The Genius Belt Walking Tour of Harvard and MIT in Boston

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This dual-campus experience links the two most powerful brands in education. You will discover the rich history and innovation of both Harvard and MIT.
Begin at Harvard Yard, where you'll encounter the John Harvard statue, Dorms, Harvard Hall, Holden Chapel, Memorial Hall, Widener Library.
Then, we hop on the train to Kendall Square, home to cutting-edge tech and biotech companies alongside the MIT campus.
This dual-campus experience links the two most powerful brands in education.
This is a high-energy, insider’s look at the two most prestigious institutions on the planet, navigating the "Brainiest Square Mile" in the world where the future is built. MIT Architecture & Tech, the Stata Center, Great Dome, and the Infinite Corridor and show you where the famous "hacks" happen and where Nobel Prizes are won.
We provide the "Old World" prestige of Harvard and the "New World" tech dominance of MIT in one seamless experience.

What's Included

Bostonian
MBTA

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in Front of Blank Street Cafe ( Coffee Shop)in Harvard Square

End point

This tour ends at The Mit Museum- which is in Kendall Square two train stops from where we began the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Harvard Square

    Harvard Square is the busy neighborhood and public area around Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is not just one square. It is a whole area with: Harvard Yard Harvard University buildings Restaurants and cafés Bookstores Street performers Shops The Harvard MBTA Red Line station Students, tourists, and locals For a tour, you could describe it like this: Harvard Square is the historic gateway to Harvard University — a lively mix of students, scholars, bookstores, cafés, street performers, and centuries of Cambridge history. It is where old New England charm meets modern university life.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Harvard University

    Harvard Yard is the heart of Harvard University — a historic green space surrounded by brick buildings, old gates, student dorms, libraries, and landmarks connected to nearly 400 years of American education. Key things in or near Harvard Yard include: John Harvard Statue Massachusetts Hall Harvard Hall Widener Library Memorial Church Freshman dormitories Historic gates and pathways

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Harvard Art Museums

    Harvard Art Museums is one of Harvard’s cultural treasures — a world-class museum steps from Harvard Yard, with art from ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces. It shows that Harvard is not only about books and classrooms, but also culture, creativity, and global history. Good to know: admission is currently free for all visitors, and public hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. It is closed Mondays.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Harvard Square

    We will leave Harvard Square and take the MBTA to Kendall Square to Just two train stops to MIT

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    There is so much to see here and we try to give a full overview of the Campus- the biotech area, dorms, labs, media center, the great dome, mit hacks.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Boston To Salem Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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