Visit all the must-see sights of Harvard University’s campus on this self-guided walking tour in Cambridge.

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Valid 365 days: from first activation
Audio guide included: English

Highlights

Explore Harvard University your way
Stop at all the must-see campus spots
Visit dorms of famous alumni like Bill Gates
Go on a tour by local guides, creative writers, and professional voice artists

Full description

Explore your way on this self-guided walking tour of Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge. Visit the most iconic spots of the Ivy League campus with the help of an app that functions as your guide, narrator, and map. See animated videos that let you visualize parts of the tour.

To start, simply set up the tour guide app on your phone and arrive at the starting point of the tour. Step into the life of a Harvard student and visit the heart of Harvard University's campus: Harvard Square. See and learn about the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, former dorms of famous alumni like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Natalie Portman, and more.

Includes

Self-guided tour taken via Action Tour Guide app
Unique password (sent by email) for access
Live GPS map on your phone
Offline functionality
Audio narration
Written text explanations
Route from stop to stop
List of stops along the route

Entry to paid attractions
Vehicle rentals
Food or drinks
Transportation
Parking

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at 0 Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good data/wifi. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Headphones
Charged Smartphone
Power bank

Know before you go

This is a self-guided tour. No guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map
This is not an entry ticket
After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access the tour within the app
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid forever, from the moment of booking. You will not need to change the booking if your travel plans change

Cambridge: Harvard Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour

Cambridge: Harvard Campus Self-Guided Walking Tour

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