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Private | Alumni-led Cambridge Walking Tour w/opt King's Chapel

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Cambridge, England

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90 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
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Meeting Location

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King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Senate House Hill
Cambridge CB2, UK

If you booked the option to enter King's College, your guide will bring you inside the chapel after the end of the tour.

What To Expect

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.
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Corpus Clock

Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eagle

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old dsCavendish Laboratory

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corpus Christi College

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
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queens' 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
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The 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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College

Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King'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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private | Alumni-led Cambridge Walking Tour w/opt King’s Chapel?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
  • Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
  • Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
  • 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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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