Private Tour
Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore Widener Library, Carpenter Center, the Statue of John Harvard and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• Find out the truth about “The Statue of Three Lies”.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
• Figure out who keeps stealing the chair of the president of The Harvard Crimson.
After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
What‘s Included
24/7 customer support.
A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
What To Expect
You will begin at Harvard Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Johnston Gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Neat idea if Harvard was open
Sean F,
Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Harvard was closed to the public when we went so we couldn't walk to some of the locations and had to guess the answers to the questions. They were relatively easy to answer, but a bit frustrating
Very interesting. Even captured the attention of my teenaged son!
Susan Q,
Jun 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A great hour or so excursion through the beautiful Harvard campus. A good story to follow. Instructions were vague at times.
Fun and historical
I9134CAcolleenm,
May 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun way to see the beautiful campus. We enjoyed the choice of stops and learned some interesting facts along the way.
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