Turn Harvard Yard into a playable map with an app-led scavenger hunt that sends your group to plaques, statues, and hidden details around campus. Self-guided and timed to fit your schedule, this 1.5–2 hour challenge blends history, local trivia, and photo tasks.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You arrive at Harvard Yard as students move between classes and stone monuments keep a quiet watch. Brick paths invite you to follow clues; plaques and wrought-iron gates dare you to look closer. The scavenger hunt turns the campus into a gameboard, where courtyards, statues, and hidden inscriptions reveal answers only in person.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate: suitable for people who can walk 1–2 miles and stand for short periods; some bending and stair avoidance may be required.
Wildlife
History
Harvard University was founded in 1636; Harvard Yard contains several 18th- and 19th-century monuments and buildings central to Cambridge’s academic heritage.
Conservation
Stay on designated paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and carry out any trash; small behavioral choices help preserve historic sites and campus green spaces.
Reserve your spot on the Astounding University Hunt: Historic Harvard Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone before you start
This experience relies on the Let’s Roam app and photos; bring a fully charged phone and a power bank for backup.
Wear grippy, comfortable shoes
Expect brick, cobbles, and a mix of pavement—supportive shoes reduce fatigue during the 1.5–2 hour walk.
Plan around class schedules and events
Weekdays can be busier during class changeovers; allow extra time on home game days or commencement weekends.
Bring a small group for better play
Roles and photo challenges are more fun with 3–5 people; groups also split tasks and move through clues faster.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the Let’s Roam app, enter answers, and upload photo challenges.
Portable charger / power bank
Keeps your device powered through GPS, photos, and app use for the full hunt.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle bricks, pavement, and occasional steps across campus.
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Spring showers are common; a compact rain layer keeps the hunt moving in light rain.
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