Tours
Experience the ideas, artifacts, people, and places that have shaped our history for nearly 400 years.
The Harvard University Visitor Center offers in-person and virtual tours daily. At this time, only registered Harvard tours are permitted in Harvard Yard. For information about Harvard College Admissions tours for prospective students, visit their website.
Please note: A self-guided historical tour is offered on the Visit Harvard mobile app, available to download on iOS and Android devices.

On campus
Historical Tour of Harvard
The free, student-led public walking tour through Harvard Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the students’ individual experience.

On campus and Online
Private tours
Private tours of Harvard are available on campus and virtually. Please make your reservation at least two weeks in advance. In-person private tours are for groups of 15-60 people. There are no group size limits for virtual private tours.

Online
Virtual Historical Tour of Harvard
This free virtual student-led tour provides a history of the University, general information, and insight into the student experience.

Online
Virtual Harvard Women’s History Tour
This free virtual student-led tour illustrates women’s challenges and triumphs over the past three centuries at Harvard.
Discover more Harvard 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
Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery
The Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Walking Tour Experience explores Harvard University’s entanglements with the institution of slavery through a 10-stop tour around Harvard’s campus.
Prospective students 
Harvard College In-Person Campus Visit
Options: in-person, student-led
Harvard College Virtual Tour
Options: virtual
SEAS Tours
Options: in-person, student-led
Harvard Business School
Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile
Harvard Law School Virtual Tour Video
Options: virtual
Arts and culture 
Harvard Public Art Tour: Allston
Options: mobile
Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery
Options: mobile
Harvard Art Museums: Student Guided Tours
Options: in-person, student-led
Nature 
Harvard Forest Field Trips & Tours
Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided
Arnold Arboretum: All Tours
Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided
Museums and libraries 
Peabody Museum: All Tours
Options: in-person, virtual, self-guided, staff-led
Houghton & Widener In-Person Tours
Options: in-person, staff-led
Widener 360-Degree Virtual Tour
Options: virtual, self-guided
Houghton Library Virtual Tour
Options: virtual
Harvard Art Museums: Gallery Tours
Options: in-person, self-guided, staff-led
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture: Virtual Tours
Options: virtual, self-guided