Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard

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!

Itinerary
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Stop At: MIT Media Lab, 75 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Green Building, 3 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei. Learn about the famous "Tetris" student prank.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Harvard Bridge, Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

See the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: MIT Banana Lounge, 26, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Learn about the hilarious story behind the Banana Lounge.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stata Center, Vasar St, MIT, Cambridge, MA

See the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kendall/MIT, 300 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance - Johnson Gate.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: John Harvard Statue, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Learn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Harvard Yard, 1341 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Learn about the various dormitories located around the historical Harvard Yard and who lived there while at Harvard.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Memorial Hall Harvard University, 45 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

See Memorial Hall, a multifunctional building inside an old church.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Harvard Memorial Church, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138-6500

See the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

See the main library of Harvard University and hear the tragic story behind it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Wadsworth House, 1341 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

See one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lowell House, 10 Holyoke Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

See a few of the Upper Classmen housing of Harvard University and learn about the tradition of "Housing Day".

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Harvard Square, 18 Brattle St Ste 352, Cambridge, MA 02138-3755

End the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 12:00 PM
Duração: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Ripple Cafe, 314 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Tour Guide Services
• Entry/Admission - Kendall/MIT

Não Incluído

• Gratuities

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