Private Small-Group Harvard Square Sunset Walking Tour
Boston, United States
From $495.00 per group (up to 10)
Free cancellation
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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Overview
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.
- Explore the sights of world-famous Harvard University during a sunset walking tour
- Admire the historic sights of Cambridge lit by the golden light of the late-afternoon sun
- Soak up the happening atmosphere of performers, students and chess players on Harvard Square
- Pass historic Harvard landmarks like Harvard Yard, colonial Brattle Street and the Old Burial Ground Cemetery
- Great way to get a taste for student life at the world's most famous university
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Arrive for your Harvard sunset tour in the evening in front of the Park Street ‘T’ Station, where you’ll meet your guide and continue on the ‘T’ red line train to Harvard Square in Cambridge. As you walk out of the train station for this famous transport stop, prepare to enjoy some great people-watching, keeping your eyes peeled for the numerous students, musicians, chess players and street performers that like to hang out in this famous public gathering spot.
Begin your Harvard trip by visiting the Loeb Drama Center, home of the university’s award-winning theater group. Then head to the famous Harvard Yard, a site crisscrossed by a constant stream of students during the school year. Make sure rub the left foot of the statue of John Harvard, the school’s founder, while you’re passing by: it’s said to be good luck. Continue your walk by visiting colonial Brattle Street, home of the famous Brattle House and nearby Longfellow Mansion. You’ll end your walk in Radcliffe Yard.
Begin your Harvard trip by visiting the Loeb Drama Center, home of the university’s award-winning theater group. Then head to the famous Harvard Yard, a site crisscrossed by a constant stream of students during the school year. Make sure rub the left foot of the statue of John Harvard, the school’s founder, while you’re passing by: it’s said to be good luck. Continue your walk by visiting colonial Brattle Street, home of the famous Brattle House and nearby Longfellow Mansion. You’ll end your walk in Radcliffe Yard.
Itinerary
The home of British General John Vassal in 1759. Became George Washington Headquarters during the Revolution and ultimately the home of writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the 19th century. We walk through the grounds around the house and gardens.
Duration: 10 minutes
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