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Tour Guide showing route at MIT sign
MIT Dome
Widener Library - Harvard University
MIT from the sky
Matthews Hall - Harvard University

Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

By Boston Hidden Gems
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
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Overview

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 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 practised 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!

Activity location

  • MIT Media Lab
    • 75 Amherst Street
    • 02139, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ripple Cafe
    • 314 Main Street
    • 02142, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
€44.79 x 1 Adult€44.79
Total
Price is €44.79

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide Services
  • What's includedWhat's includedSubway ticket from MIT to Harvard
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that the tour does not go inside any buildings in MIT or Harvard. We tour the outside portion of the campuses only. This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
  • 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 $38 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.
  • Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

MIT Media Lab
  • 15m
See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT.
Green Building
  • 10m
See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei. Learn about the famous "Tetris" student prank.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 15m
See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
Harvard Bridge
  • 10m
See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
MIT Banana Lounge
  • 15m
Learn about the hilarious storey behind the Banana Lounge.
Stata Center
  • 10m
See the quirky State Centre, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
Kendall/MIT
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • 10m
Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance - Johnson Gate.
John Harvard Statue
  • 15m
Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
Harvard Yard
  • 10m
Learn about the various dormitories located around the historical Harvard Yard and who lived there while at Harvard.
Memorial Hall Harvard University
  • 15m
See Memorial Hall, a multifunctional building inside an old church.
Harvard Memorial Church
  • 10m
See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
  • 10m
See the main library of Harvard University and hear the tragic storey behind it.
Wadsworth House
  • 10m
See one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.
Lowell House
  • 20m
See a few of the Upper Classmen housing of Harvard University and learn about the tradition of "Housing Day".
Harvard Square
  • 10m
End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMIT Media Lab
    • 75 Amherst Street
    • 02139, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERipple Cafe
    • 314 Main Street
    • 02142, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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