Shared | Alumni-led Cambridge Ghost Tour

4.9
(106 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

ur 60-minute outdoor ghost tour. Wander through eerie streets where ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. We don’t use props or jump scares—instead, we share the fascinating supernatural stories that bring Cambridge’s history to life.

Hear about the restless spirit said to haunt a local pub and the ghosts linked to some of the city’s oldest sites. Discover the strange events at Peterhouse that made headlines nationwide, and learn about the dark history of Corpus Christi College and the tragic fates that befell many there.

The tour ends near the city centre, close to the lively parts of town—just in time for a meal or a drink to shake off the spookiness of your journey

What's Included

Learn about Cambridge folklore and supernatural encounters.
Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gather outside the entrance of King’s College on King's Parade. Your guide is in royal blue attire, such as a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt with a shielded crest. If you're having trouble finding them, please, approach anyone in this attire and kindly ask.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Clare College

    Cambridge is not just about folklore and ghost tales—it’s also a city of science. Discover how science and the supernatural come together in this remarkable city of explorers of the otherworldly.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Cambridge Market Square

    Visit one of the nicest parts of Cambridge, which hides a darker past. Long ago, it was the site of horrific executions and terrible acts tied to heresy and witchcraft. Beneath its calm today lies a history of fear and suffering.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Learn about a quiet bookshop believed to be haunted by the friendliest ghost in Cambridge. Keep your senses sharp—something unseen may be close.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Why does the upper floor of the pub always have a draft? It’s not as simple an answer as you may think!

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Walk across Free School Lane and sense the lingering darkness some say still hangs in the air. Many believe the energy of this place quietly permeates the street even today.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Learn about Corpus Christi, a college wrapped in silence but heavy with unsettling tales. Behind its dark walls linger stories of restless figures, unexplained noises, and shadows that don’t belong.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    The oldest college in town hides the secret of the most famous and recent ghost haunting, which caught the attention of the whole nation. To this day, no one truly knows what happened.

    10 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cambridge Alumni Tours

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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