Cambridge’s Colleges and Classic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.0
(54 reviews)

40 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you looking for a way to see Cambridge and its colleges without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See architectural highlights in Cambridge’s historic centre including the Wren Library and Corpus Clock
• Hear from producer Anna Granta, a Cambridge local, graduate and part-time tour guide
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that Trinity College is closed due to Covid-19.

What's Included

VoiceMap app for Andriod and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour begins outside the gates of King's College, on King's Parade. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends at the intersection in front of The Little Gift Shop On The Corner store.

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • University of Cambridge (Pass by)

    On this tour you explore the centre of Cambridge through three of the university's colleges.

    Admission ticket free
  • The River Cam (Pass by)

    You start the tour next to the ticket station for The River Cam boat trips with the option of ending the tour with one of the boat trips.

    Admission ticket free
  • King's College (Pass by)

    The tour starts in front of the main entrance and gatehouse of King's College.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    King's College Chapel

    King's College Chapel is one of the most famous pieces of Gothic architecture in the world, and probably the most famous building in Cambridge. You'll stop outside the chapel to admire it before continuing the tour.

    1 minute Admission ticket not included
  • Great St Mary's Church (Church of England) (Pass by)

    You're invited to stop and take photos at this location.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Trinity College

    You stop briefly outside the Great Gate of Trinity College.

    2 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • St. John's College (Pass by)

    This tour takes you passed the Great Gate at St John's College

    Admission ticket free
  • Magdalene College (Pass by)

    The tour takes you passed the grounds of Magdalene College.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll cross over the bridge on this tour.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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