Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour
From
£18
pp
1h 10 mins · 4.7 (3,721)
[PLEASE NOTE that Harvard Yard is closed on June 5th, 6th, and 7th for reunion events. Our tours will still run as usual with an adapted route, and our student guides will cover all the same content and material.]
What better way to see Harvard than through the eyes of a student? Join us for an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University, where history and tradition come alive!
Stretching about a mile, this engaging journey will take you through Harvard's campus while our enthusiastic student guides provide entertaining stories of Harvard's fascinating past as well as their own experiences.
Snap a selfie with the legendary John Harvard statue and marvel at the grandeur of Widener Library—all while experiencing the spirit of one of the world’s most prestigious institutions!
Whether you're a student visiting colleges or a family on vacation, the Harvard Tour is undoubtedly the top way to see Harvard.
Free cancellation
What's included
- Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
- Written translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin
- Harvard Student-Led Tours for more Insightful Narrative
- Conclude at The Harvard Shop for Souvenirs - run by Harvard students!
- 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Harvard
- See Top Sites including Harvard Square, Harvard Yard, and Science Center & Memorial Hall
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Itinerary
- This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located. (30 min)
- The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States. (25 min)
- One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States (15 min)
- The Harvard Art Museums, among the world’s leading art institutions, comprise three museums (the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums) all under one roof.
- Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
- Our guide will show you to one of Harvard's most iconic buildings, Memorial Hall. While we won't be able to go inside as a group, the beautiful exterior architecture will still amaze! (15 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
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 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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Trademark Tours
- Max group size
- 40 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.