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Welcome to Harvard’s Famous Haunts Walking Tour, where we journey through the historic and eerie corners of the oldest university in America.
Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It's hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories.
Founded in 1636, Harvard is steeped in centuries of history, intellectual achievement, and tradition—but with that comes ghostly legends and supernatural tales that have lingered for generations.
As we walk through Harvard Yard and the surrounding area, we’ll uncover stories of haunted churches, library, gates, dormitories and buildings.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside the Wadsworth. House on Mass Ave in Harvard. You'll hear the story of the famous people that lived there, like George Washington, and the spirits that lurk. Then you'll be guided around Harvard hearing about the haunts.
The tour ends at the steps of the Widener Library where you'll hear why it was dug underground and the person that died to get it built.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
The tour starts outside of the Wadworth House. You'll hear about it's notable residents and it's guest George Washington, and the sprits that lurk here.
Admission ticket free -
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The tour wil guide you around the buildings in Harvard from the chapel to the dorms to the library telling you it's dark history. The tour is all outside and you can go anytime, 24/7.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
You'll be guided around the border of Harvard through a part of Cambridge to see the Christ Church and Old Burial Ground. You''ll then be guided through the gates of Harvard.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop outside of one of the oldest church's and also one that sided with the red costs,. You'll hear about the red coat that still lurks.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The oldest burial ground in the area this site holds the bodies of the Revolutionary heros and the unknown. And they still linger.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The old chapel was first built with good intent but soon became a place where the bones stacked up. And were found centuries later.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The iconic library has a look that will never change. Learn why and learn about the stacks of books deep in the ground, and the spirits inside.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
you'll stop by the historic building and learn about it's founding, how it got it's name, and how it's books burned.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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