• MIT Media Lab - Explore the MIT Media Lab, a hub for groundbreaking interdisciplinary innovations from MIT.
• Green Building - Visit the Green Building, crafted by I.M. Pei, and discover the legendary “Tetris” student prank.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - View the iconic MIT Dome and hear about the police car placed atop the dome as a protest against parking tickets.
• Harvard Bridge - Observe the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, linking Cambridge and Boston, and capture a photo of the Boston skyline.
• MIT Banana Lounge - Uncover the amusing tale behind the Banana Lounge.
• Stata Center - Witness the whimsical Stata Center, an architectural wonder and a design enigma.
• Kendall/MIT - Ride the Red Line subway two stops to the Harvard University Area. The subway fare is included in the tour, and your guide will assist with navigation.
• Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate - Enter Harvard Yard through its main entrance, Johnston Gate.
• John Harvard Statue - Discover why the renowned statue in Harvard Yard is known as the “Statue of the Three Lies.”
• Harvard Yard - Learn about the various dormitories surrounding the historic Harvard Yard and the notable individuals who resided there during their time at Harvard.
• Memorial Hall - Visit Memorial Hall, a versatile building housed within an old church.
• Harvard Memorial Church - See the Memorial Church, centrally located in Harvard Yard.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - Explore Harvard University’s main library and hear the poignant story behind it.
• Wadsworth House - View one of the oldest structures in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.
• Lowell House - Explore some of Harvard University’s Upperclassmen housing and learn about the “Housing Day” tradition.
• Harvard Square - Conclude the tour at the lively Harvard Square, where your guide can recommend spots for souvenir shopping or lunch.

• Tour Guide Services
• Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard

• Gratuities

The tour begins on the MIT campus, where participants will be guided through the school’s rich history, notable pranks, groundbreaking inventions, and much more! The guide will showcase buildings crafted by renowned architects, dormitories known for amusing MIT “hacks,” and breathtaking views of Boston from across the river.

Following the MIT visit, the guide will lead the group to Harvard via the subway system, with the fare included in the tour price.

Discover the history of Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college. View the “Statue of the Three Lies,” which has been misleading visitors for nearly 150 years. Learn about Harvard’s academic heritage and some of the quirky traditions upheld by its students! Visit the house where George Washington stayed during his Boston visit in the American Revolution and explore Harvard’s role in the war. The tour will reveal the academic, residential, and hidden facets of one of the world’s most esteemed universities!

• Weekend vs Weekday Tours - the tour goes inside some MIT buildings on weekdays only! The MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays. On the days that we do not go inside MIT, the tour price is $5 less. Harvard does not allow any public tours inside any buildings.
• Parking is very difficult to find near the tour starting point. We strongly advise against driving and recommend taking public transit or taxi/Uber. The closest garage next to the tour start point is the Green Garage at Kendall and costs $38 for 3+ hours. Very limited metered street parking is available around the starting area of the tour, we advise arriving at least 30 minutes ahead of the tour start time to look for metered parking.
• Public transport is the easiest way to get to the tour start point. Take the MBTA (subway) to the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, the tour start point is next to the main entrance to the subway station.
• Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.
• This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
• ATTENTION: Harvard Yard will be closed May 26–June 7 for commencement events. Tours will follow an alternate Harvard route (no Yard access) and include the Harvard Law School area instead. Guests during this period receive a 15% discount (applied day-of). The MIT portion of the tour is unaffected.

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