• Wadsworth House - The tour begins outside Wadsworth House. Discover its notable residents, including guest George Washington, and the spirits that are said to 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 - Be guided around the perimeter of Harvard through a section of Cambridge to visit Christ Church and the Old Burial Ground. You’ll then enter through Harvard’s gates.
• Christ Church Cambridge - Pause outside one of the oldest churches, which sided with the Redcoats. Hear about the Redcoat that is said to still haunt the area.
• Old Burial Ground - As the oldest burial ground in the area, this site holds the remains of Revolutionary heroes and the unknown, who are said to 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.
• Harvard Hall - Visit this historic building to learn about its founding, how it got its name, and the story of its books that burned.

• 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 the Famous Haunts Walking Tour at Harvard, where participants explore the historic and mysterious corners of America’s oldest university.

Enjoy the tour at your own pace, anytime. This experience is location-aware and guided by our walking tour app. It’s completely hands-free. Simply place the phone in your pocket, and it will play as you walk. The narration is spooky and enhanced with eerie music to complement the stories.

Established in 1636, Harvard is rich in centuries of history, intellectual accomplishments, and tradition—but with that comes ghostly legends and supernatural tales that have persisted for generations.

As participants stroll through Harvard Yard and the surrounding area, they will discover stories of haunted churches, libraries, gates, dormitories, and buildings.

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