Welcome to the narrated walking tour of Harvard Square in Cambridge!
Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers an immersive experience of Harvard- just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour.
Harvard Square:
Explore one of the most famous and beautiful universities in the world! Just about every single brick of this storied campus is steeped in history, much of it predating the United States of America! We’re here to bring all that history to the surface for you.
Get ready to hear the story of Harvard’s beginnings way back in the 1600s, and how it evolved from a tiny college in a tiny colony to one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Did you know Harvard was one of the first universities to start teaching women, but refused to teach them in the same building as the male students? No, really!
Hear about Harvard’s modernization and expansion, all while strolling through the most picturesque New England campus you’ve ever seen. We’ll introduce you to the dorms where famous alumni lived, the legends behind some key landmarks, and, of course, the gorgeous architecture. There’s a reason people flock here from all over the country just to sightsee. So come see it for yourself!
See all this in beautiful Harvard Square:
■ Welcome to Harvard Square
■ Johnston Gate
■ Guardhouse
■ Old Yard
■ John Harvard Statue
■ Dorms
■ Mower Hall
■ Holworthy Hall
■ Harvard Science Center
■ Harvard Memorial Hall
■ Memorial Church
■ Widener Library
■ Weld Hall
■ Wigglesworth Hall
■ Grays Hall
■ Matthews Hall
■ Straus Hall
New tours added! Check out other top sights around Boston:
■ Boston’s Freedom Trail:
This 2.5-mile Freedom Trail winds through historic Boston, Massachusetts. As you walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, re-live the battles for American Independence and learn about the historic events that transpired there!
■ Boston Tea Party Tour:
Explore the historic waterfront around Boston Harbor. See the site of the famous Boston Tea Party while learning about colonial tea smugglers, Parliament’s angry response, and the historic events that led to the Revolutionary War.
■ Cape Cod & Provincetown:
Explore all that Cape Cod has to offer, from picturesque lighthouses to sandy beaches! As you drive, discover the Cape’s seafaring traditions, Pilgrim history, and miles of beautiful beaches.
APP FEATURES:
■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, was the recipient of the “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.
■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.
■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides.
■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.
■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
FREE DEMO:
Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories.
QUICK TIPS:
■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.
Just download the app and get started!
NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your GPS feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.