Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

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 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!

See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT.

See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei. Learn about the famous “Tetris” student prank.

See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.

See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.

Learn about the hilarious story behind the Banana Lounge.

See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.

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.

Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance – Johnson Gate.

Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the “Statue of the Three Lies”.

Learn about the various dormitories located around the historical Harvard Yard and who lived there while at Harvard.

See Memorial Hall, a multifunctional building inside an old church.

See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.

See the main library of Harvard University and hear the tragic story behind it.

See one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.

See a few of the Upper Classmen housing of Harvard University and learn about the tradition of “Housing Day”.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers 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.

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• This Tour is Provided by Boston Hidden Gems.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 45 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.