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.

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.

Walk the quads of the campus that inspired astronauts, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and famed innovators in just about every discipline on a student-led tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Get an inside look on what it’s like to attend the prestigious university and hear real stories about what makes MIT special.

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 comes with lifetime validity! This is not a ticket to attractions along the route. Check covid rules and opening hours before your visit.

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.

The Combo ticket grants you admission to the Harvard & MIT Walking Tours. THE HARVARD TOUR In 2006, two entrepreneurial Harvard students took to Harvard Square wearing fun straw hats and “Hahvahd” t-shirts. Their mission was to create the very best tour of Harvard University for visitors and tourists. The “Hahvahd” Tour is a 70-minute student-led walking tour of America's oldest university, designed to be a funny and educational journey through Harvard's campus. THE MIT TOUR On the MIT tour, glimpse the buildings that compose the MIT campus and get insights into the institution that is home to some of the world's most talented innovators in the fields of math, science, and technology. The public tour of MIT is hosted by charismatic MIT students. Our dynamic and knowledgeable staff entertain and inspire with stories about MIT history and personal experience at the university they call home.

Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Widener Library, Carpenter Center, the Statue of John Harvard and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Find out the truth about “The Statue of Three Lies”. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Figure out who keeps stealing the chair of the president of The Harvard Crimson. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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.

Few places in America can boast as rich a history as Cambridge, home of Harvard and MIT. Cambridge Historical Tours offers a two part public tour that will bring four centuries of stories to life! Start the morning with a stroll around Harvard Yard, walking in the footsteps of founding fathers and the creators of social media. Then turn from the past to the future and continue your experience with a tour of MIT, renowned incubator of scientific innovations pushing our world forward. Find out things you never knew about the Titanic, rebellious pig roasts, robotics, AI, and why you should never touch John Harvard’s foot.

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.

Have fun and unleash your inner art critic while exploring Central Square, Cambridge with us. Home to a vibrant public art scene, including iconic Graffiti Alley, a sanctioned graffiti walkway that changes daily, and a variety of impressive large scale murals commissioned by the city from award-winning local talent. Uncover the artists and meaning behind these dynamic murals and enjoy delicious, diverse eats from local independent restaurants including gyoza, specialty granola, buddha bowl, oysters, and unique donuts. Guests are invited to try a mocktail or cocktail on this tour, and it is appropriate for all ages. If you’re lucky, you’ll even get a special tour of a hidden passageway. This fun and informative walk will change the way you think about Cambridge. Our friendly and local guides will take guests along Massachusetts Avenue to uncover the evolution of the area and the ever-increasing importance of self expression. Please bring proof of COVID vaccination.