MIT Campus Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 10 minutes

Mobile ticket

Meet your guide and group at a location in Cambridge and embark on a 70-minute student-led walking tour of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Beginning late morning in the heart of Kendall Square, you'll be led onto the campus by a charismatic MIT student. Enjoy the sights of this unique campus while your guide entertains and inspires with tales of MIT history along with their personal experience at the University they call home.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tour ends at the MIT COOP - the best place for souvenirs

MIT Student-Led Tour Guide

Illustrated map of MIT and Kendall Square

Learn about MIT History & Culture, as well as famous MIT Alumni

70-Minute Historic Walking Tour of MIT

See top sites including MIT, Charles River, Strata Center, and Kendall Square

Gratuities

Souvenirs

What To Expect

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

You will see one of the most unique and innovative campuses in the world!

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kendall Square

Kendall Square in Cambridge is right in the middle of innovation and tech.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Public MIT Walking Tour

Reviews

4.51

168 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

133

Mit tour
Kym A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The MIT Tour was informative and enjoyable. Unfortunately sometimes hard to hear the guide. Mostly tour of outside buildings with limited access inside. Great overview.
Lisette
Julia v,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Inside view MIT and history of buildings Relevant for people outside USA and with affinity with tech
Best tour of our vacation
Cheri M,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Reuben was an engaging tour guide. Loved seeing the insides of buildings and classrooms and hearing everything from a student perspective. My husband and I plan to retire in a few years, so we’re not college age at all, but at the end of the tour we thought - we should get a degree from MIT in retirement lol. Inspiring tour.
Very bad experience
Gilad B,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour guide did not arrive and the tour did not happen. No one talked to us about getting a refund.
Tour was largely about...
Steve S,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Tour was largely about student activities and experiences. Enjoyed hearing about MIT contributions to science and humanity. Tour guide included personal anecdotes as well
Better than Harvard.
AdamK467,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Austin was awesome. Loved his insider views on campus locations. Unlike Harvard, MITs buildings are mostly open to explore. Loved seeing the interior spaces.
Must-do for nerds (and everyone else too)
198juergenr,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks to our tour guide Luke, this tour was an amazing experience and an absolute must-do for any nerd visiting Boston. While walking across the MIT campus, we were told not only about the rich history, but also "hacks," elaborate pranks executed by students, which made the tour far from boring.
Passioned knowledgeable guide
Irina Siman,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nate is amazing guide, interesting, passioned person. He showed classes, labs and campus with deep and funny stories. Highly recommend! Thank you, Nate.
Amazing tour!
kellybO3104CY,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Austin was extremely knowledgeable about MIT and he did a wonderful job. He took us to so many cool places and shared so much history; it was the highlight of our trip to Boston. Would recommend to anyone!
Very informative tour of...
Jim W,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative tour of the history and campus! Austin (Our tour guide) knew countless facts about MIT and did a great job of answering questions.