Get an insight into life at one of the world's most elite universities on a 1.5-hour historical walking tour of Cambridge University with a graduate guide. Visit some of the most famous colleges, such as King's College, Clare College, and Trinity College.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Chinese, German, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlights

Enjoy a 90-minute Cambridge College & City Walking Tour led by University of Cambridge Graduates
Ask questions about the Oxbridge application process & student life
Enter King's College & King's College Chapel (when you book the King's College entry ticket option)
See famous landmarks like the Cavendish Laboratory where over 20 Nobel Prizes were awarded
See where the 'Secret of Life' was announced by Watson & Crick
Enter inside College grounds (only when they are open)
Marvel at the vaulted ceiling of King's College Chapel and the stunning grounds King's College (when you book the King's College entry ticket option)

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Take part in an historical walking tour of some of the most famous colleges in Cambridge and learn more about student life at one of the world's most prestigious universities from a University of Cambridge graduate guide. See where DNA was discovered, visit famous chapels and libraries and listen to fascinating anecdotes from your graduate guide. See where Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking studied, and take in the lovely views of ancient architecture along the way. Stroll from King's College on King's Parade and pass landmarks such as Trinity Hall College, Trinity College and Corpus Christi College. Look inside Pembroke College and marvel at the vaulted ceiling of King's College Chapel & grounds of King's College and Queens' College, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou. Admire the city's most recognizable buildings, including The Senate House, Great St Mary’s Church and 17th-century The Eagle pub where Watson and Crick announced they had discovered the secret of life.

Includes

Graduate guide
Full historical tour
Insights into student life
Entry to Pembroke College and Trinity College (depending on availability)
Entry to King's College (only when King's College Tour option is selected)

Entrance fees to colleges not on the itinerary

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Meet your tour guide, who will be wearing a royal blue uniform (cap, beanie hat, or polo) at the entrance of King's College on King's Parade. Please arrive at the meeting point five minutes before your tour is due to start.

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Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

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4.8 /5

based on 533 reviews

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4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
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Our guide was Claire. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and her passion for Cambridge was very obvious. She clarified a lot of the doubts we had, answered all our questions and gave us new ideas which would be very beneficial to my daughters university application. She made us fall in love with Cambridge

September 13, 2021

Cambridge University & King's College Tour with a Graduate was an insightful of famous colleges and student's lifestyle with an interesting/fun filled narration of our guide, Arya. Our family thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour along with others and thanks to Arya for his patience in answering kids questions also. All the best to Arya for his future endeavours

September 6, 2021

We have enjoyed very much our privately guild tour of Cambridge university. Our tour guild Maria is very knowledgeable and helpful. Our 2 kids have learned a lot about history, campus life and study environment. We will definitely mention this tour to our friends back home when they visit UK. Mr Vargas

August 25, 2018

Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with King's College Option

Cambridge: University Alumni Tour with King's College Option

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