Tours
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, .

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.Â
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.

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 
Options: in-person, student-led
Options: virtual
Options: in-person, student-led
Options: in-person, virtual, student-led, mobile
Options: virtual
Arts and culture 
Options: mobile
Options: in-person, student-led
Options: in-person, self-guided, staff-led
Nature 
Options: virtual, in-person, staff-led, self-guided
Options: in-person, virtual, staff-led, self-guided
Museums and libraries 
Options: in-person, virtual, self-guided, staff-led
Options: in-person, staff-led
Options: virtual, self-guided
Options: virtual
Options: virtual, self-guided