Exploring Yale’s historic campus has never been easier. The New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour offers a captivating way to uncover the university’s rich past. With professional narration and music, this 75-minute experience guides visitors through iconic sites like the old campus and New Haven Green, revealing hidden gems along the way. Accessible and affordable, the tour provides an engaging and flexible option for solo travelers, couples, and families looking to enjoy Yale’s storied legacy.
Good To Know
- A 75-minute smartphone-guided walking tour that explores the historic sites and hidden gems of Yale University in New Haven.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible with an audio guide in English and costs $6.50 per person with a full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours in advance.
- Visitors can explore the old campus and New Haven Green, and visit the tombs of secret societies like Skull and Bones and Scroll and Keys.
- Optional visits to the Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Rare Book Library are available, providing insights into Yale’s rich history and notable landmarks.
- The tour can be taken anytime, as many times as desired, and offers a location-aware, hands-free experience with professional narration and music for an immersive exploration.
Tour Overview
The New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour offers a 75-minute experience that’s wheelchair accessible and includes an audio guide in English.
Priced from $6.50 per person, the tour can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Travelers have the flexibility to reserve now and pay later.
The smartphone-guided, hands-free tour allows visitors to explore Yale’s historic sites, hidden gems, and secret societies at their own pace, pausing anytime for refreshments or attractions.
The tour never expires, so travelers can take it as many times as they’d like.
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Tour Features
This smartphone-guided, hands-free, and location-aware walking tour app allows visitors to explore Yale’s historic sites, hidden gems, and secret societies at their own pace. The tour never expires, so guests can take it anytime and as many times as desired. Along the way, they’ll enjoy professional narration and music for an immersive experience, with the flexibility to pause whenever they need refreshments or want to visit attractions.
| Tour Features | | |
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| Smartphone-guided, hands-free, location-aware | Explore Yale’s historic sites and hidden gems | Tour never expires |
| Professional narration and music | Pause anytime for refreshments or attractions | Take tour as many times as desired |
Historical Significance
Founded in 1701, Yale is the 3rd oldest institution of education in the USA.
This walking tour explores Yale’s historic sites and hidden gems. Visitors will see the old campus, New Haven Green, and the tombs of secret societies like Skull and Bones, Book and Snake, and Scroll and Keys.
Optional visits to the Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Rare Book Library offer glimpses of iconic artworks and rare books.
Visitors can glimpse iconic artworks and rare books at the Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Rare Book Library.
From the invention of the hamburger to the university’s storied past, this tour provides an immersive experience into Yale’s rich history and notable landmarks.
Meeting Point & Requirements
The starting location for the New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour is the corner of Elm and College, in front of Battell Chapel, across the street from New Haven Green.
Guests should bring a charged smartphone with the walking tour app downloaded (not the GetYourGuide app).
This smartphone-guided, hands-free tour allows participants to explore Yale’s historic sites, hidden gems, and secret societies at their own pace.
The tour never expires, so it can be taken anytime and as many times as desired.
With professional narration and music, the tour provides an immersive experience to uncover the rich history of Yale University.
More Great Tours NearbyAccessibility and Inclusions
According to the tour details, the New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour is wheelchair accessible, allowing visitors of all mobility levels to explore the historic campus. The tour also includes an audio guide in English, providing a seamless and immersive experience. Plus, the tour offers flexibility, with the option to pause and resume at any time, as well as the ability to take the tour as many times as desired. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance, providing peace of mind for travelers.
| Inclusions | Details |
| — | — |
| Audio Guide | Included in English |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible |
| Flexibility | Tour never expires, can be taken anytime |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours in advance |
Booking and Cancellation Policy
Travelers can reserve the New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour through the GetYourGuide platform. The tour costs $6.50 per person and has a duration of 75 minutes.
Booking offers a flexible "reserve now, pay later" option. The tour is also accessible for wheelchair users.
Significantly, the cancellation policy allows for free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. This provides customers with the freedom to adjust their plans if needed.
Customer Feedback and Ratings
How have travelers reviewed the New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour?
With a 3.7/5 overall rating based on 24 reviews, the feedback is mixed.
Some key points:
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Value for Money: Rated 4.5/5, indicating customers feel they’re getting a good deal.
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Traveler Types: Suitable for couples, groups, solo travelers, and families.
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Positive Highlights: Travelers expressed satisfaction with the immersive experience and ability to explore at their own pace.
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Critical Feedback: Others noted average experiences, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
Exploring Yale’s Historic Sites and Hidden Gems
What better way to explore Yale’s rich history than by exploring its iconic sites and hidden gems on this self-guided tour?
From the Old Campus to the New Haven Green, you’ll discover the birthplace of the hamburger at Louis Lunch and the secretive tombs of Yale’s famous societies.
Wander through the Grove Street Cemetery, where generations of Yale luminaries are laid to rest.
And don’t miss the chance to visit the renowned Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Rare Book Library, housing priceless works like Van Gogh’s paintings and the original Gutenberg Bible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Photography Allowed During the Tour?
Photography is generally allowed during the tour. However, visitors should be mindful of any restrictions at specific sites and follow the tour guide’s instructions. Some areas, like secret society tombs, may have photography limitations.
Can I Bring My Pet on the Tour?
Pets are generally not permitted on the tour. The tour information indicates the walking tour is "wheelchair accessible," suggesting it may not be suitable for bringing pets along. Visitors should check with the tour provider for any specific pet policies.
Is There a Printed Map or Guidebook Provided?
No, there is no printed map or guidebook provided for this tour. It is a smartphone-guided, hands-free, location-aware walking tour that uses an app to provide the content and navigation.
Can I Start the Tour at a Different Location?
The tour is designed to start at the designated location, but participants can start at a different spot if desired. However, the content and navigation may not be optimized for an alternate starting point.
Are There Any Restroom Facilities Along the Tour Route?
The tour route includes several stops at Yale’s historic sites, but details on restroom facilities along the way are not provided. Visitors may want to plan accordingly and identify potential restroom options prior to starting the self-guided tour.
The Sum Up
The New Haven: Historic Yale Smartphone Self Guided Walking Tour offers an engaging and flexible way to explore Yale’s rich history and stunning architecture. With professional narration, visitors can uncover iconic sites and hidden gems, all at an affordable price. Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or family, this wheelchair-accessible tour provides a great value and an immersive experience in the heart of Yale’s campus.
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