• The Fogg Art Museum - The tour concludes at the Harvard Art Museums, a complimentary museum showcasing iconic artworks, with free admission.
• Sheraton Commander Hotel - Named to honor the location at Cambridge Common where George Washington first assumed command of the Continental Army in 1775, the Commander Hotel has welcomed numerous visitors. The tour begins here and guides participants through Harvard Square and Harvard University.
• First Church in Cambridge - Established in 1636, this church is one of the oldest and most influential congregations in New England, being the 11th oldest in Massachusetts.
• Cambridge Common - More than just a green space near Harvard, Cambridge Common is historically the heart of Cambridge. In the 1630s, it was designated as “cow common” for livestock grazing and wood gathering.
• Old Burial Ground - Old Burial Ground 190

Take a moment to look over the gates.

Soldiers from the American Revolution, including those who died during the British retreat from Lexington and Concord in 1775, are honored by a central granite obelisk. The gravestones of two Black patriots, Cato Stedman and Neptune Frost, are also present, reminding us that the fight for freedom was championed by many voices.

• Christ Church Cambridge - Founded in 1759, Christ Church Cambridge is the oldest standing church building in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist - In 1829, during a crisis when the congregation split, the more liberal Unitarian majority retained the historic meeting house, eventually becoming known as First Parish in Cambridge, located in the heart of Harvard Square.
• Harvard University - Ideal for shopping and rich in history and stories.
• Newtowne Market Monument - Before becoming Cambridge, it was Newtowne, and this site shares part of that story.
• Harvard Lampoon - The Harvard Lampoon Building is a whimsical, turreted “castle” resembling a mix of a Flemish town hall, a medieval fantasy, and a practical joke.
• Harvard Book Store - A legendary bookstore with a fascinating story.
• Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate - Johnston Gate is not just decorative; it has become a literal and symbolic threshold.

Each year at Commencement, the sheriffs of Middlesex and Suffolk Counties ride in on horseback through this entrance to call graduates to order—a tradition that has endured for generations. You’ll discover this and much more.

• Harvard Hall - The hall’s history encompasses many university stories, including a fire.
• John Harvard Statue - This statue is known for the “three lies.” Discover these and more on the tour.
• Harvard Bixi - A fascinating statue with a Chinese story and more.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - The story begins with a son who perished on the Titanic. Learn more on the tour.
• Memorial Church - The old church holds many stories, revealed on the tour.
• Sever Hall - Funded by Anne Sever in memory of her husband, James Warren Sever, it was designed as a center for “academic life and lectures.” Its design has been both criticized and admired, with some calling it fortress-like and others praising its vigor and originality. Sever Hall has withstood varying opinions with quiet confidence. It is so esteemed by architects that Robert Venturi, a giant of postmodern design, once called Sever Hall his “favorite building in America,” highlighting its artistic impact and the subtle genius of its details.

• Tour of Harvard University, square and area on our walking tour app
• Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
• Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. Go anytime.

• No food or drink
• No admission this is all outside
• No human guide, this is guided by our walking tour app

Interested in a solo tour of Harvard? Short on time for a group tour? This tour offers an exploration of Harvard Square’s vibrant academic and cultural atmosphere, including visits to historic churches, the Harvard Lampoon Building, bookstores, the university grounds, the John Harvard Statue, the Harvard Art Museums, and more. Experience the essence of Harvard at your own pace, whenever you choose. The tour is location-aware and activates as you walk.

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