Walk the quads of the campus that inspired astronauts, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and famed innovators in just about every discipline on a student-led tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Get an inside look on what it's like to attend the prestigious university and hear real stories about what makes MIT special.
1-hour student-led walking tour of MIT campus
Hear insider stories about what it's like to attend the prestigious university
Learn about MIT's history and relationship to Boston
See campus landmarks such as the Great Dome and the Infinite Corridor
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Led by an MIT Student tour guide
Free illustrated map of MIT and Kendall Square
Taxes
Exclusions
Gratuities (recommended)
Food and drinks
Souvenirs
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Kendall/MIT Red Line Subway Station
Departure Time
11:30am
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Make your way to the heart of the MIT campus at Kendall Square. Meet your guide and a group of roughly 30 people for a 1-hour walking tour of campus, learning about MIT history as well as students' personal experiences as you go. Pass by campus landmarks including the historic Great Dome, the 825-foot long (251 meter) Infinite Corridor, and the 720,000-square-foot Stata Center, and learn about campus culture, like the old tradition of pranks, called "hacks."This tour is geared toward visiting students, vacationing families, and returning alum alike.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes
Tour route is less than 1 mile
Street parking and parking garages available
Tour is wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.