Self-Guided Tours and Virtual Experiences
Explore the Stanford campus in person and online with virtual experiences and self-guided tours.
Interactive map Virtual Campus Walk Follow the path for a virtual self-guided walking tour featuring photos and information about many sites of central campus. Explore map
Interactive 360° video tour Student-narrated 360° tour Take a 360° guided video tour of the Stanford University campus. A virtual welcome to The Farm hosted by Stanford students. Explore video tour
Self-Guided Tour Self-Guided Tour Map—Stanford Campus Shows Visitor Center, self-guided tour route, points of interest with descriptions, and photo locations. Also includes additional options, such as the Arts District, Athletics District, and Campus Residences. Download map
Self-Guided Tour Stanford Athletics District Self-guided tour of the Stanford Athletics District fields and facilities. The tour starts at the Stanford Visitor Center and ends at the Home of Champions, with suggestions for additional places to visit along the way. Download the self-guided tour document
Self-Guided Tour Self-Guided Tour of Stanford Gardens Welcome to Stanford! Those who work and study on this beautiful campus are fortunate to enjoy a variety of diverse gardens with an ever-changing palette of colors, scents, and animal visitors. If you love gardens and trees, Stanford is an excellent place to experience them. Download the self-guided tour document
Campus Destinations to Explore The Oval and Palm Drive The Oval and Palm Drive mark the gateway to the University. The Oval serves as a relaxing spot for students, faculty, and community members to have picnics, play volleyball, and enjoy the California weather. Palm Drive, lined with roughly 150 Canary Island palm trees, leads to University Avenue and downtown Palo Alto. See the Oval on the campus map
Campus Destinations to Explore Stanford Dish See gorgeous views of campus and the bay on this 3.5-mile trail. No pets or animals allowed within the Dish Area except trained service animals. Walk the Dish
Campus Destinations to Explore Memorial Church Explore all there is to know about the history of the church and beyond, including information on how to visit. Explore Memorial Church
Campus Destinations to Explore Stanford Family Mausoleum and Angel of Grief Visit the Stanford Mausoleum area to see the Stanford Family Mausoleum; the Stanford Family statue; the Angel of Grief. Read about the mausoleum area
Campus Destinations to Explore Arizona Cactus Garden The garden, also known as the Cactus Garden, was designed for Jane and Leland Stanford by landscape architect Rudolf Ulrich between 1881 and 1883. During the early years of the university, the Cactus Garden became the meeting place for many courting Stanford students. Learn more about the Arizona Garden
Interactive virtual story map Garden Tour Discover the location of each garden on campus, including descriptions of the history, features, and notable plants. See tours
Campus Destinations to Explore Terman Fountain Visit a new fountain on campus. This is a popular location for students to wade and relax in while on campus. See Terman Fountain on the campus map
Campus Destinations to Explore Meyer Green Stanford's newest open space features curving walkways and gentle grassy slopes surrounded by groves of eucalyptus and cedar. See Meyer Green on the campus map
Campus Destinations to Explore Lake Lagunita It may be dry, but Lake Lagunita is still a beautiful pace to go for a run, walk or just enjoy the view. Read about Lake Lagunita
Slideshow tour d.school Explore the building through our virtual tour slides featuring our classroom studios and student stories. Note: The d.school is not currently open for tours. View the slideshow
Virtual exhibits Stanford Libraries Online Exhibits These online exhibits showcase materials from Stanford Libraries used to support instruction and research, including photographs, audiovisual materials, publications, and maps and architectural drawings. View exhibits
Video tours and virtual exhibits Archaeology Collections These videos and exhibits highlight the Stanford University Archaeology Collections and a special student-led exhibit on a 20th century Northwest Coast collection, a project that takes place each year as part of the Archaeology Center's Museum Cultures course. See tours
Self-Guided Tour Architecture and Landscape at Stanford: A self-guided tour Explore Stanford's Architecture and Landscape with the help of these two self-guided tour maps. Each tour should take about 60-120 minutes depending on the number of stops and your personal interest. The tour can be completed in half the time on a bike and can be split into shorter segments as well. Architecture at Stanford: A self-guided tour
Updated on June 16, 2023 8:43 AM
