Tours & tickets

Great St Mary's Church Cambridge

Walk through Cambridge with someone who knows it from the inside. Our guides are Cambridge students or graduates who combine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes landmarks like the Eagle Pub, the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College on the Backs, and the Senate House. The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Cambridge’s streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, AFTER THE WALKING TOUR ENDS, your experience can be enriched with a self-guided visit to King’s College Chapel, one of the university’s most historic and beautiful buildings. You’ll stroll along the streets and the alleys, near the peaceful college courts where Isaac Newton, Niels Bohr, Stephen Hawking, Xu Zhimo, Virginia Woolf, and Srinivasa Ramanujan once walked, immersed in their groundbreaking ideas. Along the way, you’ll admire the city’s elegant blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

We love Cambridge, and believe that the best way to experience it is on foot with a guide who appreciates its treasures. We’ve been leading our acclaimed Round Church guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries. Through stories about famous Cambridge alumni like Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton, we explore subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade. Join us on a walk to see just how much Cambridge’s story of saints, sinners, sceptics, and scholars has to say to us today. Walking tours meet inside the Round Church at 2:15pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They last 90-120 minutes.

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. Your punting tour will start 30 minutes after the walking tour finishes if you don’t choose the King’s College option, or 90 minutes later if you do. Relax on a chauffeured punting cruise along the River Cam, where your guide will share stories about the eight colleges and nine bridges. Feel free to bring refreshments and enjoy a complimentary punting lesson during your cruise.

Turning City Streets into Adventure Playgrounds! Explore the historic city of Cambridge as your team unlocks a hidden trail through the city finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore its hidden gems, and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way. Your puzzle-filled adventure will start in the heart of the city and wind you through the cobblestone streets where ancient colleges exude academic grandeur, then take you on a journey to one of the best views of the city. Along the way you will see some of the universities most famous colleges, learn about a time-eating clock, hear about a secret society and discover where there once stood a castle! As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. * Private experience with no groups to follow. Add up to 5 players for one price. So put down your text books, put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Cambridge Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, and can be the perfect team building activity. Will you conquer the Quest?

The perfect introductory tour of Cambridge, this tour engages with local historical memory while highlighting diverse stories from the past. Our Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour covers the general history and main sites in the city centre, which highlighting histories of race, class, and gender. Together, we question traditional narratives and examine modern controversies surrounding statues, names, colonial objects, and the legacy of imperilaism in the city and university. Led by university researchers, this tour highlights underrepresented histories and provides a new way of reading the city landscape. Please note the tour does not go inside of any colleges. *Accessibility:* Mostly flat terrain, but with some cobblestoned streets. No steps, but one ramp on/off a bridge. Wheelchair accessible, with spaces to sit or lean if needed. Carers attend free, no booking required. Toilets available in local pubs along the route. Find out more about Uncomfortable Cambridge at: www.uncomfortablecambridge.com

Step into the world of history and charm with our 90-minute walking tour of Cambridge, UK. Join our experienced guide and embark on a journey that will take you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, famous colleges of Cambridge University, and hidden gems that most visitors miss. Our tour is structured yet flexible, allowing you to wander, take photos and immerse yourself in the beauty of Cambridge at your own pace. Take a step back in time and witness the historic charm and academic prowess of Cambridge University on our 90-minute walking tour. With roots dating back to 1209, this world-renowned research university is home to 31 colleges and 100 academic departments, boasting a rich history of achievements from the recognition of 6 Turing awards to 116 Nobel prizes and numerous influential figures. Our tour guides will bring to life the stories, architecture, and milestones that make Cambridge University a true beacon of knowledge and culture. Discover the Corpus Christi Clock, visit The Eagle Pub where Watson and Crick announced the discovery of DNA, and marvel at the historical architecture of Great St Mary’s Church. Explore the famous colleges of Trinity College, King’s College, and Pembroke College, and see the apple tree where Newton discovered the law of gravity. On our tour, you will get an insider’s look at Cambridge’s unrevealed passages and secret spots.

Cambridge is full of old buildings and cool history! Explore the city by taking a punt, like a flat boat poled by a long stick, on the pretty River Cam. See the sights from a different angle! Or, if you're feeling brave, try stand-up paddle boarding on the river for an adventure! Cambridge is also a lively place to walk around. Explore the busy market with its many stalls that change every day. Find souvenirs, fresh food, and even things from the university! Your nose will love the smells of yummy food from all over the world. Try a hot kebab, a tasty samosa, or even fluffy Japanese pancakes! Want an amazing view? Climb up St Mary’s Church for panoramic views of Cambridge. The stairs are old and twisty, but at the top, you'll see everything! Look out over the tall towers of the colleges, the curvy River Cam, and the pretty English countryside. This view is unforgettable and the perfect way to end your visit to Cambridge!