Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry

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Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry
4.7  / 51084 reviews

Visit the world-leading University of Cambridge on a guided tour with alumni or students. Discover its college buildings, and if the option is selected, admire the King's College Chapel ceiling.

About this tour

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Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

The Original experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    King's College, Cambridge

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    University of Cambridge

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

    King's College Chapel

    Self-guided tour (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Arrive back at:

    King's College, Cambridge

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Cambridge and its student life on a student/graduate-led walking tour.
  • Learn about colleges and the university application process with your guide.
  • Historically accurate, full of anecdotes and folklore—surely not the usual tour.
  • You can see many excellent reviews that attest to the quality of our tours.
  • Choose to visit the King's College Chapel and admire its wonderful interiors.

Full description

Discover some of the most famous colleges at the University of Cambridge with a guided outdoor tour led by a current student or graduate. Gain insights into student life and the rich history of these prestigious institutions. Start your tour at King’s College on King’s Parade and stroll past landmarks such as Corpus Christi College, Queens' College, Trinity Hall, and Trinity College. Explore the halls where notable figures like King Charles III, Sir Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking once studied. Be inspired by the Cavendish Laboratory, which made groundbreaking contributions to science. Visit The Eagle pub, where James Watson and Francis Crick announced their world-changing discovery. If you visit King’s College Chapel, you'll end your walking tour at this stunning late Gothic masterpiece, known for its magnificent ceiling and interiors.

Includes

  • University of Cambridge graduate or current student guide
  • Walking tour
  • Entry to Trinity College paddocks (subject to availability)
  • Entry to King's College (if option selected)
  • Entrance fees to colleges
  • Tips
  • Food and drink

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Hearing-impaired people

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Participants

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Meeting point

Please gather outside the main entrance of King’s College on King's Parade. On busy days, look for a bike with a blue flag. If Google Maps directs you to the back of the college on Queen’s Road you can disregard it, as this is a glitch. Your guide will be wearing royal blue attire, such as a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt with a shielded crest. If you have trouble locating them, feel free to approach anyone matching this description at the meeting point.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • - IMPORTANT: Ensure your contact information is up-to-date and functional within the UK.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome! Please take care with uneven surfaces, fellow pedestrians and traffic.
  • - The tour is of moderate pace. Please stay with the group and remain within sight of the tour guide. The guide will not wait for individuals who fall behind. Consider this before booking.
  • - Use the restroom before the tour, as there are no scheduled toilet breaks.
  • - Pets are not allowed inside college premises, except for guide dogs.
  • - Our tours are conducted in English, but be prepared to hear various accents, as the city is a global educational hub.
  • - You may bring food and drinks, but they are not allowed inside colleges
  • - Select the corresponding option if you wish to visit King's College Chapel.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1084 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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  • Service
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  • Organization
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Ellie – United KingdomOctober 1, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was excellent and so interesting. I've lived in Cambridge for many years and so it was really interesting to learn more about the history of the city. Our tour guide was very informative and friendly, happy to answer questions and also provided other suggestions for what to see
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Éric – FranceOctober 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Wonderful tour. Did it on a Sunday morning with a group of friends and we had an excellent time. Our guide, Giri, was perfect.
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Daniel – AustriaSeptember 14, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide (Evelyne) had lots of knowledge and the tour was fun :)
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Product ID: 91614

Activity provider:Alumni Tours

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