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15 Best Harvard & MIT Tours

The campus tours: student guides covering Harvard Yard’s three lies and MIT’s hack history with the irreverence only insiders earn. Cambridge is a ten-minute ride and a different planet.

1.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

Discover Harvard with this engaging 70-minute guided walking tour led by current students. Explore historic landmarks, get insider tips, and see Harvard Yard and Square.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our tour guide, Natalie is a senior concentrating on neuroscience. I went on this tour with my son, who has been accepted to Harvard's neuroscience program, so this was a perfect match for us! Natalie was very knowledgeable about all of the ins and outs…”

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3.Tour de Cambridge Guided Bicycle Tour

Explore Cambridge by bike with this guided tour, visiting Harvard, MIT, and scenic river views. Enjoy knowledgeable guides and all-inclusive pricing.

★ 5.0

“Charles was great. Very knowledgeable and kind. I hadn't rode a bike in decades...and it went smoother than I thought. Great tour.”

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4.Private City Tour of Boston and Cambridge

Discover Boston and Cambridge with this private 7-hour tour, exploring historic landmarks, Harvard, MIT, and local food. Perfect for personalized, in-depth visits.

★ 5.0

“The one on one experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable about Boston and gave us the best history lesson. We loved it! She was so happy and excited about everything, kept us excited and wanting to learn more”

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7.Boston Small Group Day Tour:Harvard, MIT and Boston Harbor Cruise

Discover Boston's top sights with this small-group tour visiting Harvard, MIT, Quincy Market, and enjoying a scenic harbor cruise—ideal for history and culture lovers.

★ 4.5

“The tour was supposed to be for a small group of 12 with a guide. There was only me and my family, so 4 total. Not sure if that was why the tour felt off. We got to Harvard, and the tour was pretty simple…”

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8.Boston Cambridge Lexington and Concord Private Day Tour

Discover Boston’s revolutionary history with this private 6-hour tour covering the Freedom Trail, Lexington, Concord, and Harvard. Personalized guides ensure an engaging experience.

★ 5.0

“Christian was an amazing tour guide. Shared all the historical information in such an engaging way - my 3 teenagers thought it was great!”

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9.Boston and Cambridge Private Day Tour

Discover Boston and Cambridge with a private 6-hour tour featuring iconic sights, historic neighborhoods, and engaging stories led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Our family of 5 (2 adults/3 pre-teens) recently toured Boston, Cambridge for 1 1/2 days with Cristian. From the moment I reached out to Trailblazer - Joan was excellent and patient with communication and my many questions/requests of sites as I had done a lot…”

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12.Boston Private City Tour and Harvard University with Hotel Pick Up

Discover Boston’s highlights with a private 4-hour guided tour including Harvard, the Freedom Trail, and city sights—perfect for personalized, authentic experiences.

★ 4.0

“Our private tour was well worth the money. Elizabeth, our guide, was super nice and very knowledgeable. She took us to places we never would've thought to visit. Our driver, Mohammed, navigated the crazy Boston streets with ease and our van was roomy and very…”

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13.Cambridge: Haunted Charles River Cruise

Discover the spooky charm of the Cambridge Haunted Charles River Cruise. Scenic views, eerie tales, and a full bar make this 1.5-hour boat ride a memorable experience.

“Good tour, we went at night and some great views. Host was friendly and very knowledgeable. Note for anyone heading here that you want to be on the north side of the shopping centre. The address on here takes you to the wrong end of…”

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