
Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour
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Is Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour worth booking?
Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour is a 1.3-hour experience in Cambridge, United States, from $6 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (3)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $6 per person
Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist. As you solve challenges, the
What you get
About this experience
Discover iconic locations from Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Widener Library, Carpenter Center, the Statue of John Harvard and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Find out the truth about “The Statue of Three Lies”. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Figure out who keeps stealing the chair of the president of The Harvard Crimson. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
What's included
Included
- 24/7 customer support.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
Not included
- A tour guide.
- Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
What you'll see and do
You will begin at Harvard Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Johnston Gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Charles Samner Statue
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Charles Sumner Statue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Phillips Brooks House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Holden Chapel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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John Harvard Statue
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Statue of John Harvard. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Memorial Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Widener Library. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Beck-Warren House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Harvard Crimson Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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You will finish at the Harvard Lampoon Building. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cambridge
• Go to Harvard Square (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will finish at the Harvard Lampoon Building.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Neat idea if Harvard was open
Harvard was closed to the public when we went so we couldn't walk to some of the locations and had to guess the answers to the questions. They were relatively easy to answer, but a bit frustrating
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback! We totally understand the frustration caused by not being able to access certain locations during your experience. Just a reminder that Questo games don’t have schedules or expiration dates, so you can enjoy the experience at any time that works for you. We hope you'll give it another try in the future!
via Viator
Very interesting. Even captured the attention of my teenaged son!
A great hour or so excursion through the beautiful Harvard campus. A good story to follow. Instructions were vague at times.
Response from the operator: Hi Susan! Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad that you enjoyed the game with Questo. We hope that we can see play more games with us in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Fun and historical
A fun way to see the beautiful campus. We enjoyed the choice of stops and learned some interesting facts along the way.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing positive experience with Questo. We are grateful that you enjoyed the game. Hope to see you explore more games with us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $6 to $8
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cambridge.
How much does Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cambridge usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cambridge is not rushed.
Is Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cambridge, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cambridge can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cambridge and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Harvard’s Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cambridge within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cambridge?
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Cambridge runs student-led Harvard and MIT campus tours, revolutionary history walks, Charles River cruises and food tours through Harvard Square and Central Square. On Outty we rank every Cambridge experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour, Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip, Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cambridge?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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