Tours
Explore the ideas, artifacts, people, and places that have shaped our history for nearly 400 years.
Tour updates
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, .
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.Â
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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Historical Tour of Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ
Learn the history behind well-known spots across Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ’s campus! Each stop highlights iconic buildings, traditions, alumni, and much more.
Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Public Art & Culture Tour: Allston
Explore vibrant public art in Allston! You’ll encounter can’t-miss installations along Western Avenue and learn the stories behind them and their artists.
Å·ÃÀÈÕº«ÊÓƵ Public Art & Culture Tour: Cambridge
Discover a new side to our campus through an art-filled adventure! Explore outdoor art, famous architecture, renowned cultural institutions, and more.
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.
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
Options: in-person, student-led
Options: virtual
Options: in-person, student-led
Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile
Options: virtual
Arts and culture
Options: mobile
Options: in-person, student-led
Nature
Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided
Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided
Museums and libraries
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