Self-guided walking tour of Yale University

• Unlimited access with flexible usage • Audio guide provided • Downloadable app and tour content

• Mobile phone (please bring your own)

• Nearby public transport options are available • Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness • Functions completely offline once downloaded; no cellular service is needed • Audio plays automatically with GPS based on your location • Flexible usage - Purchase once and use it on any date or time with lifetime access • Download the Drives & Detours app to obtain the tour in advance

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

• Often confused with a cathedral, this impressive altar of books showcases Collegiate Gothic architecture and features 3,300 stained-glass windows. Entering the expansive nave reveals how Yale has transformed a center of research into a remarkable tribute to human knowledge. • This eye-catching modernist structure employs translucent marble panels that illuminate its interior with a gentle, golden light, safeguarding its fragile treasures. It houses an original Gutenberg Bible alongside a soaring glass tower containing rare ancient manuscripts. • Standing at 216 feet above the campus, this iconic stone spire is renowned for its 54-bell carillon, which plays daily for the city. Look for the ornate sculptures at its base representing notable Yale figures and allegorical entities in the arts and sciences. • The university's historic nucleus, this tree-lined quad marks the starting point for every Yale freshman. Surrounded by Gothic and Victorian dormitories, the area acts as a picturesque time capsule of 18th and 19th-century student life. • Erected in 1752, this modest red-brick building is Yale's oldest remaining structure, dating back to the colonial era. Once sheltering notable alumni such as Nathan Hale and Noah Webster, it serves today as a quiet reminder of the university's pre-Revolutionary heritage. • Recognized as the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere, this gallery exhibits a global collection that spans from ancient relics to contemporary masterpieces. The facility itself is an architectural landmark, featuring a groundbreaking tetrahedral ceiling designed by Louis Kahn. • After a significant renovation, this natural history museum displays an impressive assortment of dinosaur fossils and prehistoric marvels. Its celebrated Great Hall and engaging dioramas provide insight into billions of years of Earth's evolution. • This windowless, Greco-Egyptian “tomb” serves as the enigmatic headquarters for Yale’s most renowned and exclusive secret society. The locked doors keep outsiders at bay, while the austere stone facade has sparked years of curiosity and urban legend. • Housing the largest collection of British art outside of the UK, this museum is a bright refuge for admirers of Constable, Turner, and Gainsborough. The building itself is the last masterpiece of architect Louis Kahn, crafted to complement the artworks within. • Known for its exceptional acoustics and the massive Newberry Memorial Organ, one of the largest globally, this grand Beaux-Arts concert hall has an ornate interior that acts as a spectacular backdrop for the university’s notable ceremonies and musical events. • Spanning 16 acres, this historic park was established by Puritans in 1638 and remains vital to civic life in New Haven. Beneath its tranquil lawns lie the remains of thousands of early settlers, with a hidden history preserved in the crypt of the Center Church on the Green. • Enter through the Egyptian Revival gateway to discover the United States' first chartered burial ground organized into family plots. This site is the final resting place of notable figures like Eli Whitney and Noah Webster, offering a serene, park-like pathway through American history. • Built in the 1870s as a memorial to Yale's Civil War casualties, this High Victorian Gothic chapel is famous for its intricate stenciling and colorful stained glass. It continues to serve as a vibrant center for campus spiritual life and is a premier venue for choral performances. • Once referred to by Charles Dickens and Mark Twain as the "most beautiful street in America," this avenue is lined with magnificent 19th-century mansions. These splendid estates now host various Yale departments, preserving the Gilded Age elegance of New Haven's upper class. • Originally constructed as Yale's first library, this elegant brownstone now acts as the core for student-led social justice initiatives and service projects. Its Gothic Revival arches provide a historic home to the university’s community engagement efforts. • Situated just steps from campus, this museum chronicles the intriguing 380-year history of