Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
Recommended by 91% 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 3,746 reviews
Yelena_S, Jun 2026
Very boring and useless tour. We stood in practically one area for the hour. Didn’t learn much. We could have not wasted the money and done this ourselves.
Rohini_G, Jun 2026
Lani was a fantastic guide! She clearly spoke from experience of being part of Harvard. Loved every moment of the tour of this historic landmark.
Karen_C, Jun 2026
Great guide. Fun and informative. We really enjoyed ourselves. Take a parasol if it’s a hot sunny day.
Tania_D, Jun 2026
Our tour no hide Alexandria was amazing! Wonderful information was shared and she took us to all the key places on campus.
Christopher_P, Jun 2026
It was "okay" ... the entire event was outdoors (and hot) with no water or restroom breaks. I would have liked to have seen some of the interior architecture. The guides are okay, but heavily accented. It was challenging to stay caught up (and my kids zoned out early). He did fine, and his English is way better than my Swahili. But still, it was challenging. The group size was appropriate. I think we had about 20 or so with us. And the fee would have been fine IF it wasn't just outdoors. But we got nothing from the tour price we couldn't have gotten for free on our own. Bring water, umbrella, walking shoes ... anything you need for an outdoor walk.
Lynda_K, Jun 2026
Alexandria gave a great tour and even caught us up on some of the history we missed at the end. We contacted the tour operator when we got stuck in traffic and Juan gave us great directions on where to meet up with the tour group. A tour you don’t want to miss if you are in the area!
LAYNI_C, Jun 2026
Great tour guide and great stories! I loved seeing Harvard’s campus, EPIC! The Titanic story was my favorite.
Robin_M, May 2026
It was an awesome experience ! Our tour guide was a student from Texas! He was fun, friendly and knowledgeable!
Hayden_T, May 2026
Jonathan was an excellent tour guide. Love that this is done by current students. Really knowledgeable about all things Harvard!
Sarah_C, May 2026
Very informational and fun! It was neat to see the buildings and hear about the history, people, and customs of Harvard!
Maria_R, May 2026
The Harvard student guide we had was very nice friendly and of course very knowledgeable about Harvard and it's history, including fun facts.
Keith_A, May 2026
The tour is of the grounds only, and not in any of the buildings. Dress for the weather and come with questions for the guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review! Unfortunately, we are unable to bring tour groups inside campus buildings due to university policies ensuring student safety. Nevertheless, we're glad to hear you had a good experience!
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!
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