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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Battell Chapel

The tour starts outside the chapel and you'll learn about its history and about Elihu Yale, the man who Yale is named after. From there you'll walk to the Old Campus and be guided step by step through New Haven.

Duration: 5 mins

2. Yale Old Campus

The tour then goes to Old Campus, the oldest part of Yale. You'll hear how it was founded, it's motto and about Nathan Hale, a hero of the revolution who attended Yale and see his statue.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Owl Shop Cigar Lounge

The Owl is a historic spot in New Haven where many legendary actors have hung, you'll hear about those people and it's history.

Duration: 5 mins

4. Louis' Lunch

It's said that Louis Lunch invented the Hamburger back in the 1800's, and today it's tradition and stories run deep in New Haven. You'll hear it's history, stories, and their motto for Yale students.

Duration: 5 mins

5. Yale University Art Gallery

The tour tells the story of the art gallery and it's free to enter. Here you can see many famous artworks including Van Gogh’s Night Cafe and Edward Hopper’s Rooms by the Sea - two of the most recognizable paintings in the world.

Duration: 10 mins

6. Skull and Bones

Secret Societies? Yale has plenty! The most famous being that of the Skill and Bones, the secret societies of the powerful including the Bush family. Hear the stories of their founding, past and the tale the Geronimo's skull is inside.

7. Harkness Tower

The tour stops outside the historic building and you'll hear about the powerful that came from Yale, and how they grew wealthy beyond imagination. Some giving back.

8. Toad's Place

Rock and Roll history! Hear the story of the spot the rockers played including U2, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead and Bob Dylan. it's historic.

Duration: 5 mins

9. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

This place is epic. See the oldest books in the world at one of the most advanced libraries, and it's free! We are talking Guttenberg press books. You'll hear the story of the books and the building.

Duration: 10 mins

10. Grove St Cemetery

The tour stops outside the Cemetery where you'll see the sign “The dead shall be raised” and hear about the history making people that are buried here.

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

No food, drink or admission into buildings (Most are free), it's all outside.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by WalknTours

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Battell Chapel

2. Yale Old Campus

3. Owl Shop Cigar Lounge

4. Louis' Lunch

5. Yale University Art Gallery

6. Skull and Bones

7. Harkness Tower

8. Toad's Place

9. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

10. Grove St Cemetery

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Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

Reviews

4.4

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