PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF HARVARD & MIT - CAMBRIDGE

Description

Cobbled paths fringed by charming colorful houses, red brick walls and flower-filled terraces make Cambridge one of the friendliest places to spend a day. To make the sounds, tastes and history of the city part of your travel narrative, enjoy a private walking tour of the city that is home to two of the world's leading universities.

During your private guided tour of Cambridge, you will:

-Spend a few hours walking near the city's two universities and strolling along the Charles River with a private guide.
-Visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and learn about its many alumni, scientific discoveries, and contributions to the arts;
-Explore the MIT public art collection and see the works of notable artists, including Picasso and Gehry;
-Travel like a local with your own private guide to Harvard;
-Enjoy an easy walking tour of one of America's most famous campuses, which counts 8 US presidents as its alumni, as well as its students Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates;
-Have a coffee or a beer in your guide's favorite place.

The city is filled with beautiful buildings steeped in history, war memorials, battlefields and universities with more than 135 Nobel Prize winners split between the city's two schools. Today Cambridge is synonymous with foresight, liberalism, the arts, intellectuals, literature, academics, innovation and entrepreneurs.

Wander hidden backstreets, see offbeat street art and hear the local gossip that animates Cambridge. Your tour of Harvard and MIT is immersive, meeting meaningful and interesting people you would never meet if you were limited to the main tourist trails.

Don't worry if you don't consider yourself an intellectual or history buff, Cambridge has plenty to offer the foodie and beer elitist. Hear about the city's culinary scene over a craft beer or light coffee with your local guide before parting ways.

Harvard and MIT Walking Tour (2 hours)
Itinerary
1. Harvard Bridge
2. Harvard University
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
4. Longfellow House
5. Cambridge (Massachusetts)

What is included?

Public transport

1 craft beer or coffee

Guide

Venue

Massachusetts Ave,77, 02139, Cambridge, Stati Uniti

Instructions

Meeting Point: 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 // Meeting Point Instructions: In front of the MIT main entrance. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour start time // Ending Point: Close to public transport links and taxis // Duration: 2.5 hours // Inclusions: Guide. A craft beer or a coffee. Public Transportation from MIT to Harvard University // Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off. Food and beverages. Entrance tickets // Voucher type: Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher with you or show it on your mobile device to take advantage of the activity // Validity of the voucher: Date of the service // Recommendations: Bring comfortable walking shoes. In case of sunny weather, it is advisable to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. // Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions or special events, some areas of campus such as Harvard Yard and MIT may be closed to visitors. If an area is closed on the day of the tour, the guide will extend the visit to other areas of interest

Starting points
A. Massachusetts Ave, 77, 02139, Cambridge, United States
At the main entrance. Make sure you arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes early.

Arrival point
- Close to public transport and taxis.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of year.