Welcome to the Harvard University Visitor Center

Harvard University established the Visitor Center in 1962 as the front door to the university,
where Harvard students greet visitors from all over the world,provide the
Official Historical Tour of Harvard, and answer general information questions about the campus.
Due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic,the Harvard Visitor Center is temporarily closed.
For more information, please visit the Harvard Coronavirus website.
However, our office is excited to provide online visitors with virtual tours of Harvard,
led by current student tour guides.

Virtual Historical Tour of Harvard

This virtual student-led tour of Harvard provides a history of the University,
general information, and a unique view on the student’s individual experience.
The virtual historical tour showcases never-before-seen images of Harvard and
its legacy in modern and historical times. Tours are conducted via Zoom
nd registration must be made in advance.

See our Tours page for details




See the Harvard University map or the Longwood Medical Area map for detailed campus information.
A campus map is also available for download as part of the Harvard mobile app.