Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
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About the Activity
The tour starts on the MIT campus, where you will follow your guide to learn about the school's history, famous pranks, inventions, and much more! Your tour guide will show you buildings designed by world-famous architects, dormitories home to hilarious MIT "hacks", and stunning views of Boston from across the river! After MIT, your tour guide will take you to Harvard using the subway system. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour. Learn the history Harvard University, the oldest college in the country. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", deceiving visitors for almost 150 years. Learn about Harvard's academic legacy, as well as some rather whimsical traditions practiced by the students! See the house where George Washington stayed during his visit to Boston during the American Revolution and Harvard's part in the war. The tour will show you the academic, residential, and hidden parts of one of the world's most prestigious universities!3 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour Guide Services
Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Locations in the itinerary
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See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei. Learn about the famous "Tetris" student prank.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
77 Massachusetts Ave, , Cambridge, United States, 02139-4307See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Harvard Bridge
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, United States, 02139See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Learn about the hilarious story behind the Banana Lounge.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Stata Center
Vasar St, MIT, , Cambridge, United StatesSee the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Take the Red Line subway two stops to the Harvard University Area. Cost of the subway ride is included in the tour. Your tour guide will direct you on using the subway.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance - Johnson Gate.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Ripple Cafe on Main Street in Cambridge. The cafe is next to the Kendall Station subway stop on the Red Line. Your guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt and name tag.View Location
End point
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Tour will end in Harvard Square, next to the Red Line subway stop with the same name. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the tour does not go inside any buildings in MIT or Harvard. We tour the outside portion of the campuses only. This tour focuses on history, architecture, and stories about the two universities. If you are looking for a tour for perspective future students, please contact the admissions department of the university.
- Parking is very difficult to find near the tour starting point. We strongly advise against driving and recommend taking public transit or taxi/Uber. The closest garage next to the tour start point is the Green Garage at Kendall and costs $38 for 3+ hours. Very limited metered street parking is available around the starting area of the tour, we advise arriving at least 30 minutes ahead of the tour start time to look for metered parking.
- Public transport is the easiest way to get to the tour start point. Take the MBTA (subway) to the Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line, the tour start point is next to the main entrance to the subway station.
- Tour starts exactly on time. If you are running late, you can catch up with the tour group by following the tour stops listed on the itinerary. First tour stop is MIT Media Lab, second stop is the Green Building, and so on. Your tour guide will not be able to answer any phone calls to direct you after the tour starts.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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