Explore the historic grounds of Yale University on a self-guided walking tour that reveals the transformation of this colonial college into a global scholarly leader.
As you wander through the iconic Old Campus, experience three centuries of history woven into the architecture and vibrant streets of New Haven.
Contrast the quaint 18th-century Connecticut Hall with the striking Harkness Tower, while also discovering the secret society headquarters and modern masterpieces like the Beinecke Library.
This audio-guided experience enriches your visit, providing insights into how Yale and New Haven evolved together as a hub of international research.
— Self-guided walking tour of Yale Univer...
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Phelps Gate
Phelps Gate is a large iron gate that is considered to be the main entrance to Yale University Campus. It is part of a passageway through Phelps Hall, and can be found on College Street, opposite New Haven Green.
Возвращение
Battell Chapel
Battell Chapel is very close to Phelps Gate. It sits at the corner of College Street and Elm Street, immediately opposite Hopper College.
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Explore the historic grounds of Yale University on a self-guided walking tour that reveals the transformation of this colonial college into a global scholarly leader.
As you wander through the iconic Old Campus, experience three centuries of history woven into the architecture and vibrant streets of New Haven.
Contrast the quaint 18th-century Connecticut Hall with the striking Harkness Tower, while also discovering the secret society headquarters and modern masterpieces like the Beinecke Library.
This audio-guided experience enriches your visit, providing insights into how Yale and New Haven evolved together as a hub of international research.
— Self-guided walking tour of Yale Univer...
Главные места
От 2 часы до 2 часы и 30 минуты
Предлагается в Английский & Испанский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
От 2 часы до 2 часы и 30 минуты
Предлагается в Английский & Испанский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
Что входит
Гибкое использование (неограниченный доступ)
Аудиогид
Загрузка приложения и тура
Смартфон (принесите свой)
Места встреч
Отъезд
Phelps Gate
Phelps Gate is a large iron gate that is considered to be the main entrance to Yale University Campus. It is part of a passageway through Phelps Hall, and can be found on College Street, opposite New Haven Green.
Возвращение
Battell Chapel
Battell Chapel is very close to Phelps Gate. It sits at the corner of College Street and Elm Street, immediately opposite Hopper College.
Often mistaken for a cathedral, this altar of books is a masterpiece of Collegiate Gothic architecture featuring 3,300 stained-glass windows. Step inside the grand nave to see how Yale transformed a center of research into a stunning monument to human knowledge.
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Библиотека редких книг и рукописей Бейнеке
This striking modernist jewel box uses translucent marble panels to bathe its interior in a soft, golden glow that protects its delicate treasures. It is home to an original Gutenberg Bible and a soaring glass tower containing some of the world’s most elusive ancient manuscripts.
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Башня Харкнесс
Rising 216 feet above the campus, this iconic stone spire is famous for its 54-bell carillon that serenades the city daily. Keep an eye out for the ornate sculptures at its base, which depict famous Yale worthies and allegorical figures of the arts and sciences.
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Старый кампус Йельского университета
As the historic heart of the university, this tree-lined quadrangle is where every Yale freshman begins their journey. Surrounded by high Victorian and Gothic dormitories, the yard serves as a picturesque time capsule of 18th and 19th-century student life.
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Connecticut Hall
Built in 1752, this humble red-brick structure is the oldest surviving building at Yale and the only one remaining from the colonial era. It once housed famous alumni like Nathan Hale and Noah Webster, standing today as a quiet reminder of the university's pre-Revolutionary roots.
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Художественная галерея Йельского университета
Boasting the title of the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere, this gallery houses a world-class collection ranging from ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces. The building itself is a landmark of architectural history, featuring a revolutionary tetrahedral ceiling designed by Louis Kahn.
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Yale Peabody Museum
Following a massive renovation, this natural history powerhouse showcases a breathtaking collection of dinosaur fossils and prehistoric wonders. Its celebrated Great Hall and immersive dioramas offer a deep dive into billions of years of Earth's evolution.
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Skull and Bones Society
This windowless, Greco-Egyptian “tomb” is the mysterious headquarters of Yale’s most famous and exclusive secret society. While the doors remain locked to outsiders, the building's austere stone facade has fueled decades of intrigue and urban legend.
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Yale Center for British Art
Home to the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom, this museum is a light-filled sanctuary for fans of Constable, Turner, and Gainsborough. The building is the final masterpiece of architect Louis Kahn, designed to harmonize perfectly with the masterpieces on its walls.
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Woolsey Hall
This grand Beaux-Arts concert hall is renowned for its incredible acoustics and the massive Newberry Memorial Organ, one of the largest in the world. Its ornate interior provides a majestic backdrop for the university’s most prestigious ceremonies and musical performances.
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Нью-Хейвен Грин
This 16-acre historic park was laid out by Puritans in 1638 and remains the center of civic life in New Haven. Beneath its peaceful lawns lie the remains of thousands of early settlers, a hidden history preserved in the crypt of the Center Church on the Green.
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Кладбище Гроув-стрит
Enter through the Egyptian Revival gateway to explore the first chartered burial ground in the United States to be arranged in family lots. It serves as the final resting place for luminaries like Eli Whitney and Noah Webster, offering a quiet, park-like walk through American history.
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Часовня Баттелла
Constructed in the 1870s as a memorial to Yale's Civil War dead, this High Victorian Gothic chapel is famous for its intricate stenciling and vibrant stained glass. It remains a vibrant center for campus spiritual life and a premier venue for choral music.
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Hillhouse Avenue
Once described by Charles Dickens and Mark Twain as the "most beautiful street in America," this avenue is lined with stunning 19th-century mansions. Today, these grand estates house various Yale departments, preserving the Gilded Age elegance of New Haven's elite.
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Dwight Hall at Yale: Center for Public Service and Social Justice
Originally built as the university's first library, this elegant brownstone building now serves as the hub for Yale's student-led social justice and service work. Its Gothic Revival arches provide a historic home for the beating heart of Yale’s community engagement.
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New Haven Museum
Located just steps from campus, this museum preserves the fascinating 380-year history of the Elm City through local artifacts and maritime art. It’s the best place to discover how the fates of the town and the gown have been intertwined since 1701.
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Yale University Science Hill
Perched on a ridge overlooking the city, this area features cutting-edge laboratories and the modern architectural landmarks of Yale’s scientific community. The climb is rewarded with some of the best panoramic views of the campus spires and the Long Island Sound beyond.
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Street Hall
This historic building was the site of the first collegiate art school in America and still retains its 19th-century charm. It serves as a bridge—both literally and figuratively—between Yale’s historic Old Campus and its modern art galleries.
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Phelps Gate
Serving as the primary portal to Yale, this massive gatehouse was inspired by the medieval gate towers of Oxford and Cambridge. Walking through its heavy stone archway provides the quintessential Yale moment, transitioning you from the bustle of the city to the quiet sanctuary of the university.