• The Fogg Art Museum - The tour concludes at the Harvard Art Museums, a complimentary museum showcasing iconic artworks, open to all visitors.
• Sheraton Commander Hotel - Named to honor the location at Cambridge Common where George Washington first assumed command of the Continental Army in 1775, the Commander Hotel has welcomed numerous guests. The tour begins here, leading participants step by step through Harvard Square and Harvard University.
• Cambridge Common - More than just a green space near Harvard, Cambridge Common is historically the heart of Cambridge. In the 1630s, it was designated as “cow common” for livestock grazing and wood gathering.
• Old Burial Ground - Old Burial Ground 190

Take a moment to look over the gates.

Soldiers from the American Revolution, including those who fell during the British retreat from Lexington and Concord in 1775, are honored by a central granite obelisk. The gravestones of two Black patriots, Cato Stedman and Neptune Frost, also stand here, reminding us that the fight for freedom was championed by many voices.

• Christ Church Cambridge - Established in 1759, Christ Church Cambridge is the oldest surviving church building in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist - In 1829, during a period of crisis, the congregation split, with the more liberal Unitarian majority retaining the historic meeting house, eventually becoming known as First Parish in Cambridge, located in the heart of Harvard Square.
• Harvard University - Ideal for shopping and rich in history and stories.
• Harvard Lampoon - The Harvard Lampoon Building is a whimsical, turreted “castle” resembling a blend of a Flemish town hall, a medieval fantasy, and a practical joke that remains elusive.
• Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate - Johnston Gate serves as both a literal and symbolic threshold. Each year at Commencement, the sheriffs of Middlesex and Suffolk Counties ride through this entrance on horseback to call graduates to order—a tradition upheld for generations. You’ll discover this and much more.
• Harvard Hall - The hall’s history encompasses many university tales, including a fire.
• John Harvard Statue - This statue is known for the “three lies.” Discover these and more on the tour.
• The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - The story begins with a son who perished on the Titanic. Learn more on the tour.
• Memorial Church - The old church holds many stories, which you’ll uncover on the tour.
• Sever Hall - Funded by Anne Sever in memory of her husband, James Warren Sever, it was designed as a center for “academic life and lectures.” Its design has sparked debate, with some critics calling it fortress-like and others praising its vigor and originality. Sever Hall has endured all opinions with quiet confidence. It is so admired by architects that the renowned Robert Venturi, a giant of postmodern design, once called Sever Hall his “favorite building in America,” highlighting its artistic impact and the subtle genius of its details.

• Tour of Harvard University, square and area on our walking tour app
• Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
• Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. Go anytime.

• No food or drink
• No admission this is all outside
• No human guide, this is guided by our walking tour app

Interested in a solo tour of Harvard? Short on time for a group tour? This tour offers an exploration of Harvard Square’s vibrant academic and cultural atmosphere, including visits to historic churches, the Harvard Lampoon Building, bookstores, the university grounds, the John Harvard Statue, the Harvard Art Museums, and more. Experience the essence of Harvard at your own pace, whenever you choose. The tour is location-aware and activates as you walk.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.