Harvard and MIT: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge, MA

Travel CuriousMeeting Location: In front of MIT’s main entrance, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139Boston, MA 02139
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Total Price: $467.90 (USD)
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Overview

Stroll along cobblestoned pathways and beautiful buildings steeped in history on this private walking tour of Cambridge. Walk along the Charles River, explore the campuses of MIT and Harvard, plus discover the city’s best places to eat and hidden side streets with your private guide. Stop for a craft beer or coffee at a local bar or café before parting ways.

up to 2.5 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • Walk the halls of Harvard and MIT where some of the country's greatest minds were nurtured!
  • Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours.
  • Includes a craft beer or coffee at a local watering hole.
  • Additional food & drinks are not included.
  • This is an exclusive tour with just you, your group and your guide.
  • In case some campus areas are closed to visitors, guides will extend the visit in other areas of interests.

Description

Cobblestoned pathways hemmed by charming colour-washed houses, red-brick walls, and bloom-filled terraces make Cambridge one of the most genial spots to spend a day. To really let the sounds, flavours, and history of the town become part of your own travel story, enjoy a private walking tour of the town that is home to two of the world’s most notable universities.

On your private, guided tour of Cambridge, you will:
  • Spend a few hours walking around the town’s two universities, and strolling the Charles River with a private guide.
  • Visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and learn about its many notable alumni, scientific breakthroughs, and contributions to the arts
  • Explore the MIT Public Art Collection and see works by notable artists, including Picasso and Gehry
  • Travel like a local with your private guide over to Harvard
  • Enjoy an easy walking tour of one of America’s most famous campuses, whose notable alumni include 8 US presidents, and whose notable dropouts include Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates
  • Grab a drink - a coffee or beer - in your local guide’s favorite watering hole.


The city is bursting at the seams with beautiful buildings steeped in history, from war monuments, battlefields, and universities with more than 135 Nobel laureates split between the city’s two schools. Today Cambridge is a byword for forward-thinking, liberalist, arts, intellectuals, literature, academics, innovation and entrepreneurs.

Wander the hidden side streets, check out the offbeat street art not associated with the town, and hear the neighborhood gossip which brings Cambridge to life. Your tour of Harvard and MIT is immersive - bringing meaningful and like-minded interesting people together that would never meet if you stuck to the main tourist drag.

Don’t worry if you don’t consider yourself an intellectual or history buff, Cambridge has plenty to offer foodies and beer elitists. Hear about the city’s culinary scene over a craft brew or a light-roast coffee with your local guide before parting ways.

Inclusions:
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favorite places
- One craft beer or coffee at a local institution

Exclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transportation to/from Boston
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvard and MIT: Private 2.5 hr Walking Tour of Cambridge, MA

Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour?

Your guide will meet you in front of MIT’s main entrance at 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour.

How long is this tour?

Tour duration is approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

What does the tour include?

This tour includes a craft beer or a light-roast coffee, a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included.

Is parking provided?

No, but there are multiple parking garages and metered street parking available near the departure point. Two of which is the Hayward Garage and the One Memorial Drive Garage. Parking fees vary according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week.

Are there any age/physical/health/etc. restrictions for this tour?

This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the tour will be spent walking. Accommodations can be made according to need of the guests.

What should I bring?

Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities (optional).

What should I wear?

Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.

Will there be other people on the tour?

This is a private walking tour, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides?

All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.