John Harvard Statue
John Harvard Statue
4
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience John Harvard Statue and nearby attractions
The area
Address
How to get there
- Harvard • 3 min walk
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,941 within 5 kms
Attractions
624 within 10 kms
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
319 reviews
Excellent
96
Very good
116
Average
95
Poor
10
Terrible
2
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI910 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Our first visit to the Harvard University campus. Lots of students and families around on Sunday afternoon. Walking through Harvard Yard, we came across the John Harvard statue, surrounded by a crowd, watching as individuals and groups took their photos with John! Quite entertaining!!
Written 2 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sitta
Helsingborg, Sweden284 contributions
Mar 2023
It is a statue of a sitting, rather cross man. His donation to the college did turn out into something great, and he is well worth remembering.
Written 6 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
theuncle2018
Scottsdale, AZ237 contributions
Jul 2022
I suppose its a must see because everyone was looking at it. And of course touching the foot. All of the greasy oils from people's hands polish it to a shiny gleam. Yuck. Considering the statue's location, everyone passes by so its the tourist attraction that you can't avoid. I did not see anyone pee on the statue but the whole area was dirty.
Written 2 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jordan
Hemel Hempstead, UK142 contributions
Jun 2022
A great photo-op, until you realise that the statue is not actually John Harvard and the plaque is wrong!
Quite comical really but a very important piece of history anyways!
Quite comical really but a very important piece of history anyways!
Written 2 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JNYCwriter
New York City, NY6,856 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
The John Harvard statue is most certainly the most photographed at the University. You will even see crowds waiting for their chance to stand in front of the statue. It is easy to find located just inside the gates to the Harvard Yard. The campus is beautiful so you may want to expand your walking tour to see some of the other sites including a very impressive library where you may be able to determine who John Harvard actual was or was not.
Written 9 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TraceM49
Hollis, NH242 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Just takes a moment. But it is a ‘must do’ when in Cambridge is to walk through Harvard Yard and pay your respects to John Harvard and run his shoe.
Written 15 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ken Q
Denver, United States851 contributions
Feb 2020
Lots of people were enjoying a visit to this statute. You can take pictures with it and rub the feet.
Written 23 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
djstatick
Lakewood, WA350 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
It’s a statue. That’s about it. Everyone wants to touch the shoe... I wouldn’t. People urinate on it.
Written 16 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MaruBV
Mexico City, Mexico217 contributions
Feb 2020
Something that should be done while in Boston. Just walking around the campus has a wicked feeling. Fun to see all the high school students visiting and presenting their respects to this statue for good luck in their application.
Written 9 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kelsey M
18 contributions
May 2019
I didn't know about this until I went there for myself but I guess legend says if you rub the feet of the statue, your kids will get into Harvard. I did not rub his feet.
Written 4 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingJohn Harvard Statue (Cambridge) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about John Harvard Statue
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience John Harvard Statue:
- Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour (From ₹ 1,917.31)
- Boston Freedom Trail Day Trip from New York City (From ₹ 14,088.03)
- Private Group Walking Tour of Harvard University (From ₹ 22,945.15)
- Harvard Campus Cambridge Self-Guided Walking Tour (From ₹ 1,249.58)
- Harvard Yard The Mysterious Porcelain Club: Outdoor Escape Game (From ₹ 923.64)
- Hotels near John Harvard Statue:
- (0.48 km) Hotel Veritas
- (0.52 km) The Charles Hotel
- (0.45 km) Harvard Square Hotel
- (0.54 km) Irving House At Harvard
- (0.57 km) Sheraton Commander Hotel
- Restaurants near John Harvard Statue:
- (0.17 km) J.P. Licks
- (0.22 km) The Hourly Oyster House
- (0.18 km) Tatte Bakery & Cafe
- (0.15 km) OTTO
- (0.23 km) Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Burgers