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Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 50 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour
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Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
50 min – one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go 24/7/365. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime.
  • Included: Smartphone Guided Tour on our walking tour app
  • Included: The tour never expires, go anytime, and listen again later

Not included

  • Not included: No admission to buildings, food, drinks or human guide. It's all on our app and outside.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing 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

    Passing 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

    Passing 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

    Passing 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

    Passing 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

    Passing 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking Harvard's Famous Haunts Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code yale1003 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code yale1003

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code yale1003

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Cambridge (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Harvard's Famous Haunts Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code yale1003

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Wadsworth House @ 1341 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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