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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard 20% OFF
$49.60
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Overview
The Illustrious Schools tour showcases the rich histories of MIT and Harvard, two of the most renowned universities in the world. Over the course of 3 hours and 30 minutes, participants will uncover fascinating stories and architectural marvels from both campuses.
- 🏫 Start at the MIT campus, where your guide shares insights into the school's history, famous pranks, and groundbreaking inventions.
- 🚉 Travel to Harvard using the subway system, with your subway fare included in the cost of the tour.
- 📜 Visit Harvard University, the oldest college in the United States, and learn about its academic legacy and whimsical student traditions.
- 🗽 See the "Statue of the Three Lies", a captivating monument that has misled visitors for nearly 150 years.
- 🏛️ Explore the historical significance of Harvard Yard, including the house where George Washington stayed during the American Revolution.
- 🌉 Take in the views of the Boston skyline from Harvard Bridge, including the quirky Smoot markers that mark its length.
- 🍌 Discover the amusing story behind the iconic Banana Lounge, a beloved spot among MIT students.
- 🏗️ Marvel at the Stata Center, an architectural wonder that exemplifies MIT's innovative design approach.
- 📚 Visit Memorial Hall and the Harvard Memorial Church, important historical landmarks within Harvard Yard.
- 🛍️ End your tour at the lively Harvard Square, where your guide can suggest excellent places for lunch and shopping.
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Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- 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 20% OFF
$49.60
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!