Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT and Harvard Walking Tour

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Country: United States

Duration: 03:30 hours


Description

Take a walk through the prestigious Harvard University, learning about the oldest college in America with a local guide. Then stroll through MIT, listening to stories about one of the most innovating schools in the world.
Start your tour on the MIT campus. Follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more. See buildings designed by world-famous architects (both good and bad), dormitories home to hilarious MIT "hacks", and stunning views of Boston from across the river.

Learn the history of how MIT was founded, and hear about famous alumni who graced the school, astronomical phenomenon which occur in its halls, and quirky student hangout locations.

After MIT, follow your guide to Harvard using the subway system for a total of two stops. Learn about the history of America's oldest subway while waiting for the train. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour.

Once there, explore Harvard Yard and the surrounding campus area. Learn about the history of the oldest college in the United States, founded in 1636. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", standing proudly in the center of Harvard Yard, 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.

Highlights

  • Explore historic Harvard Yard; see the dormitories of many famous graduates
  • See where Harvard students live after "Housing Day" sorts them into a house
  • Walk through MIT's famous infinite corridor, home to 'MIT-Henge'

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Meet in front of the Ripple Cafe, located next to the MIT/Kendall subway station. Your tour guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems shirt.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.