Cambridge tours, things to do and tickets

Climb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city.

Tour America’s oldest university, located 10 km from Boston. Journey through Harvard Yard with a current student and hear tales of the history and culture as you see landmarks and monuments.

Climb aboard a hop-on hop-off trolley and discover the wonders of Boston as you tour around the city. Hop off at 14 stops throughout Boston with over 100 points of interest with a 1 or 2-day ticket.

Take a tour of MIT with an enthusiastic student. Learn about the cutting-edge research in math, science and technology on a 1 hour 10-minute tour.

Experience the diversity of Boston, from Bunker Hill and the Boston Common to the campuses of Harvard and MIT. Walk the Freedom Trail and see Boston Harbor, site of the Boston Tea Party – one of the major events leading up to the American Revolution.

Save up to 50% with all-inclusive access to 45+ top attractions in Boston. Hop-on hop-off the CityView Trolley, get historical at Paul Revere's House, whiz to the top of View Boston, and much more.

Discover the largest city in Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the USA. Take an exclusive, Spanish-language tour and see the once home of the American Revolution. Get to know Boston's monuments, architecture, art, and culture.

Come discover Boston, the city that has so much to offer, including Harvard University, Fenway Park, and more.

Discover Boston at your own pace with this multi-attraction pass. Visit 2 to 5 attractions over 60 days and save up to 50% at attractions including the Aquarium, Museum of Science, and Fenway Park.

Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Beginning late morning in the heart of Kendall Square, you'll be led onto the campus by a charismatic MIT student. Enjoy the sights of this unique campus while your guide entertains and inspires with tales of MIT history along with their personal experience at the University they call home.

Save 45% on combined regular admission prices for 4 of Boston’s must-see attractions with the Boston CityPASS. Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day validity period that you can begin within one year.

Visit historical landmarks pivotal to the United States War of Independence on a guided tour of Boston. From Bunker Hill to Harvard, enjoy expert narration and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit all the must-see sights of Harvard University’s campus on this self-guided walking tour in Cambridge.

With this self-guided audio tour, explore the heart of Harvard University's campus in Cambridge: Harvard Square! This self-guided walking tour covers must-see campus sights like the John Harvard Statue, Widener Library, and former dorms of famous alumni like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Natalie Portman, and more. Explore Harvard with maximum flexibility and value.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

Enjoy a 2.5-hour family-friendly bike tour along the Boston side of the Charles River. Follow a local tour guide as you bike along the waterfront, taking in beautiful views of Boston and Cambridge.

This bundle covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail, Harvard University, the Harborwalk, Salem Witch Trails, and a scenic Cape Ann. This is the ultimate "must-do" package for a New England trip.

Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!

Join us for a delectable adventure through historical Harvard Square. You'll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate, and sample the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Located right outside of Boston in Cambridge on the Red Line MBTA Train Stop, Harvard Square is home to Harvard University and also has a flourishing food scene with some of the best and most unique food in the city. 

Each tour is a fun 90 minutes and includes 6 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can't wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure!

Proof that history is not just for the past! From anti-aging technology to gene-editing, the newest discoveries coming out of Cambridge are building on the historical inventions of things as diverse as woven fire hoses and the microwave oven. Guides from TripAdvisor's #1 attraction in Cambridge will do their best to blow your mind as we invite you to explore the history-makers working in Kendall Square right now. See which of today's cutting-edge discoveries will be in the history books of the future.

Enjoy this 90-minute, private tour of Harvard University for you and your guests! The tour is completely customizable to fit your group’s needs. Throughout this tour, your informative guide – a current university student – will offer a unique perspective of college life at the famed institution.

As you tour the grounds, be entertained by your guide’s stories and Harvard lore – partly scripted and partly shared from personal experience. Learn about the most famous people that attended Harvard, hear historical anecdotes and get an insider’s view on current college life. After a stop at the Plaza, Winthrop Park and Mt Auburn Street in Harvard Square, complete your tour at the Harvard Cooperative Society (COOP), the University’s official bookstore.

Bike across the beautiful Charles River from Boston during this 2.5-hour guided tour. See sights from the Cambridge-side, including hot spots like Harvard and MIT.