Bad Harvard Tour Experience

gibby
Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:32:16 +0000

I don’t recommend that anyone take the official campus tour from the university, as the information provided on the tour is basically the same as in the info session. I’ve even written to President Faust complaining about the awful tours, but nothing has been done about it – probably because this private company employs the better student tour guides: [Harvard Campus Tours - Trademark Tours presents Harvard University](http://www.harvardtour.com/home/)

From their FAQ’s:

“The Hahvahd Tour is the most popular walking tour of Harvard University. Guided by current Harvard undergrads, it is a 70-minute historic tour of Harvard Yard and the surrounding neighborhood of Harvard Square. Entertaining and educational, the Hahvahd Tour is in its 8th year of operation. It receives consistent praise from guests and major media outlets!”

“Founded in 2006 by Harvard Alumni, we are a private company that employs over 50 Harvard students per year. The Harvard Trademark Program officially licenses our company to use the Harvard brand. We are an official partner of Harvard Student Agencies, The Harvard COOP and The Harvard Museum of Natural History. We provide tours for nearly every Harvard graduate school. Our founder sits as a Board Member with the Harvard Square Business Association. We are proud to serve Harvard.”