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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 of 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!
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 of 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!
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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Subway ticket from MIT to Harvard
- Tour Guide Services
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Ripple Cafe on Main Street in Cambridge. The cafe is next to the Kendall Station subway stop on the Red Line. Your guide will be wearing a Boston Hidden Gems t-shirt and name tag.
Return details
Tour will end in Harvard Square, next to the Red Line subway stop with the same name.
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See the MIT Media Lab, home to some of the most innovative cross-discipline creations stemming from MIT.
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See the Green Building, designed by I.M.Pei. Learn about the famous "Tetris" student prank.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)See the iconic MIT Dome and learn about the police car placed on top of the dome to protest parking tickets.
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Harvard BridgeSee the Smoot markers on the Harvard Bridge, connecting Cambridge and Boston. Take a picture of the Boston skyline.
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Learn about the hilarious story behind the Banana Lounge.
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Stata CenterSee the quirky State Center, both an architectural marvel and a design nightmare.
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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.
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Enter Harvard Yard through the main entrance - Johnson Gate.
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John Harvard StatueLearn why the famous Harvard Yard statue is called the "Statue of the Three Lies".
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Learn about the various dormitories located around the historical Harvard Yard and who lived there while at Harvard.
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See Memorial Hall, a multifunctional building inside an old church.
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Harvard Memorial ChurchSee the Memorial Church, standing in the middle of Harvard Yard.
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See the main library of Harvard University and hear the tragic story behind it.
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See one of the oldest buildings in Harvard Yard, where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.
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See a few of the Upper Classmen housing of Harvard University and learn about the tradition of "Housing Day".
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Harvard SquareEnd the tour at the bustling Harvard Square. Your tour guide can suggest places for souvenir shopping and/or lunch.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!