• MIT Media Lab - Explore the MIT Media Lab, a hub for groundbreaking interdisciplinary innovations from MIT.
• Green Building - Visit the Green Building, designed by I.M. Pei, and discover the legendary “Tetris” student prank.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Check out the iconic MIT Dome and hear the story of the police car placed atop it in protest of parking tickets.
• Harvard Bridge - Observe the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, which links Cambridge and Boston, and capture a photo of the Boston skyline.
• MIT Banana Lounge - Uncover the amusing tale behind the Banana Lounge.
• Stata Center - Marvel at the quirky Stata Center, known for its architectural brilliance and design flaws.
• Kendall/MIT - Ride the Red Line subway for two stops to the Harvard University Area. The subway fare is included in the tour, and your guide will assist you with the subway.
• Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate - Enter Harvard Yard through its main entrance, Johnston Gate.
• John Harvard Statue - Discover why the renowned statue in Harvard Yard is dubbed the “Statue of the Three Lies”.
• Harvard Yard - Learn about the various dormitories around historic Harvard Yard and the notable individuals who lived there during their time at Harvard.
• Memorial Hall Harvard University - Visit Memorial Hall, a versatile building housed in a historic church.
• Harvard Memorial Church - See the Memorial Church, centrally located in Harvard Yard.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - Tour the main library of Harvard University and hear the poignant story behind its establishment.
• Wadsworth House - View one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.
• Lowell House - Explore some of the upperclassmen housing at Harvard University and learn about the “Housing Day” tradition.
• Harvard Square - Conclude the tour at the lively Harvard Square, where your guide can recommend spots for souvenir shopping and dining.

• Tour Guide Services
• Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard

• Gratuities

The tour starts on the MIT campus, where you will follow your guide to learn about the school’s history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more! Your tour guide will show you buildings designed by world-famous architects, dormitories home to hilarious MIT “hacks”, and stunning views of Boston from across the river!

After MIT, your tour guide will take you to Harvard using the subway system. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour.

Learn the history Harvard University, the oldest college in the country. See the “Statue of the Three Lies”, deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard’s academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students! See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard’s part in the war. The tour will show you the academic, residential, and hidden parts of one of the world’s most prestigious universities!

• Please note that the tour does not go inside any buildings in MIT or Harvard. We tour the outside portion of the campuses only. This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
• Parking is very difficult to find near the tour starting point. We strongly advise against driving and recommend taking public transit or taxi/Uber. The closest garage next to the tour start point is the Green Garage at Kendall and costs $38 for 3+ hours. Very limited metered street parking is available around the starting area of the tour, we advise arriving at least 30 minutes ahead of the tour start time to look for metered parking.
• Public transport is the easiest way to get to the tour start point. Take the MBTA (subway) to the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, the tour start point is next to the main entrance to the subway station.
• Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.

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