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Harvard University Walking Tour Led by a Student, Cambridge

USA, United StatesAbout 1 hour 10 minutesGuided in English

Walk through Harvard Yard with a current student who mixes the university's history with stories of everyday campus life. An easy, lively introduction to Cambridge, just across the river from Boston.

About 1 hour 10 minutesExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Harvard Yard and its historic halls
  • The John Harvard statue and its 'three lies'
  • Widener Library and Memorial Church from outside
  • Stories of student life from a current student
  • Finish near Harvard Square

Full description

Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest university in the United States, and its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a pleasant maze of red-brick halls, gates and leafy quadrangles. On this walking tour a student guide takes you through Harvard Yard to the John Harvard statue, the steps of Widener Library and the halls where presidents and Nobel laureates once lived.

Along the way you hear the myths and traditions, the famous alumni and what it is really like to study here today, with plenty of time for questions. The tour finishes near Harvard Square, so you can stay on for its bookshops and cafés.

Itinerary

  1. Meet

    Meet your guide near Harvard Square.

  2. Harvard Yard

    Walk through the old yard, past the oldest halls and the John Harvard statue.

  3. Libraries and churches

    See Widener Library and Memorial Church from outside.

  4. Finish

    End near Harvard Square with tips for the rest of your day.

Included

  • Guided walking tour with a student guide
  • Booking support from Voyzotrip

Not included

  • Entry into university buildings (the tour stays outside)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to Cambridge

Meeting point

Near Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts; the exact spot is confirmed with your quote (Harvard station on the Red Line is a short walk).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The tour is run by an independent tour operator with student guides; it is not an official Harvard University tour.
  • University buildings are generally not entered, and access to the Yard can be restricted during events such as Commencement.
  • Tours run in most weather; dress for the season.

Frequently asked questions

Do we go inside the buildings?

No, the tour is outdoors; libraries and halls are seen from outside.

How do I get there from Boston?

Take the Red Line to Harvard station, about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Boston.

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