Step Inside Genius: Harvard & MIT Campus Tour
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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 you to Harvard using the subway system. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour. Learn the history of Harvard University, the oldest college in the country. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard's academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students! See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard's part in the war. The tour will show you the academic, residential, and hidden parts of one of the world's most prestigious universities!
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Lymarie_G, 12/11/2025 5:42:21 PM
The tour girl Alex is extremely good , she kept us very entertained, share tons of interesting and fun facts. The time spent in each of the universities is perfect, allows to enjoy the campuses, take a lot of photos and even enter inside of MIt main building. We really enjoyed how she lead the group and has a very sharming voice.
Sian_T, 12/2/2025 1:48:45 PM
Excellent and informative tour of MIT and Harvard. Very good delivery of lots of interesting facts and figures!
Ashish_M, 11/28/2025 11:59:21 AM
I wanted to share my appreciation for the awesome walking tour of Harvard and MIT. The experience was truly memorable! Harvard Highlights: Walking through Harvard Yard and seeing iconic spots like the John Harvard Statue and Widener Library gave me a real sense of history and tradition. MIT Experience: On the Charles River to explore MIT’s campus was equally inspiring. The bold architecture and the innovative vibe made the tour feel like a journey into the future. The stories, insights, and energy throughout the tour were fantastic. It was a perfect blend of history, innovation, and campus life. Thank you for making it engaging and informative—I left feeling inspired and energized!
lisandroc712, 11/15/2025 3:37:48 PM
Jenny was an outstanding guide — incredibly well-informed about both MIT and Harvard, and her insights made the entire tour genuinely enjoyable. I had a fantastic time thanks to her!
annmarieh572, 10/30/2025 9:21:01 AM
This was a really great tour. Alex was so informative and happy to answer all of our questions. She made sure we all enjoyed it. Really felt that we received the full history to these two schools - would recommend every time.
gardengal16, 10/23/2025 10:04:06 AM
The tour guide, Alexandria, was FABULOUS! Very informative, friendly, open to questions and very knowledgeable about both campuses. The perfect guide for this tour
Suzanne_D, 10/16/2025 9:27:55 AM
Wonderful overview of 2 places I have always wanted to see. Jenny, our guide, was knowledgeable, and she seemed delighted to be with us.
ahmedtD3424QP, 10/10/2025 1:56:53 PM
Our guide, Alex, really made this tour of MIT and Harvard great. He's super knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that's easy to follow and genuinely interesting. You learn a lot without it ever feeling like a lecture. The tour was totally worth it.
MARK_C, 10/9/2025 9:27:25 AM
Great tour. Our guide Jenny was very good. I highly recommend this tour. The guide was very well-versed in both MIT and Harvard history, lore, and tradition.
SilviaGabrielaA2, 10/4/2025 3:08:38 PM
Alex was such an amazing guide! We enjoyed the tour especially the MIT part. He shared many interesting facts along the way! Highly recommend.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weekend vs Weekday Tours - the tour goes inside some MIT buildings on weekdays only! The MIT campus buildings are closed on weekends and major holidays. On the days that we do not go inside MIT, the tour price is $5 less. Harvard does not allow any public tours inside any buildings.
- Parking is very difficult to find near the tour starting point. We strongly advise against driving and recommend taking public transit or taxi/Uber. The closest garage next to the tour start point is the Green Garage at Kendall and costs $38 for 3+ hours. Very limited metered street parking is available around the starting area of the tour, we advise arriving at least 30 minutes ahead of the tour start time to look for metered parking.
- Public transport is the easiest way to get to the tour start point. Take the MBTA (subway) to the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, the tour start point is next to the main entrance to the subway station.
- Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.
- This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
Departure point
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.Return details
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 you to Harvard using the subway system. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour. Learn the history of Harvard University, the oldest college in the country. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard's academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students! See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard's part in the war. The tour will show you the academic, residential, and hidden parts of one of the world's most prestigious universities!No redemption information available
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