Top Cambridge Walking Tours

For anyone thinking of attending Harvard, or for those who simply want a glimpse of college life at the famous university, this tour is a must. Get an exclusive account from current Harvard students, who provide key insights into the life and times at Cambridge with a theatrical, humorous flair. Check out the old buildings at Harvard Yard and Harvard Square and learn about the school’s storied past. Illustrated map of Harvard Square included. Choose from several departure times throughout the day.

A walking tour of Cambridge is a great way to experience the city from an intimate perspective. With both Harvard University and MIT, Cambridge is full of bookstores, art galleries, and historic buildings, plus fantastic places to eat and drink. Your private guide will tell you stories about this city’s long and important history, and you’ll see places you’d miss on an impersonal group bus tour.

With this self-guided audio tour, explore the heart of Harvard University's campus in Cambridge: Harvard Square! This self-guided walking tour covers must-see campus sights like the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, and former dorms of famous alumni like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Natalie Portman, and more. Explore Harvard with maximum flexibility and value. Here's how it works: Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience. NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER! THIS IS NOT A TICKET TO ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE. CHECK COVID RULES AND OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT.

Experience for yourself why Harvard University is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world on this fun 90-minute tour of the campus. A current student will show you around, telling you stories from the university’s long history, giving you an insight into what it’s like to study there now, and taking you to some of the most beautiful historic buildings. Whether you’re a prospective student or simply curious, you’ll learn a lot.

Get a taste for the pleasures of collegiate life during this 2-hour sunset walking tour of historic Harvard Square. Stroll the grounds of the world’s most famous university, soaking up the array of street performers, socializing students and historic haunts that give this iconic college in Cambridge, Massachusetts its unique vibe. During your walk you’ll explore Harvard Yard, walk along colonial Brattle Street and discover centuries-old landmarks like the Old Burial Ground Cemetery. A professional guide is included to help add insight to your walk.

Take a spooky stroll through the shadows of Harvard Square on this friendly, guided, 90-minute ghost walking tour. Led by a professional storyteller guide, learn about the area’s gruesome murders and mysterious deaths — with a lighthearted twist for all ages. Visit Harvard Square, the Harvard University campus, Old Burial Ground and more. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.