Cambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel

4.9(2,652)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Cambridge Alumni Tours

About this activity

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by Cambridge students and graduates who combine genuine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes iconic landmarks like the Corpus Clock, the Mathematical Bridge, and King’s College from the iconic Backs.

The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Cambridge’s historic streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, your experience can be enriched after the walking tour ends with a visit to King’s College Chapel, the absolute crown jewel of English Gothic architecture.

You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and back lawns where Isaac Newton revolutionised physics, Charles Darwin developed his theories, and where Stephen Hawking studied and found inspiration.

Available in English, 中文, and Español upon request.

What's included

✓Available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, if arranged before booking
✓Storytelling from an insider guide, trained by The Original Alumni Tour™
✓When open to tourist access, gain entry into celebrated college spaces
✓Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
✓Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
✓When corresponding option is selected, admission to historic King's College Chapel

Not included

✕Indoor access to structures (unless booked in advance)
✕Gratuities
✕Food and drinks
✕Guaranteed access inside buildings beyond publicly accessible areas
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off services

Meeting and pickup

Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt-along with a blue lanyard.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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