Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

Name: Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
Brand: Viator
Price: 57 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (139 reviews)

4.9(139)3 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadCambridge, United States

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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!

Included

Tour Guide Services
Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard

Not included

Gratuities

What you'll do

See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT
15 min
See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei
Learn about the famous "Tetris" student prank.
10 min
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United States
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
15 min
Harvard Bridge
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United States
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
10 min
Learn about the hilarious story behind the Banana Lounge
15 min
Stata Center
Vasar St, MIT, Cambridge, United States
See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
10 min
Take the Red Line subway two stops to the Harvard University Area
Cost of the subway ride is included in the tour. Your tour guide will direct you on using the subway.
20 minAdmission included
Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance - Johnson Gate
10 min
John Harvard Statue
Harvard Yard, 1, Cambridge, United States
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
15 min
Learn about the various dormitories located around the historical Harvard Yard and who lived there while at Harvard
10 min
See Memorial Hall, a multifunctional building inside an old church
15 min
Harvard Memorial Church
1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, United States
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
10 min
See the main library of Harvard University and hear the tragic story behind it
10 min
See one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution
10 min
See a few of the Upper Classmen housing of Harvard University and learn about the tradition of "Housing Day"
20 min
Harvard Square
Brattle St, Cambridge, United States
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

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; the listed tour price is lower to account for this. 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 USD52 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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