Boston City Day Trip: Harvard, MIT & Quincy Market
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Harvard's historic campus
- Discover MIT's innovative architecture
- Shop and dine at Quincy Market
- Learn about Boston's rich academic history
- Enjoy a guided tour with local insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Harvard University
- Visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Exploration of Quincy Market
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
- Confirm tour availability and book in advance
- Be prepared for a full day of walking and exploration
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for campus tours
- Bring a camera to capture iconic landmarks
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
Very poor experience
Worst ever experience. It was no tour. First the guide hardly spoke English. He didn’t know anything, just drove us from place to place sometimes pointing out what the place is. No history, nothing. In Harvard we had a tour by Harvard student, in MIT we we just dropped by the door with directions where to go and where he would wait for us. The minivan was sparkling clean, the guy was super nice and respectful but we paid for the tour, not for Uber to bring us from place to place. I tried to call office and phone calls were just dropped after the hold, no one responded. The tour that expected to be the best was just waste of money.
A Value for Money Trip
It was a good and enjoyable experience. A small group of just three visitors with an amiable and cooperative guide Mr. Paco added to the comfort. Paco was constantly in touch even before the visit day. Overall, a memorable experience.
I recommend this tour.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Boston tour! The itinerary was impeccably organized, allowing us to experience the city's highlights seamlessly. Our tour guide was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, providing fascinating historical insights that deepened our understanding of this remarkable city. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Boston in a comprehensive and engaging way.
Do not recommend-Glorified Uber Ride
This was a disappointing Viator tour which I would not recommend. We have used Viator for our tours in the US and overseas…usually amazing experience, but this one I would not recommend. Tour was to include: stops at Harvard, MIT, included in price was a boat tour, Prudential Center, and Quincy Market. There were additional upgrade activities we could purchase like private tour of Harvard with undergrad and going to observation deck at prudential center. Again these were optional upgrades in the description. When we met tour operator in the AM he said we had additional costs that were now mandatory to pay for boat tour and prudential center. I had to spend the first 20 minutes of the tour contacting viator which they were not helpful only saying the would contact tour operator to try to get refund. Tour guide finally got a hold of tour operator and which they did confirm the boat tour came with our guide package. Tour guide said if we did not do “optional upgrade” for prudential center he would not take us to that stop. Additionally, all tours we have taken with Viator the guide gave way more historical commentary. For $120 per person this was a glorified Uber driver. Tour driver was pleasant, but save your money and take some other tour!!!