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👍👍 My husband and I had the privilege of being guided around Harvard by an incredible student tour guide, Josh. His passion for the school was palpable, and his knowledge was nothing short of impressive. Every detail was delivered with enthusiasm, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s cl... People often mention tour, Harvard, guide, great, history, experience, recommend, university, campus, interesting,


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1380 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

Website

www.harvardtour.com

Contact

+1 855-455-8747

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4.80 (272 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Prue M. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Grace did a great tour of Harvard. She was very informative and entertaining. She was very personable. We had a 3 and 5 year old with us and as the tour was all outside, it was perfect for our family as the kids could play on the grassed areas next to each stop of the tour. Upon check in, we were also kindly informed where the closest toilets were so the kids could use the bathroom before the tour started. The tour was the perfect length for families with young kids. We really enjoyed it. Thanks!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandra M. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My husband and I had the privilege of being guided around Harvard by an incredible student tour guide, Josh. His passion for the school was palpable, and his knowledge was nothing short of impressive. Every detail was delivered with enthusiasm, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s clear that he has a deep love for Harvard, and it shines through in the way he shares Harvard’s history and traditions. If you’re visiting Harvard, this guide is an absolute must-have for the full experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shira B. 6 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    This tour was just perfect for us. It was short (an hour and a half), funny and full of interesting information and fun facts about Harvard history and how it is today. We had an amazing time with Chris, our guide who was very informative and super funny. We loved the tour, very recommened!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike R. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great way to experience this historic university. Our guide Roderick was funny, friendly and really helped bring the campus to life. Great stories of the many buildings and famous people who lived there. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh did a great job touring us, was very knowledgeable and gave us a peek on what Harvard life is all about. Seeing the Harvard yard and the library was an experience worth doing while visiting Boston / Cambridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Laura V. 1 month ago on Google • 465 reviews New
    We had read that the students gave you the tour for free and you had to pay $22. You do not enter any building and the route you take is in a very small space. They tell you the history and some interesting anecdotes like in the case of the library or tell you about a famous person who studied there. I think you can do the tour on your own and you don't have to pay.

  • 5/5 Steven B. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a very enjoyable experience with our tour today. Our guide Felix was knowledgeable, funny and had lots of useful information for our daughter who hopes one day to be a student at Harvard herself. The anecdotes Felix told us about famous alumni and the rivalry with other universities were hilarious and really brought the university experience to life. Keep up the good work!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the idea that Harvard students guide these tours -- the added touch of the guide being able to say, "I lived there," or "I had this experience," gives the tour a little extra something. Our guide Lily was so well spoken and knowledgeable about the university -- she made me want to go back to college! Would do the tour again -- highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin B. 1 year ago on Google
    The day after I flew into Boston I booked a Hahvahd tour and it was the perfect way to start my first morning. It was an hour and thirty minutes well-spent and my tour guide, Cat, was very sweet, charismatic, and great at storytelling. I definitely recommend this tour for some fun facts of the oldest university in the States.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia A. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The tour was really interesting. We got to go round the Harvard campus and hear all about the buildings and their history. It is a beautiful location and the students really seem to care about the university. Dylan the tour guide was really well informed and offered an engaging and fun tour. He was able to answer so many of the questions thrown his way and gave really interesting and detailed stories about the history and culture of Harvard. We ended the tour at the gift shop which is student run and had a good selection of merchandise. Overall it was a great experience and Dylan did a great job. Would highly reccomend.

  • 5/5 Carolina S. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    This tour was super fun and I learned a lot, it wouldn’t have been so great without our amazing tour guide Natalie! She was very knowledgeable about all the history and kept everyone engaged with some very entertaining stories and fun facts about Harvard. Natalie was very friendly and great at answering questions, would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Boston. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Family n. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It was a great tour! Frankie our guide was amazing and kept us engaged. Even my 8 year old was totally hooked. It was the right length of time with the right amount of info and just over all really well curated. Great price too!

  • 5/5 Sarah V. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a small group tour with Molly who was enthusiastic, informative, and able to answer all our questions confidentiality. Unfortunately (so as not to disturb students) we couldn't actually go into any of the buildings which would have been nice. I was hoping to do an MIT tour as well, but these were only running on weekends so make sure to check this if you want to do a combo.

  • 5/5 Tahny D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun tour for all ages. I took my family with my sons ages 12 and 8 and we all loved the tour. Olivia was a great guide and we learned so much. Hearing the history and culture from a current Harvard student was very interesting. The tour lasted about 70 minutes. At the end they leave you in a store where you can stock up on great Harvard gear.

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my second time going on the Harvard Tour with different folks and it has been excellent both times! Kyle gave us a great walk around the campus and answered all of our questions about his admissions process as well as what it was like to attend Harvard. I would highly recommend taking this if you are at all interested in America's oldest university.

