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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

“It was "ok". We were definitely a bit disappointed that the tour was conducted entirely outside--at 30 degrees it was super cold--which was understandable, but to have portions indoors would have been nice. We weren't able to enter any of the buildings, see classrooms, or…”

3,632 reviews1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)From $23.00by Trademark Tours

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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

“Awesome tour. Greg led a nice paced and safe ride. He's very knowledgeable and took some great pictures along the way.”

34 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $78.00by Urban AdvenTours

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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”

33 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $460.00by Boston Hidden Gems

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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

“Tour guide and driver is great but overall tour not showing much. Harward tour guide was great Ivana and driver Jeffry was nice But ther was no tour at MIT and no guide or any information just jeffry drive to near campus. That’s no tour…”

10 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $149.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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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!”

9 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $995.00by Trailblazer Tours Boston - Private Tours

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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…”

9 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $995.00by Trailblazer Tours Boston - Private Tours

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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…”

5 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $901.05by Tour Travel & More

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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…”

3 reviewsFrom $43by Charles River Boat Company

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More Harvard & MIT Tours

3.0Boston City Day Trip to Harvard University, MIT and Quincy Market$123.00 5.0Private Half-Day Driving Tour of Boston and Cambridge4 hours (approx.)$695.00 5.0Cambridge, Lexington, & Concord: Private Revolutionary War Tour$480.00 Boston & Cambridge Icons: Private 7-Hour Discovery Tour$646.57 Cambridge, Lexington and Concord Private Half-Day Tour by Car$1,357.42 Meet a Working Blacksmith in a Colonial Town$30.00 Visit Boston & Cambridge: Private Full-Day Driving Tour$615.00 Private Tour Boston and Cambridge$1,041.14 Revolutionary Tales: Boston, Cambridge, Lexington & Concord$1,769.93 4.9Boston: Beacon Hill, Freedom Trail, Harvard – Walking Tour in French5 hours$68 Boston with Harvard: Walking Tour in Portuguese3 hours$70 From New Jersey: One Day Tour to Harvard University & Boston15 hours$130

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