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Explore the ideas, artifacts, people, and places that have shaped our history for nearly 400 years.

Tour updates

Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Yard is currently closed to the public. During this time no tour groups are permitted in the Yard.

To learn more about Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ University we encourage you to use the Visit Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ app.

Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Visitor Center tours

All tours are 45 to 60 minutes long. Registration is required in advance for both in-person and virtual tours. Weekly tour registration will be available every Friday. You can download the Visit Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ mobile app on and devices. During business hours you may purchase a Self-Guided Tour Map for $3 available in multiple languages.

For information about Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ College Admissions tours for prospective students, .


People on a tour of Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Yard

On campus

Official Historical Tour of Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ

The free, student-led public walking tour through Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the students’ individual experience. 

Visit Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ mobile app

Explore Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ with our free mobile app, featuring a collection of self-guided walking tours. Whichever tour you decide to embark on, you’ll be sure to learn something new.

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Discover more Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ tours

From nature walks to art galleries, these tour offerings include virtual options, in-person experiences, student and staff-led excursions, and more.


A drawing of Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Yard in the 1700s

Tour spotlight

Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ and the Legacy of Slavery

The Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ and the Legacy of Slavery Walking Tour Experience explores Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ University’s entanglements with the institution of slavery through a 10-stop tour around Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ’s campus.

Prospective students people taking photos of the John Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ statue


Options: in-person, student-led


Options: virtual


Options: in-person, student-led


Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile


Options: virtual

Arts and culture people looking at paintings on a wall


Options: mobile


Options: in-person, student-led

Nature a guide giving a tour in the arboretum


Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided


Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided

Museums and libraries a person looking at colorful plant pressings


Options: in-person, virtual, self-guided, staff-led


Options: in-person, staff-led


Options: virtual, self-guided


Options: virtual


Options: in-person, self-guided, staff-led


Options: virtual, self-guided

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