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Stroll through MIT with a local guide, listening to stories about one of the most innovative schools in the world. Walk through famous Harvard University and learn about America's oldest college.

Highlights

• Explore historic Harvard Yard; see buildings that housed now-famous graduates
• See where Harvard students live after 'Housing Day' at the end of Freshman year
• See buildings designed by famous architects Frank Gehry and I.M. Pei.
• Learn about the famous Smoot markings on the Harvard Bridge
• Take epic photos in front of the MIT Dome and Widener Library

Description

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. Note that this is not a tour designed for prospective students to learn about the schools. We also do not go into any of the buildings on either campus. This tour is about the history, architecture, and legends about the schools.

Includes

A licensed tour guide Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard

Important Information

• 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. Harvard does not allow any non-students to enter any campus buildings. If you would like to go inside MIT buildings, you may do so on your own on select days when the campus is open to visitors. Please ask your guide for more details.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund