Harvard Tour: Student-Led 70-Minute Walking Experience

Experience Harvard University like never before on a 70-minute student-led walking tour. Discover the campus’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and hidden secrets with an enthusiastic Harvard student guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harvard Square - This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
  • Harvard University - The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
  • John Harvard Statue - One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
  • The Fogg Art Museum -…
What's Included
  • Explore with a Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
  • Translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin
  • Insightful Narratives on Student-Led Harvard Tours
  • Exclusive Souvenir Shopping at The Harvard Shop
  • Comprehensive 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour
  • Discover Harvard’s Iconic Sites including the Yard and Science Center
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Information

Experience Harvard from a student’s perspective! This 70-minute tour, led by a Harvard student-guide, offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of America’s oldest university. Starting from the vibrant Harvard Square, your cheerful guide will usher you into the historic heart of the campus, the Harvard Yard. Be enchanted by the stories of Harvard’s…

Location
1380 Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Avenue
The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station next to The Harvard Shop. Look for the managers in the straw hats!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nia_dooley
Jun 9, 2025
Tour Review - Roddy was amazing! I loved his energy and jokes and he gave amazing recommendations! The sweetest person ever. Deserves a raise for sure ;)
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Mckenricks
Jun 9, 2025
Fun and Informative Tour! - This student-led tour was a great way to see the main buildings on campus and learn some fun facts! Julia was a great guide! Highly recommend!
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Susan_k
Jun 9, 2025
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and informative tour. Emma did a great job! We were able to get a real feel for the campus.
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Emma_k
Jun 8, 2025
Great tour! - We had a great time being shown around Harvard University! Our guide was one of the students who was really knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend this tour if you want to see Harvard and know what’s it’s like to study there.
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Aishas977
Jun 8, 2025
Best tour - Jeanisa was the best very informative and friendly! She had a great personality as well and gave great advice for students and visitors.
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Ira_s
Jun 6, 2025
Our guide was... - Our guide was knowledgeable and offered stories about the campus and the buildings we viewed. She made our Harvard tour more meaningful.
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Nic_s
Jun 5, 2025
Highly recommended to get a sense of the place - Our tour guide Isabella was awesome! My daughter Nicci & I learned a lot about the history & culture @ Harvard.
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Ivdanekova
Jun 5, 2025
Harvard tour - Isabella was amazing! We learned a lot about the history of Harvard and some very funnny facts! We love Harvard and the people of Boston area!
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Shelley_w
Jun 4, 2025
Great tour. - We loved our tour of Harvard and Maria was a fabulous tour guide. She told us so much about the history of Harvard as well as a few student stories that had us chuckling. Would highly recommend.
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Pola221162
Jun 6, 2025
Good tour but young boy - Our tour guy JP was fabulous. However, Hahvald tour mgt was disappointing. Today closed due to Alumni. Should have not conducted any tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).