Campus Tours

Visitor Comments

"During the tour I was able to really breathe in the atmosphere. Everyone seemed so relaxed! And everyone I met was very friendly - someone actually took the time to walk my family and me partway to our destination after we got lost (apparently we are not that good at reading maps...)."

"Stanford was the first university I visited and it gave more insight into the school than I expected! Many people had told me that visiting a campus would do this, but I guess I did not truly believe them. I thought I could learn all I needed about schools through searching school websites, but the Stanford visit proved me wrong."

"The admission officer seemed as if he wanted to get to know the prospective students personally, and that made the session more relaxed. Honestly, before the session, though I was very curious to know about the application and admissions process, I was also a little nervous about what I would hear. The session truly did give me a deeper look into how an application was evaluated, and that in the end calmed my nerves...."

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Rodin Sculpture Garden, Cantor Center for Visual Art

Campus Walking Tour

Spend an hour with a student guide exploring the highlights of Stanford’s beautiful campus. A great introduction for first-time visitors and tourists. No reservations required.

Campus Walking Tour

A girl studies at the fountain outside Green Library

Discover Stanford

Discover Stanford is a two-part program designed to help high school juniors and seniors explore the programs, places, and people that define Stanford’s commitment to undergraduate education within the setting of a world-class university. Book your spot online.

Science and Engineering Quad Tour

Explore Stanford's state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Quad with an enthusiastic student guide.

Science and Engineering Quad Tour

Golf Cart Tour

With Stanford’s 8,180 acres, it’s impossible to see all the highlights of campus in one hour. But if you’d like to see the central campus, as well as some hidden gems not included on other tours, sign up for our one-hour student-led golf cart tour.

Golf Cart Tour

Group Tour

Designed exclusively for school, team, or community groups larger than 10 people, these tours offer a great introduction to Stanford University. Reservations are required, so book ahead!

Group Tour

Residence Hall Tour

Are you a prospective Stanford undergraduate? Come learn about Stanford residential life on this virtual tour of residences, dining halls, and lounges.

Residence Hall Tour

Astrological Clock in the Lane Reading Room, Green Library

Self-Guided Tours

Explore the campus at your own pace. Download our tours and learn more about Stanford’s rich history, distinctive architecture, and notable landmarks. Also enjoy a self-guided science, art, and nature walking tour of campus.