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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.

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

“A great way to see the city. Cambridge tour was super and the guide, Bob was friendly and knowledgeable. Bikes were very comfortable!”

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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 description is deceiving for this tour. The guide is more of a chauffeur. When we arrive at Harvard we were placed in a group of more than 40 people. MIT we were on our own to wonder. The boat ride was enjoyable. We walk…”

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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

“We had a fantastic private tour with Martin! It was pouring with rain so we changed our walking tour to a car tour, which was much better because 1. we didn't get soaked and 2. we saw so much more of Boston! He had so…”

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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

“Great experience! They went the extra mile to accommodate my mother who has limited mobility! Great history with a sense of humor! The driver was amazing also!”

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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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