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A Boston Hidden Gems exclusive! This 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 (both good and bad), locations of some hilarious MIT pranks (or "hacks"), and stunning views of Boston from across the river! Learn the history of how MIT was founded, and hear about famous alumni to grace the school, astronomical phenomenon which occur in its halls, and quirky student hangout locations!
After MIT, your tour guide will take you to Harvard using the subway system, a total of two stops. Learn about the history of America's oldest subway while waiting for the train. Your subway fare is included in the cost of the tour.
Once reaching Harvard, explore Harvard Yard and the surrounding campus area during the second part of the tour. Learn the history of the oldest college in the United States, founded in 1636. See the "Statue of the Three Lies", standing proudly in the center of Harvard Yard, 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.
Note that this is not a tour designed for prospective students to learn about the schools, and we do not go into any of the buildings on either campus. This tour covers the history, architecture, and legends about the schools.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour. The tour can not wait for late arrivals, nor can the guide answer calls once the tour begins. Note that the tour begins next to Ripple Cafe Cambridge, so if you need coffee or pastries, we recommend getting it there so you don't run late.
If you do arrive late, please follow the itinerary on our website to find the group, or wait at the start location; the group will return for a break approximately 75 minutes after the tour begins.
