Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour
Cambridge, USAby WalknTours
- 50 min
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Welcome to Harvard’s Famous Haunts Walking Tour, where we journey through the historic and eerie corners of the oldest university in America. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is all location aware and guided by our walking tour app. It's hands free. Put the phone in your pocket and it plays as you walk. the narration is spooky an infused with spooky music to fit the stories. Founded in 1636, Harvard is steeped in centuries of history, intellectual achievement, and tradition—but with that comes ghostly legends and supernatural tales that have lingered for generations. As we walk through Harvard Yard and the surrounding area, we’ll uncover stories of haunted churches, library, gates, dormitories and buildings.
What's included
- Go 24/7/365. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime.
- Smartphone Guided Tour on our walking tour app
- The tour never expires, go anytime, and listen again later
- No admission to buildings, food, drinks or human guide. It's all on our app and outside.
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
Pass by
The tour starts outside of the Wadworth House. You'll hear about it's notable residents and it's guest George Washington, and the sprits that lurk here.
- 2
Harvard University
40 min
The tour wil guide you around the buildings in Harvard from the chapel to the dorms to the library telling you it's dark history. The tour is all outside and you can go anytime, 24/7.
- 3
Cambridge
10 min
You'll be guided around the border of Harvard through a part of Cambridge to see the Christ Church and Old Burial Ground. You''ll then be guided through the gates of Harvard.
- 4
Christ Church Cambridge
Pass by
Stop outside of one of the oldest church's and also one that sided with the red costs,. You'll hear about the red coat that still lurks.
- 5
Old Burial Ground
Pass by
The oldest burial ground in the area this site holds the bodies of the Revolutionary heros and the unknown. And they still linger.
- 6
Stop 6
Pass by
The old chapel was first built with good intent but soon became a place where the bones stacked up. And were found centuries later.
- 7
Stop 7
Pass by
The iconic library has a look that will never change. Learn why and learn about the stacks of books deep in the ground, and the spirits inside.
- 8
Stop 8
Pass by
you'll stop by the historic building and learn about it's founding, how it got it's name, and how it's books burned.
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside the Wadsworth. House on Mass Ave in Harvard. You'll hear the story of the famous people that lived there, like George Washington, and the spirits that lurk. Then you'll be guided around Harvard hearing about the haunts.
End point
The tour ends at the steps of the Widener Library where you'll hear why it was dug underground and the person that died to get it built.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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