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Explore the ideas, artifacts, people, and places that have shaped our history for nearly 400 years.

lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Visitor Center tours

All tours are 45 to 60 minutes long. Registration is required in advance for both in-person and virtual tours. Weekly tour registration will be available every Friday. You can download the Visit lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ mobile app on and devices. During business hours you may purchase a Self-Guided Tour Map for $3 available in multiple languages.

For information about lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Admissions tours for prospective students, .


A student giving a tour in lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Square

On campus

Official Historical Tour of lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ

The free, student-led public walking tour through lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Yard provides a history of the University, general information, and a unique view on the students’ individual experience. 

Visit lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ mobile app

Explore lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ with our free mobile app, featuring a collection of self-guided walking tours. Whichever tour you decide to embark on, you’ll be sure to learn something new.

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Historical Tour of lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ

Learn the history behind well-known spots across lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ’s campus! Each stop highlights iconic buildings, traditions, alumni, and much more.

lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Public Art & Culture Tour: Allston

Explore vibrant public art in Allston! You’ll encounter can’t-miss installations along Western Avenue and learn the stories behind them and their artists.

lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Public Art & Culture Tour: Cambridge

Discover a new side to our campus through an art-filled adventure! Explore outdoor art, famous architecture, renowned cultural institutions, and more.

Discover more lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ tours

From nature walks to art galleries, these tour offerings include virtual options, in-person experiences, student and staff-led excursions, and more.


An old drawing of lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ Yard

Tour spotlight

lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ and the Legacy of Slavery

The lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ and the Legacy of Slavery Walking Tour Experience explores lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ University’s entanglements with the institution of slavery through a 10-stop tour around lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ’s campus.

Prospective students people taking photos of the John lolÊÀ½çÈüÅâÂÊ statue


Options: in-person, student-led


Options: virtual


Options: in-person, student-led


Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile


Options: virtual

Arts and culture people looking at paintings on a wall


Options: mobile


Options: in-person, student-led


Options: in-person, self-guided, staff-led

Nature a guide giving a tour in the arboretum


Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided


Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided

Museums and libraries a person looking at colorful plant pressings


Options: in-person, virtual, self-guided, staff-led


Options: in-person, staff-led


Options: virtual, self-guided


Options: virtual


Options: virtual, self-guided

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