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Tour of Old Cambridge

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In 1630, Cambridge was established as the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Since then, it has hosted intellectuals, literary genius, celebrity, and an incredible array of wealth and power. Few of America’s elite have not spent some time at Harvard, and their contributions to the city of Cambridge have left a lasting imprint.

Stroll the peaceful back streets of Harvard Square and Brattle Street, and see where the early life of T.S. Eliot played out, where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow loved and lost, and where Helen Keller went to class each day. Stories of Puritanical trials, British Loyalists, poetic giants, and Curious George mix with beautiful architecture and well-manicured green space. This tour is a chance to see small town New England just a few T stops from downtown Boston.

Highlights

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Winthrop Park

Red House/Retaining Wall

Old Well

Brattle House

Dexter Pratt House aka The Village Blacksmith

H.A. and Margaret Rey House

TS Eliot House

Continental Surgeon General
Headquarters/Henry Vassal House

Washington’s Headquarters/Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House

Episcopal Divinity School

Radcliffe Yard

Cambridge Common/Washington Elm

Christ Church
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Cambridge Burying Ground

Details

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  • $150 booking minimum covers up to 10 guests for up to 90 minutes. 
  • For larger groups or customized tours, please contact us.
  • ​This tour can be delivered in Corporate attire, Colonial Period dress, or Victorian-era Dress, as requested.

Add-ons

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  • This tour is designed to blend seamlessly with our Tour of Harvard.

  • The Longfellow House/Washington’s Headquarters offers tours for free through the National Park Service. We are not allowed to give tours on the property, but would be happy to accompany you to a tour through their rangers.

  • Harvard’s Admissions office is in Radcliffe Yard. Let us know if you want to make a stop at it, or if you’d like it pointed out.

  • The Cambridge Center for Adult Education has event space and personal chefs for rent for the corporate client interested in such an activity.
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  • We are happy to make food and drink recommendations for your party’s needs. Please contact us so we can make the best recommendation for your group. ​

We Can't...

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  • We cannot arrange visits into personal homes or gardens.

  • We cannot give tours inside the Longfellow House, or inside any Radcliffe buildings.
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  • Tours
    • All Tours
    • Downtown Boston >
      • Tour of the Freedom Trail
      • North End
      • Beacon Hill
      • Back Bay
      • African American History
    • Tours of Harvard & MIT >
      • Tour of Harvard
      • Tour of MIT
      • Combo Tour
    • Science & Innovation >
      • Innovations in Kendall Square
      • Tour of MIT
      • Harvard Museum of Natural History
    • Old Cambridge >
      • Tour of Old Cambridge
      • Literary History
      • Women at Harvard
      • African Americans at Harvard
    • Greater Boston >
      • Lexington & Concord
      • Tour of Salem
    • Ghost Tours >
      • Harvard Square Ghost Tour (public)
      • Harvard Square Ghost Tour (private)
      • Back Bay Ghost Tour
    • Museum Tours >
      • Harvard Museum of Natural History
      • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Historical Characters
  • About
    • The Company >
      • Daniel Berger-Jones
      • Caitlin Johnston
      • John J. King
      • Josh Luckens
      • Stewart Smith
    • Where to eat
    • Where else to go in Boston
    • Where to Park
    • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

Description

Picture
In 1630, Cambridge was established as the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Since then, it has hosted intellectuals, literary genius, celebrity, and an incredible array of wealth and power. Few of America’s elite have not spent some time at Harvard, and their contributions to the city of Cambridge have left a lasting imprint.

Stroll the peaceful back streets of Harvard Square and Brattle Street, and see where the early life of T.S. Eliot played out, where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow loved and lost, and where Helen Keller went to class each day. Stories of Puritanical trials, British Loyalists, poetic giants, and Curious George mix with beautiful architecture and well-manicured green space. This tour is a chance to see small town New England just a few T stops from downtown Boston.

Highlights

Picture
Winthrop Park

Red House/Retaining Wall

Old Well

Brattle House

Dexter Pratt House aka The Village Blacksmith

H.A. and Margaret Rey House

TS Eliot House

Continental Surgeon General
Headquarters/Henry Vassal House

Washington’s Headquarters/Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House

Episcopal Divinity School

Radcliffe Yard

Cambridge Common/Washington Elm

Christ Church
​

Cambridge Burying Ground

Details

Picture
  • $150 booking minimum covers up to 10 guests for up to 90 minutes. 
  • For larger groups or customized tours, please contact us.
  • ​This tour can be delivered in Corporate attire, Colonial Period dress, or Victorian-era Dress, as requested.

Add-ons

Picture
  • This tour is designed to blend seamlessly with our Tour of Harvard.

  • The Longfellow House/Washington’s Headquarters offers tours for free through the National Park Service. We are not allowed to give tours on the property, but would be happy to accompany you to a tour through their rangers.

  • Harvard’s Admissions office is in Radcliffe Yard. Let us know if you want to make a stop at it, or if you’d like it pointed out.

  • The Cambridge Center for Adult Education has event space and personal chefs for rent for the corporate client interested in such an activity.
​
  • We are happy to make food and drink recommendations for your party’s needs. Please contact us so we can make the best recommendation for your group. ​

We Can't...

Picture
  • We cannot arrange visits into personal homes or gardens.

  • We cannot give tours inside the Longfellow House, or inside any Radcliffe buildings.