Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT and Harvard Walking Tour

Explore the storied campuses of MIT and Harvard on a 3.5-hour guided walking tour with a local expert and included subway fare.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the MIT Sign near Ripple Cafe, where you’ll receive a brief introduction and overview of the walking route. Your guide will confirm your group and subway fare before setting off to explore MIT’s campus.

What to expect

MIT and Harvard Campuses

Walk through two of the world’s most influential academic institutions, each with a legacy of innovation, historic architecture, and unique traditions. This tour covers both campuses, blending campus legends, architectural highlights, and local stories.

Features

• MIT Great Dome: See the iconic dome, famous for student pranks like the police car “hack,” and learn about its role in MIT’s culture.

• Stata Center: Marvel at Frank Gehry’s unconventional design, a striking example of modern architecture on campus.

• Green Building: Discover I.M. Pei’s only high-rise at MIT and hear about the creative use of its windows in student pranks.

• Harvard Yard: Stroll through the heart of Harvard, surrounded by centuries-old buildings and the legendary “Statue of Three Lies.”

• Widener Memorial Library: Stand on the steps of Harvard’s main library and hear the poignant story behind its founding.

• Wadsworth House: Visit one of Harvard’s oldest buildings, where George Washington once stayed during the American Revolution.

• MBTA Subway Ride: Experience Boston’s historic subway as you travel between campuses, with fare included in your tour.

• Small group experience: Enjoy a more personal tour with a maximum of 30 guests, led by a professional local guide.