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Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour
Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour
Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour
Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour
Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour

Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour

By Stories with Action
5.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $20 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • Harvard University
    • 1350 Massachusetts Ave
    • 02138-3800, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 18 Brattle St
    • 18 Brattle Street
    • 02138, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $20.30 x 1 AdultCA $20.30
Total
Price is CA $20.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearn more: dive deeper into any storey you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

Harvard University
  • 10m
Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic centre, and modern crossroads. Note: This 1 mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Harvard Campus in 2-3 hours.
John Harvard Statue
  • 10m
The centrepiece of Harvard's Yard is the statue of John Harvard... who actually didn't found the university! As we dive into the university's early years, we'll also learn about when and how the all-male college integrated women.
Boston Transit Harvard Square Station
  • 10m
Welcome to Harvard! Our tour begins at the iconic Johnson Gate, where Harvard freshmen also begin their college experience. We'll make our way into the Yard, which represents the heart of Harvard's campus. Along the way, we'll learn about how Harvard came to be.
Science Center
  • 5m
Our tour continues past two picturesque student dorms - Mower and Holworthy. We'll learn about their significance and then continue to the famed Harvard Science Centre.
Memorial Hall
  • 10m
Next up: the imposing High Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall. This is the most beautiful building on campus, without contest.
Memorial Church
  • 5m
Our Harvard tour continues to Memorial Church and into the New Yard. We'll discover some significant Harvard history and sights along the way.
The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
  • 5m
Here we'll admire the gorgeous Widener Library and learn all about the eclectic Wideners.
Weld Hall
  • 10m
Our tour continues beyond the Library and towards more dorms. First up: Weld Hall, once home to President JFK. As we check out the beautiful architecture, we'll also learn about the dorm's other famous residents.
Wigglesworth Hall
  • 5m
Then we continue to Wigglesworth Hall, Bill Gates' once-domain. We'll learn about Gates and other notable alumni who lived in this dorm.
Grays Hall
  • 10m
Prefer someone more recent? Gray's Hall was home to Malia Obama.... and a couple other names you're sure to recognise.
Matthews Hall
  • 10m
That brings us to Matthews Hall, where Matt Damon once lived!
Straus Hall
  • 10m
And we can't forget Straus Hall, once home to Mark Zuckerberg. And so many others too! Our tour continues through campus, exploring traditions and anecdotes until we're almost back to where we started: Johnson Gate.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHarvard University
    • 1350 Massachusetts Ave
    • 02138-3800, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE18 Brattle St
    • 18 Brattle Street
    • 02138, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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