  • 2/5 Timra J. 2 years ago on Google
    I love tours, as does my husband. HOWEVER, today I felt like we were being shown around by a Valley girl and couldn't get past her screeching voice. We had to leave early and walk Harvard yard without the group. I think I had it all built up to be much nicer and more refined than it actually was. Our home campus at Auburn University is so much nicer, the kids are more respectful/respectable. I feel you should save your money by not paying for this tour (unless you can find an adult or someone tolerable to follow around for an hour).

  • 5/5 Edwin H. 2 years ago on Google
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through Harvard with Zoe (I think that was her name). Entertaining, fun and informative! She was an awesome guide! Still can't believe how big the library is! Wish we had more time on our trip to see more of Hahvad! ;-) Next time!!

  • 5/5 Desirré Hidalgo F. 1 year ago on Google
    We came to visit Boston with our two children and the Harvard tour was a must. We had the best tour guide, Lauren, who is a rising Sophmore. She knew everything there is to know about the history of Harvard and we fully enjoyed it. My 8 year old loves history so she has not stopped talking about it. It’s 70 minutes long and all outside. We picked up some things at the shop afterwards and then headed back to the art museum which is free to the public.

  • 5/5 Betty M. 1 year ago on Google
    Edward did a wonderful job narrating the tour and providing us the insights to the history and culture of Harvard. He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. He made the tour much more interesting and fun. I learned much more about Harvard than I ever though I would. Thanks again to Edward. We highly recommend this tour.

  • 5/5 Bryan Bernhardt P. 1 year ago on Google
    Keenan was our tour guide. He did a fantastic job and gave lots of insight to this amazing university. He knew all the ins and outs of the school and the city that houses it. We discussed all the famous people who have come through the campus and all about the social clubs and societies the students are privy to. It was a great experience! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Sanchit A. 9 months ago on Google
    Had a wonderful experience at the tour. Ines was amazing in her knowledge and her ability to answer questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. She was able to hold attention of a big group, answer questions with smile and humour.

  • 5/5 Leann B. 10 months ago on Google
    Some much FUN! Christian our guide, was FANTASTIC! Loved the point of view and facts from a student. Beautiful campus...all is not as it appears 🤔 which makes it even better!

  • 5/5 Andy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Isabella knocked it out of the park. She was energetic and enthusiastic and made the tour very enjoyable. If you have any interest in seeing the campus, I’d recommend this tour and see if Isabella is available for your schedule. Her stories brought to life the history, the culture, and the current life at “Havard”.

  • 5/5 Laura A. 1 year ago on Google
    Dylan had great energy and was able to answer a majority of the questions thrown at him. He also handled a larger crowd than normal since the tour time after us ended up combined with ours. Definitely was an around the campus tour and we learned a lot. Glad we went. There were no public restrooms we could find nearby and since we took the MIT tour afterwards, we ended up going to a Chipotle right before it started.

  • 5/5 Paramesh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi Trademark Tours I thoroughly enjoyed the HARVARD walking tour on March 13 Monday which started at 11.30 AM from Harvard Square. The Tour Guide I couldn't recall by name Sasha was awesome and explained the history and articles about Harvard University and it's iconic buildings and was very knowledgeable. Above all very worth spending wonderful time around Harvard campus. The second tour to MIT at Kendall Square at 1.30 pm the same day on Monday never happened. No one showed up and no one answered. I was literally there for 1 hr and took some pics of MIT with big disappointment. It would be better for Trademark Tours or Trip Advisor to communicate thru email or phone message if such tour meeting is canceled and there is money lost here with no refund. Definitely I will never recommend a MIT walking tour to anyone. Sorry about that. The Harvard Tour was awesome and the MIT Tour which never happened was dissaponting...

  • 5/5 Monique C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a gorgeous day for the tour and there was plenty to discover about the university's rich culture. Our tour guide, Grace, was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to our very large group! Our tour was very easy to walk and navigate. I would definitely wear comfortable shoes. There were many places to grab a beverage and/or food prior to the tour. Although we weren't able to enter into any if the buildings, it didn't take away from the experience. 100% recommend.

  • 5/5 Awesomebrix 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice tour of the area. Our guide was Keenan, and he was fantastic. He was friendly, helpful, and humorous. I learned a lot about the history of the University and it was very interesting. I definitely recommend taking this tour if you're visiting Boston. Also, it's nice that the tour starts right by the exit of the T.

  • 5/5 jana n. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I loved this tour! I learned so much about the university and its history. It wouldn’t be so fun if we didn’t have such a great guide (Dylan) who kept making us laugh while sharing a lot of fun facts and interesting stories about the university. Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Leann M. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This was a neat way to see the outside of Harvard and Harvard yard. Josh was our student tour guide and was a wealth of information and great to listen to from both an historical and a personal experience of Harvard. Thanks for the great tour. Now to figure out how to get into that library….

  • 5/5 Laurie W. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We enjoyed the Hahvahd Tour so much! Our guide was very informative, and so funny! Thank you for taking us to Harvard…now we feel Wicked Smaht!


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