Guided by current MIT undergrads our tour is a 75-minute historic tour of MIT’s campus and the surrounding neighborhood of Kendall Square. The Tour receives consistent praise from guests and major media outlets. .

The tour route is about one mile long. We walk at a leisurely pace through campus and surrounding neighborhood.

The Tour of MIT does not tour the interior of the buildings. We show our guests key highlights of the MIT campus all throughout Kendall Square, leaving time to absorb the rich history and lore given at each stop.

Our tour guides are current MIT students. When you join a Tour of MIT, you’re getting the inside scoop from someone who knows the ins and outs of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Yes! Our tours are scripted to entertain both adults and children. AAA Magazine called us “great for families!” We strive to serve guests of all ages, and families really enjoy our friendly, interactive tour guides!

The Tour of MIT starts in the Kendall Square Plaza next to the Chipotle; outside the main Kendall/MIT Red Line Subway Station. The best street address to plug into your GPS is 255 Main St, Cambridge MA 02142.

Yes, the terrain of our tour routes are accessible at nearly every stop. If someone in your party has a disability, please contact us before the tour and we will do our best to serve you. We cannot provide wheelchairs on site. Listening devices are also available for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

In Kendall Square there is limited street parking in the area, but there are several parking garages close to our tour. Here is a link to what is available for parking garages.

We operate rain or shine year-round. During severe thunderstorms with lightning our public walking tours do close for the safety and comfort of our guests. Don’t worry - storms never last long in New England!

Trademark Tours is not affiliated or endorsed by MIT. We do partner with the MIT COOP and work with the MIT Museum. We are a wholly independent tour group operated by Harvard Student Agencies.

Booking in advance is recommended. When you reserve online you guarantee your spot on the tour and you receive advance tour instructions, and gain peace of mind in your planning. It is possible time slots will sell out ahead of time for many tours.

Yes, in fact, National Public Radio has called Trademark Tours “the real deal” for prospective students. However, it is important to note that we are not the MIT Admissions tour. We encourage all prospective students to visit the admissions office at some point on their visit to MIT. While our tours are geared toward guests of all ages from across the globe, prospective students can gain a lot of insight about the Universities and their culture

Our walking tour of MIT is a 75 minute adventure around Kendall Square. The tour is partly-scripted to be a theatrical, entertaining performance! Tour themes include MIT History, Insider Information & Famous Alumni. The tour covers major MIT landmarks including Stata Center, The Green Building, The Great Dome, Smoot Bridge, & The Infinite Corridor.