Harvard University
Quadrangle Radcliffe at Harvard University, Cambridge, USA
Quadrangle Radcliffe at Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

Harvard University Tours and Tickets

2,873 reviews
Free admission

Located in Cambridge, just north of Boston, Harvard University is synonymous with prestige and accomplishment. Known for a curriculum that challenges and inspires its students, this Ivy League university boasts over 45 Nobel Prize winners and eight US presidents, including Barack Obama, among its faculty and alumni.

  • Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138

Tours and Tickets to Experience Harvard University

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What are people saying about Harvard University

Iliana_V, Nov 2023
Don’t miss when in Boston
An inspiring and engaging tour! Our guide Andrea was amazing with her unique style of sharing a glimse into the Harvard history and current life.
Daniela_C, Nov 2023
Our guide was very...
Our guide was very brilliant and accurate in the presentation of the university. Good experience for me and my friends.
Joanna_H, Nov 2023
Great experience
Had a great time during this tour even though it was super cold today. Our tour guide Josh was amazing! He answered all the questions and was very knowledgeable.
Lorraine_S, Oct 2023
Harvard Self guided tour
Great information on the audio and walking around the beautiful campus. It was a little confusing to determine where the specific site was so we got out of sync with the tour a couple of times, but overall great option.
People Also Ask
Q:Can you just walk around Harvard?
A:Yes, you can just walk around Harvard’s campus. If you’d like a free walking tour, current students lead them across Harvard grounds, including Harvard Yard. If you’d like to skip the group tours but still want to explore campus, download Harvard’s tour app from their website to start exploring the university’s landmarks on your own.
Q:Are any Harvard buildings open to the public?
A:Yes, a few buildings across the Harvard campus are open to the public. The Welcome Pavilion and Arcade are open daily; the Harvard University Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday. Of course, there are also beautiful outdoor spots like the Arnold Arboretum that are open to the public and worth exploring.
Q:Is visiting Harvard worth it?
A:Whether or not visiting Harvard is worth it depends on your interests. But if you’re into history at all, you’ll probably enjoy it—the university dates back nearly 400 years, and visiting the campus will get you a deep dive into Harvard’s long history of world-changing ideas, iconic leaders, hidden gems, landmarks, and more.
Q:What is there to do when visiting Harvard?
A:Many visitors to the Harvard campus will choose to take a public tour. They’re free with registration, offered daily, led by students, and last between 45–60 minutes—and, yes, they include Harvard Yard. Otherwise, on the Visit Harvard mobile app, you can take a self-guided tour and hit some of the major landmarks yourself.
Q:Can you visit Harvard without being a student?
A:Yes, you can visit Harvard without being a student. Touring the campus is quite popular—simply register on Harvard’s app to hop on one of the student-led tours from the visitor center, or take a self-guided tour. As one of the country’s finest institutions (one that is nearly 400 years old), there’s a lot to explore.
Q:Where can I walk around Harvard?
A:You can walk around Harvard pretty much anywhere outside—in fact, visiting the historic campus is quite popular. Beyond witnessing the famous Harvard Yard (the oldest part of the university), gaze upon the Gothic-Revival Memorial Hall, see the statue of John Harvard and rub his left foot for good luck, wander the scenic Arnold Arboretum, and more.