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On our Secret Food Tour: Boston – Harvard & Cambridge, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of downtown to explore a charming New England college town just across the river.
Our experienced guides will lead you on a historic adventure past stately brick buildings and ivy-covered walls, the heart of America’s most famous university—Harvard. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of some of the area’s most notable former residents, including Julia Child, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, while savoring delicious delicacies at some of their favorite former haunts. Throughout the experience, you'll discover why the Puritans chose this spot to establish one of the country’s first cities—and why its charm still endures today. Harvard Square isn't just a backdrop to a renowned university; it's a cornerstone of American history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet In front of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center - 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States.
Our tour will end at Union Square Donuts, located at 15 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Itinerary
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1Harvard Square
Bustling Harvard Square is anchored by Harvard University, where stately brick buildings dot a leafy campus. Fashion chains, long-running bookstores, and indie boutiques draw visitors from all over Boston, and laid-back bars, New American restaurants, and counter-serve cafes attract a largely collegiate crowd.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Harvard Yard
Harvard Yard is the oldest and among the most prominent parts of the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Harvard University (Pass by)
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded October 28, 1636, and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
Admission ticket free -
John Harvard Statue (Pass by)
John Harvard is an 1884 sculpture in bronze by Daniel Chester French at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Admission ticket free -
3Harvard Lampoon
The Harvard Lampoon Building is a historic building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is best known as the home of The Harvard Lampoon, and for its unusual design.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Charles Hotel
This site was originally selected by President John F. Kennedy's estate for his Presidential Library, however, it instead opened as a truly unique, independent luxury hotel in 1985 next to the Kennedy School of Government.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cambridge Common
A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Burial Ground
Early colonial jurists & presidents of Harvard College are buried at this 17th-century cemetery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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