MIT and Harvard Tour: Explore Historic Campuses

Explore MIT and Harvard on a guided tour. Discover history, pranks, and traditions. See iconic sites and stunning views. Subway fare included.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Tour Guide Services
  • Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
Ripple Cafe
Main Street
Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Ripple Cafe on Main Street in Cambridge. The cafe is next to the Kendall Station subway stop on the Red Line. Your guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt and name tag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabethpo7933iy
Sep 14, 2024
Tour - Thumbs Up Alexandria! Great tour. Históricas inputs ARE interesting. Great walk.I recommand It. I have tô put 100 words minimum...
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Huiminj2017
Sep 8, 2024
Fun tour - John had a very clear voice, i liked the focus on the history of the exclusion of women at these universities, very pleasant man. Would recommend
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Ellen_f
Sep 8, 2024
A Tour Worth Doing - Our tour guide was very interesting, informative and had a nice personality. We enjoyed her tour very much and would recommend to anyone.
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E7073okps
Aug 31, 2024
Will the real John Harvard please stand up… - Alex was an absolutely terrific guide! Pleasant demeanor and most importantly, provided insightful history of MIT and Harvard. Bonus for the food recommendation! Thanks Alex!
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Marco
Aug 27, 2024
Guided tour by fairy tale - Guide Jenny really interested us with her exhibition! The 3 hours together really flew by! Brava!! Highly Recommendation
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Eneily
Aug 24, 2024
Great experience! - The tour guide Alexandria was very knowledgeable of the history and area. She made the tour very interesting and entertaining. We enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.
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Q7951tudylanm
Aug 15, 2024
Great tour of MIT & Harvard! - John was fantastic! He shared so much relevant information and funny stories, engaging our entire family (including 11 year old twins). We loved spending the day touring these prestigious schools with John!
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Roosvy
Aug 11, 2024
John mit and harvard - John was fantastic, perfect English for strangers, kind nice and exhaustive.he showed us all the story about building and rules
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Jeanmichelg518
Aug 11, 2024
Good guided tour - This guided tour is good for those who wants to know more of the history of both universities … and some fun facts, stories too !
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Voyage59590187623
Aug 9, 2024
A Must Do Tour… especially if you are considering both schools for a student or for the history fans in your household - John is an excellent tour guide. He shared pertinent Information at both locations and walked in such a way that kept the group together. He answered all questions asked and made sure we knew where to go after the tour as we ended at Harvard after a short metro trip from MIT to there.
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