Harvard Square and University Smartphone Guided Audio Walking
Duration
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Languages
English
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Perfect for solo travelers with no schedules or group pacing
Explore the lively streets and cultural energy of Harvard Square
See iconic Harvard landmarks and historic university buildings
Learn about Harvard’s history traditions and academic legacy
$ 9.75
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This self guided walking tour is perfect for visitors who want to explore Harvard without joining a group or following a fixed schedule. You will walk through Harvard Square’s vibrant academic and cultural scene, discovering historic churches, famous bookstores, unique buildings, and the heart of Harvard University itself. Along the route you will see landmarks such as the John Harvard Statue, the Harvard Lampoon Building, the university grounds, and the Harvard Art Museums, gaining a true sense of the area’s history and atmosphere.
Guided by a location aware walking tour app, the tour plays automatically as you walk, allowing you to explore hands free and at your own pace. Start anytime, stop whenever you like, and resume when ready. The tour never expires, making it a flexible and convenient way to experience Harvard Square and the university on your own terms.
Self guided walking tour on mobile app
GPS based audio narration
No admission into buildings
No person tour guide
Gratuities
Food & drinks
Weather appropriate clothing
Comfortable walking shoes
Fully charged mobile phone
Headphones
Camera
Water bottlle
Minimum age of participants is: 10
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair accessible
This is an outdoor walking tour
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Activity Provider: WalknTours
Customer Reviews
Josh
The weather wasn't very kind to us on the day of the tour with strong winds and rain but our student tour guide, Frida, handled it like a pro! Despite having to compete with the wind and the whole tour being outside, she projected her voice well and was easy to hear the whole way through. We thought it'd be inside for at least some of it but later found out Harvard do not allow this for security reasons. Frida shared some fascinating insights about the history and traditions, was happy to answer any questions and definitely deserves a pay rise for powering through those conditions!
Raile
Very informative. Really enjoyed the tour even though it was freezing out. Learned a lot about the history of Harvard. “Ps it is not john harvard”
Tamara
We had a lovely guide but the overall experience felt a bit like a rip off. Due to the combination of our Guide's ID not working and the Thanksgiving long weekend we couldn't go inside a single building. The guide did a great job of giving us the Harvard 101 but a lot I already knew so found I probably would have been better going around on my own or with the app. I was told this is a must-do in Boston but I find the lack of public access to Harvard means it's not actually a great experience exploring vs other universities.
K
Excellent Tour! Andrés, our tour guide, was friendly and funny. He told us so many things about the history of Harvard, famous Harvardians and about recent student life. Entertaining and informative at the same time. It was a hot day and he tried to keep the group in the shade. Such a great tour with the best tour guide you could wish for!! Thanks a lot!!
Deb
Adam our guide was fabulous. We were a small group so he could spend a little more time at each spot. Adam was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. We learnt a lot more about Harvard and its culture and the history. I highly recommend this tour with students as they have first hand knowledge.