A Self-Guided Harvard University Walking Tour

Harvard University is America’s oldest institution of higher learning, founded in 1636 before the United States even existed. On this walking tour, you’ll hear how a desperate Puritan colony’s need for literate ministers evolved into the world’s most prestigious university, and how it continues to shape American history. This self-guided walking tour starts at the Harvard Student Center in Harvard Square. You’ll pass through the famous gates into Harvard Yard, where the oldest collegiate buildings in America still house students today. You’ll stroll through the historic campus, passing the iconic Widener Library with its tragic Titanic connection, the whispering arches of Sever Hall, and Memorial Church.

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   We'll also pass by Lehman Hall, where John Adams, the second President of the USA, along with Sam Adams and James Bowdoin, wrote the constitution of the Commonwealth of MA. However, entry to the Hall is not included on the tour.

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   We'll also pass by Wadsworth Hall, adding to the historic charm of the campus. However, entry to the house itself is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the Porcellian Club, with its historic student rituals. Rntry to the building is not included on the tour.

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   We'll also pass by the The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, with its massive collection of valued books. However, entry to the Library itself is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the Barker Center, with its unique architecture. However, entry to the Center itself is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the Harvard Art Museums with its unique collection of art. However, entry to the Museums is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, with its divisive architecture. However, entry to the center is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the San Niccolò Church, with its unique fire alarm sprinkler system. However, entry to the Hall itself is not included in this tour.

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   We'll also pass by the Memorial Church, with its famous list of speakers. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.

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    We'll also pass by the Harvard Law School, perhaps the most storied law faculty in the world. However, entry to the school itself is not included in this tour.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.