Harvard Tour: Student-Led 70-Minute Walking Experience

Experience Harvard University like never before on a 70-minute student-led walking tour. Discover the campus’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and hidden secrets with an enthusiastic Harvard student guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harvard Square - This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
  • Harvard University - The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
  • John Harvard Statue - One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
  • The Fogg Art Museum -…
What's Included
  • Explore with a Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
  • Translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin
  • Insightful Narratives on Student-Led Harvard Tours
  • Exclusive Souvenir Shopping at The Harvard Shop
  • Comprehensive 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour
  • Discover Harvard’s Iconic Sites including the Yard and Science Center
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Information

What better way to explore Harvard than through the perspective of a student? Join an unforgettable 75-minute student-led walking tour of Harvard University, where history and tradition come to life!
Spanning approximately a mile, this captivating journey will guide you through Harvard’s campus as our enthusiastic student guides share entertaining…

Location
1380 Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Avenue
The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station next to The Harvard Shop. Look for the managers in the straw hats!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Escape19533547762
Jan 26, 2026
The Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour was an amazing experience - The Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour was an amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared deep insights into Harvard’s history, academic culture, and student life. Walking through the campus helped me better understand why Harvard is known worldwide for excellence in education and research. For students planning their academic journey or aiming for top universities like Harvard, understanding grades and GPA requirements is very important. Tools such as the Harvard GPA Calculator from https://gradewisecalculator.com/harvard-gpa-calculator/ are very helpful for estimating academic performance and setting realistic goals. I highly recommend this guided tour to students, parents, and anyone interested in higher education and Ivy League universities.
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Sherri_h
Jan 26, 2026
Great for prospective students! - Our tour guide, Natalie is a senior concentrating on neuroscience. I went on this tour with my son, who has been accepted to Harvard's neuroscience program, so this was a perfect match for us! Natalie was very knowledgeable about all of the ins and outs and the traditions for Harvard students and was able to share some trade secrets for my son to help him be successful. She was also willing to share her contact info with him in case he had any other questions. It was definitely cold, a but she did a great job of answering questions and taking extra time as needed in different spots along the way.
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Michelle
Jan 6, 2026
Must do tour for anyone wanting to explore the historic buildings, grounds and learn about long held Harvard traditions. - Freda was so knowledgeable with regards to the history of Harvard, the houses within Harvard and long held Harvard tradition’s.
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300valquiriam
Jan 5, 2026
It was great visiting the best school in MA. - We loved the experience, the guide girl was nice, funny and very knowledgeable. Place is beautiful even in winter time! It was very nice having the opportunity of learn more about the most famous school!
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Shandykids
Jan 2, 2026
Excellent history tour of Harvard - Our host Elio was very knowledgeable with some great stories about student life at Harvard. You are not allowed inside for security reasons but despite the cold we thoroughly enjoyed this tour of the grounds. Love supporting these student led tours.
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Jennykh2867zc
Dec 31, 2025
Visiting Harvard - Johnston. Was very helpful and gave us quite a bit of insight of the history of Harvard. Also the student life also past students who went to college at Harvard. Really enjoyed the experience thank you Johnaton
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William_j
Dec 30, 2025
Informative Tour - Brisk walking tour around Harvard campus led by one of the students. Perhaps rhe geoup size is slightly too big.
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Jill_c
Jan 18, 2026
Good for history, Not so great for college Admissions - It was "ok". We were definitely a bit disappointed that the tour was conducted entirely outside--at 30 degrees it was super cold--which was understandable, but to have portions indoors would have been nice. We weren't able to enter any of the buildings, see classrooms, or the massive library. The guide was interesting in her presentation, but we were definitely looking at a more in depth look into college life, admissions, etc. For the history of Harvard, it served it's purpose. If you're looking to understand college life, I'd look elsewhere for a tour.
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Alessandra
Jan 19, 2026
Not worth the money. - Very short and guide did not have much knowledge. I took the same tour last year and got so much more information from our guide about history, anecdotes about celebrities, and detailed info on sorting of houses etc
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Inma_g
Jan 8, 2026
I wouldn't recommend it. - It's not worth it. I find it a very incomplete tour. It lasts less than an hour and the girl (harvard student) was running each way showing us some highlights.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).