_K, Jul 2026
It was a great tour. The guide was a very nice and friendly Harvard student. He led the tour at a good pace and shared interesting information about the buildings and the university's history.
Theresa_D, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on campus culture and landmarks, and he was very charismatic. He integrated genuine campus history with jokes that kept everyone engaged and listening, and it made for both an unforgettable and impressionable experience. Today is his birthday, so happy birthday again!
Angelina_L, Jul 2026
This a short one hour walking tour that does not cover all the campus. The tour is lead by Harvard students that have funny stories about being first years at Harvard as well as having a good knowledgeable of the legends and history of the university.
Nicholas_C, Jul 2026
Great little tour. As guide is a Harvard student are very knowledgeable. Our guide Johnathon was both knowledgeable and entertaining. Totally recommend. I also took in Mikes pastries near where tour starts and ends.
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