BOSTON · DAY TRIP
Boston’s best days out.
The 15 most popular harvard & mit tours in Boston. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Student-led Harvard Square to Harvard Yard walk for $22, with real campus stories and major stops like Memorial Hall and Widener Library.
Most Popular“This tour was brilliant. Our guide Adam was extremely clever and knowledgeable. He is in his 3rd year and it was wonderful walking around campus learning about the history of Harvard and student life. 100% recommended”
Harvard University campus walking tour led by students. See Harvard Square, Yard, Memorial Hall, and more in about 70 minutes for $23.
“The tour was cancelled and no matter how many times I called or emailed I was in able to get a refund.”
See MIT from Kendall Square on a student-led 70-minute walk, get inside select buildings, and learn campus stories from real MIT voices.
“I liked that we were able to go inside the building. Unfortunately a lot of rooms were occupied so we couldnt see them. The guide Austin was very nice and had many information.”
MIT-to-Harvard walking tour with standout architecture, Smoot Bridge markings, Harvard Yard legends, and classic student stories. Subway fare included.
“So glad I signed up for this tour! I was thinking I would like Harvard more but ended up really enjoying MIT. It was a well organized tour, with a professional guide who cared about doing a great job. Jenny was full of knowledge, which made the time fly by. I enjoyed taking the T…”
MIT campus guided walking tour from Kendall Square. See Great Dome, Infinite Corridor, Stata Center, Charles River views, and end at MIT COOP.
“I’ve been on many walking tours and this is the largest group so far…over 50 people. I expected the group to be smaller based on the price per person. Given the group size, it’s hard to get close enough to hear the guide. Unless they limit the group size to about 25, I wouldn’t recommend…”
MIT and Harvard guided tour in Cambridge with campus lore, free stops, subway ride, and Boston skyline photos in 3.5 hours.
“The tour girl Alex is extremely good , she kept us very entertained, share tons of interesting and fun facts. The time spent in each of the universities is perfect, allows to enjoy the campuses, take a lot of photos and even enter inside of MIt main building. We really enjoyed how she lead the…”
Walk Harvard Square with a local guide for three-shop breakfast donuts plus neighborhood history, ending near Saloniki Greek.
“Amazing experience, loved all the donuts. Bob was a great tour guide and knew so much about Boston donut history and regular history!”
A 3-hour Harvard & Cambridge walking food tour with popovers, fried clam po’ boy, pizza, Boston cream pie donut, and more.
“Chloe was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and accommodating. She made it fun and really relaxed.”
A 90-minute Harvard Square chocolate walking tour with small groups, coffee and tastings, and local history—$60 per person.
“The chocolate tasting was great, however, I wish more attention was paid to my daughters food allergies.”
A one-day Boston hit with Harvard, MIT, Quincy Market, and a seasonal harbor cruise, plus pickup and small-group comfort for $149.
“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 over to Quincy Market on our own and left the…”
2-hour French walking tour of Harvard Yard and iconic buildings with a small group and great anecdotes, ending with museum tips.
“J’ai beau apprécié tous les détails qu’on ne lit nulle part ailleurs. À améliorer: comme les autres guides, ils placent les personnes face au monument à voir et le guide se trouve dos au monument. Cela permet de mieux entendre le guide lorsque qu’on est face à lui. Ce fut le cas à Chicago et…”
NYC to Boston day trip with Freedom Trail, Harvard, MIT, Beacon Hill, and Quincy Market. 14-hour guided tour in English or Spanish.
A 4-hour private Boston tour with hotel pickup, Freedom Trail stops, and a Harvard visit—plus comfort from a dedicated driver and guide.
“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!”
Harvard Square food walk with local guide: underground tavern bites, Greek-Latin tastings, and Zuckerberg-style pizza and tiki treats. 2 hrs.
“Its unfortunate that access to the Harvard campus was prohibited due to the protests, but our guide did a good job of making the tour informative, interesting and enjoyable”
14-hour Boston day trip from NYC covering the Freedom Trail, Harvard and MIT, plus Back Bay and Quincy Market. From $112.
Every neighbourhood in the city, and every road out into New England.
