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    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Tours & Tickets

    1,024 Reviews
    #4 of 70 things to do in Cambridge
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    77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
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    One of the world's leading educational institutions, with an emphasis on math and sciences, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located on the banks of the Charles River. The M.I.T. campus includes many modern buildings designed by famous...more
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    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Tours and Tickets
    Public Walking Tour of MIT
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    MIT Hub Central for Tourists

    Been to campus tours here during orientation. Great campus in the middle of Cambridge. So much to see and do. PACKS of international tourists track their way across MIT campus just to experience the MIT culture and to see what this great college is all...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Lillian M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    impressive

    Impressive and magic place. World center of innovations. Realle great to spend time there. It gives a lot of power :)

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank piotrh1982
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    World-famous school of learning

    MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) was founded in 1861 and is especially famous for engineering, science, computer technology and software development, including for radar and navigation, and is famed for having invented the World Wide Web.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    52  Thank KodoDrummer
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Completed a five day programme and a walking tour

    What a once in a lifetime experience! Please do a walking tour to take in the history and achievements of this amazing institution.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Foodie935
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful campus

    Can see why it is considered by some the best college in the world. Campus is in a great location across from Boston in Cambridge. Walked across a bridge into Boston to go to a Red Sox game. Beautiful campus. Of course the students and...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Jeffrey L
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    If you're in the neighborhood, gotta walk the campus

    Walked from Fenway to Harvard Square and took a detour when we saw MIT. Woowzer, beautiful campus, and cool students.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank trip a
    Reviewed September 3, 2019
    Biological Engineering started here!

    Cambridge is a mecca for biotech and pharma - startups, established companies, all kinds jostle for space in the insanely expensive real estate...and the Biological Engineering Department is a hub for translating discoveries into practical use. You hear about computer science...but the people who grow...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank CambridgeGardener
    Reviewed August 8, 2019
    Booked Early, Great Presentation
    Review of: Guided Walking Tour of MIT

    Although I was a solo traveller, I still decided to take MIT's advice and reserve a space for the information session and guided walking tour. It took roughly 1.5 hours, with the presentation taking up 45 minutes and the tour taking the rest. Good information...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank macandtrips
    Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile
    Amazing

    The buildings are super great! It’s so peaceful there. A good idea is to just lay on the grass and enjoy the views. You can enter inside and visit the university!

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Andrea V
    Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile
    Guided walking tour
    Review of: Guided Walking Tour of MIT

    Took a free guided walking tour if MIT. Some interest by our soon to be college bound teen but more interest from my science oriented husband. Led by a friendly and knowledgeable MIT student. Interesting facts about the Dome and some of the pranks pulled...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Clay H
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    September 30, 2018|
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    Response from KevinSChina | Reviewed this property |
    You can do both in one day, they're close to each other and 2-3 hours at each campus Harvard and MIT is fine.
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    May 30, 2018|
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    Response from Jacqueline T | Reviewed this property |
    We visited both of those and the Museum of Science. I would also go check the Peabody museum at Harvard.
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    September 30, 2016|
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    Response from AmirJahangir | Reviewed this property |
    There is no entry fee, however if you book a tour they will charge $10-15 per person. I suggest you get the tour as it will give you the historical perspective and an idea what's going on in different department, as... More
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