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Walk through Cambridge with someone who truly knows it from the inside. Every tour is led by a current student or graduate who has lived and studied among the colleges, bringing the city’s traditions, rivalries, and hidden stories vividly to life.
In just 90 minutes, uncover the heart of the University — from the Eagle Pub, where DNA was first announced, to the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College, and the Senate House where degrees are conferred. Hear how Newton, Darwin, Hawking, and other visionaries shaped the world from these very streets.
Our tour takes place entirely outdoors, weaving through cobbled lanes and peaceful college courts for an immersive look at Cambridge’s majestic Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
Enhance your visit with an optional self-guided entry to King’s College Chapel — the city’s crown jewel — to complete your authentic Cambridge experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.
If you booked the option to enter King's College, your guide will bring you inside the chapel after the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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King's College (Pass by)
Meet your Alumni Guide outside King's College, on King's Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.
Admission ticket free -
1Corpus Clock
Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit The Eagle pub—where history lives in every corner, from WWII airmen to the scientists of the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. With over 400 years of history, this pub holds countless remarkable stories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the place that put Cambridge on the map of the scientific world—a place that changed the history of science and the history of humanity as well.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Listen to your student-guide describe the (somewhat dark!) history of Corpus Christi College, and feel free to ask any questions about the College or student life
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Queens' College
Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6The Backs
Walk along by the famous College Backs while you learn about the history of King's College and how it is related to three different King Henrys
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Trinity College
Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8St. John's College
Admire the magnificent profile of St John's College, known for its grand architecture and notable alumni. A perfect blend of history and beauty along the River Cam.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Senate House
Get a student's perspective on the practice of the public announcement of grades, and get a glimpse into the particular traditions of the University of Cambridge while you hear about the graduation ceremony.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10King's College Chapel
##IMPORTANT: this option must be selected as an upgrade of the walking tour ticket. Please, make sure that you select it. The visit of the chapel is self-guided at the end of the 90 minutes walking tour, and it is not supervised by our official guide. The duration of the visit is a basic approximation, but you can leave the chapel when you prefer.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that some parts of the route may be difficult to access due to uneven terrain, curbs, and other obstacles. We advise caution because of uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, especially in busy areas
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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