Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8 · Exceptional(5 reviews)
Free cancellation available

Founded in 1701 Yale is the 3rd oldest institution of education in the USA, and some would say the most secretive.

On our adventure I’ll guide you to New Haven’s historic spots including Yale’s old campus, the New Haven green, The inventors of the Hamburger - Louis Lunch, Grove Street Cemetery and many more.

Go at your own pace. Stop anytime by pausing the tour, and continue anytime. This is on our Walking Tour app, and the tour never expires. Our tours are professionally produced for the best immersive experiences.

Feel free to pause the tour and enter the Yale Art Gallery and see an original Van Gogh, or the Beinecke rare book Library and see the original Gutenberg bible, if they are open during normal visitors’ hours, entrance is free.

You’ll also see the Tombs of the secret societies of Yale, including Skull and Bones, Book and Snake and Scroll and Keys, and learn about their members.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please
  • See Yales historic sites and learn their stories
  • Tour of Yale on our walking tour app
  • the tour never expires, take it anytime

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • No food, drink or admission into buildings (Most are free), it's all outside.

    Additional information

    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

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Elm Street & College Street, Downtown, New Haven, 06511
    The tour starts at the corner of Elm and College in front of the Battell Chapel and across from the New Haven Green. You will hear about the chapel, the Green and how Yale was named after Elihu Yale.
    End point
    Scroll and Key Tomb, College St 484, Downtown, New Haven, 06511
    The tour ends a few blocks from the start at the Scroll and Key tomb, where you'll hear the story of the secret society, their traditions and their tomb.

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