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

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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.
  • The tour never expires, go anytime, and listen again later
  • Smartphone Guided Tour on our walking tour app
  • No admission to buildings, food, drinks or human guide. It's all on our app and outside.
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1341 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

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1 Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

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.

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Wadsworth House (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.
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Harvard University

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cambridge

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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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.
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Holden Chapel (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.
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The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library (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.
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Harvard Hall (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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harvard’s Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harvard’s Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
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The following is included:
  • Go 24/7/365. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime.
  • The tour never expires, go anytime, and listen again later.
  • Smartphone Guided Tour on our walking tour app.
The following is NOT included:
  • No admission to buildings, food, drinks or human guide. It's all on our app and outside.
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Accessibility information for the Harvard's Haunts Solo Smart Phone Guided App Ghost Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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