Illustrious Schools: MIT and Harvard University Walking Tour
- Explore the historic Harvard Yard and see buildings that housed now-famous graduates
- See where Harvard students live after "Housing Day" at the end of freshman year
- See buildings designed by Frank Gehry and I. IM Pei, and a sculpture by Jaume Plensa
- Learn about the famous Smoot markings on the Harvard Bridge
- Take epic photos in front of the MIT Dome and Widener Library
Options
Join-in illustrious schools tour
Inclusions
Admission to: MBTA Subway (one-way transfer only)
Admission to: Some MIT campus buildings on weekdays only
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Admission to Harvard buildings
Admission to MIT campus buildings on weekends and major holidays
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Tips and gratuities
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
This activity has no age limit
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 18+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Group size: 1-9 participant(s)
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
Please note that MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays
Walking shoes
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Luggage storage and delivery services are not provided
What's included in Illustrious Schools: MIT and Harvard University Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Ripple Cafe. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet with the guide at the MIT sign and map outside the Ripple Cafe, next to to the MIT/Kendall subway station.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 20 min(s), Guided tour, MIT Media Lab, MIT Gray House, Green Building, Great Dome, Harvard Bridge, MIT Banana Lounge, Stata Center, This tour goes inside some MIT buildings on weekdays only The MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays
- [Dining] 15 min(s), Take a quick break to grab a snack or head to the bathroom
- [Transportation] By subway
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 35 min(s), Guided tour, The Student Center at Harvard Griffin GSAS, Wadsworth House, The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, Memorial Church, Harvard Yard, Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate, John Harvard Statue, Kirkland House, This tour will not enter any of the Harvard buildings
- [Return] at Harvard Square, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:30, 14:00, 15:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. This tour ends at Harvard Square
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Start your tour on the MIT campus. Learn about the school's history, famous pranks, and more. See buildings designed by world-famous architects and stunning views of Boston from across the river.
Learn how MIT was founded, and hear about famous alumni who graced the school, astronomical phenomena that occur in its halls, and quirky student hangouts.
Then, follow your guide to Harvard using the subway system while learning about the history of America's oldest subway.
Once there, explore Harvard Yard and the surrounding campus. Learn about the history of the oldest college in the United States. See the "Statue of the Three Lies," standing in the center of Harvard Yard, deceiving visitors for almost 150 years!
- Please note that this is not a prospective student tour
- This tour goes inside some MIT buildings on weekdays only. The MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays
- This tour will not enter any of the Harvard buildings
Meet
Venues
- Ripple Cafe
