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
Good to know
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days beforedeparture. If not received, the default pick-up will be:Chinatown, Boston；88 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmationnumbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that youhave read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description,including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your paymentindicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are notaccepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or fromyour guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses,sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number isrequired for safety and trip communication.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Coachbuses usually do not need one, but winter tours using vans/minivans may. Please contact the operator in advance if needed; rental available on request.
- Seasonal Itinerary Disclosure: This tour offers different seasonal inclusions based on travel dates. • Summer Season (May–Oct): Includes a 1-hour Boston Harbor Cruise and approximately 2 hours of free time at Quincy Market. Lobster lunch is not included during the summer season. • Winter Season (Nov–Apr): The Boston Harbor Cruise is not available. Includes approximately 3 hours of free time at Quincy Market and a lobster lunch combo meal. Seasonal inclusions vary and are subject to availability based on the travel date.
- For individual special needs, we may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
Traveler reviews
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!!!