1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
4 people
English
Explore historic, beautiful Cambridge with total freedom and flexibility! From some of the oldest and more storied educational institutions to Revolutionary War remnants, the past is alive and well in this picturesque city. See Harvard and MIT, hear about the founding of Cambridge, and admire the city’s gorgeous old-timey architecture. This cute, compact city is every bit as fascinating as Boston, so pay it a visit to see what all the hype is about! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. New, extra validity ‘ now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
We’ll be driving over to Cambridge. As part of our Tour, we be stopping in Harvard Square.
Note: This 5+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cambridge in 1-2 hours.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crossing the Charles River, this bridge is officially named the Harvard Bridge.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The City of Cambridge is the 2nd largest city in Massachusetts.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
On the Left, the Draper Laboratory for research and development.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
As we cross over Prospect Street, notice the change in houses.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
This area, referred to as Dana Hill, was a farm stretching over acres at the outskirts of Harvard Square.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Park on the right is dedicated to former teacher Joan Lorenz; this was the site of the Original “Latin School”.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
On the right is Harvard’s Memorial Hall, built in the 1870s to honor the sacrifices of Harvard men in the defense of the Union during the American Civil War.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Cambridge Common on the right is an 8-acre park, first built in 1770
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Located on the right in Brattle Square, and Brattle Street.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
On the Left is “The Daedalus Club” 47 Mt Auburn Street.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cambridge is often referred to as the “City of Squares” One of them is Central Square.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Cambridge City Hall on our LEFT, built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the style of Boston’s Trinity Church.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Central Square and Kendall Square area, all around the MIT Campus, is alive with new development.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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