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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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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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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 Location
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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 Location
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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 Location
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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.

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Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & 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.

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Operated by Boston Hidden GemsCreated on 12 Mar 2024Created on 18 Dec 2024
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