Are there self-guided tours in Boston/Harvard?

We're heading to Boston in December, when all (?) of the walking tours are on hiatus over winter. Are there any good self-guided tours of Boston or Harvard, especially with a focus on architecture and/or history?

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Boston has a lot of great self-guided tour options. The Freedom Trail is obviously the most common and popular. There is also the Black Heritage Trail that is a self-guided tour of the Beacon Hill neighborhood with a lot of history. Beacon Hill has a tremendous amount of 19th century architecture. The Irish Heritage is another viable option. You can find info on all of these online.

If you're open to MP3 tours, Audissey Guides has a couple of free tours of the Boston Common and the Harbor Walk. Also IWalked Audio Tours has approximately eight Boston-based tours of various neighborhoods that highlights history and architecture.

Enjoy your travels!

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Can you take a self-guided tour in Harvard?

We also offer a free self-guided historical tour through the Visit Harvard mobile app, which you can download on iOS and Android devices. You can take this self-guided tour on campus or from the comfort of your own home.

Can the public walk around Harvard campus?

You can definitely just walk around, although you'll learn more of the history if you do the guided tours. There's also a self-guided "Harvard Tour" app on the iPhone I once used that wasn't too bad.

How can I explore Harvard?

The best way to visit the Harvard Campus is by taking a student-led tour. The tours last around 70 minutes and include a map of the campus. When I did it, a very nice student called Jack showed us around and took us to one of the libraries (so beautiful!), the science building, the dorms, and so much more.

Can you have visitors at Harvard?

As the local public health situation continues to improve, the University has begun to resume allowing visitors on campus.

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