• Wadsworth House - The tour begins outside Wadsworth House, where you’ll learn about its notable residents, including guest George Washington, and the spirits that linger here.
• Harvard University - The tour will guide you around Harvard’s buildings, from the chapel to the dorms to the library, revealing its dark history. The tour is entirely outdoors and available anytime, 24/7.
• Cambridge - You’ll be led around the perimeter of Harvard through a section of Cambridge to visit Christ Church and the Old Burial Ground, before entering the gates of Harvard.
• Christ Church Cambridge - Pause outside one of the oldest churches, which sided with the Redcoats. Hear about the Redcoat that still haunts the area.
• Old Burial Ground - As the oldest burial ground in the region, this site holds the remains of Revolutionary heroes and the unknown, who still linger.
• Holden Chapel - Originally built with good intentions, this old chapel became a place where bones accumulated, only to be discovered centuries later.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - This iconic library’s appearance remains unchanged. Discover why and learn about the deep underground stacks of books and the spirits within.

• Go 24/7/365. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime.
• Smartphone Guided Tour on our walking tour app
• The tour never expires, go anytime, and listen again later

• No admission to buildings, food, drinks or human guide. It’s all on our app and outside.

Welcome to Harvard’s Famous Haunts Walking Tour, where we journey through the historic and eerie corners of the oldest university in America.

Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It’s hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories.

Founded in 1636, Harvard is steeped in centuries of history, intellectual achievement, and tradition—but with that comes ghostly legends and supernatural tales that have lingered for generations.

As we walk through Harvard Yard and the surrounding area, we’ll uncover stories of haunted churches, library, gates, dormitories and buildings.

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