Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with King’s College Chapel Option
by Cambridge Alumni Tours
Choose from 6 available options
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This walking tour of Cambridge University is led exclusively by University of Cambridge graduates from Alumni Tours™. The guides share personal stories about student life, university traditions, and academic rivalries that have influenced the university for centuries. The tour ranges from about 90 minutes to two and a half hours and covers several of Cambridge’s colleges including King’s, Trinity, and St John’s. The tour begins outside King’s College on King’s Parade, where the guide will be wearing royal-blue clothing with the Alumni Tours heraldic emblem. You will visit landmarks such as the Corpus Clock and The Eagle pub, and hear about their history and significance. The route includes stops at Corpus Christi College, Queens’ College, The Backs, Trinity College, St John’s College, and the Senate House, with explanations of their history, traditions, and rivalries. There is an optional upgrade to enter King’s College Chapel for a self-guided visit after the walking portion ends. This visit can last around 45 minutes but you may leave when you prefer. The tour is offered in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, and is designed for small groups to maintain an engaging atmosphere. Tickets are confirmed instantly and can be used on mobile devices. Wheelchair users can participate, though some parts of the route may be challenging due to uneven terrain and curbs. The tour requires walking for at least 90 minutes, so it is not suitable for those unable to walk this distance. Entry to King’s College Chapel is not included unless the upgrade is selected, and access inside the colleges beyond public courtyards is not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King's College
Meet the Alumni guide outside King’s College on King’s Parade. The guide will wear royal-blue clothing featuring the Alumni Tours heraldic symbol for easy identification.
Corpus Clock
Learn about the design and story behind the Corpus Clock, including details that are easy to miss without explanation. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Eagle Pub
Spend about 10 minutes at The Eagle, a historic pub famous for its connections to WWII airmen and scientists from the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. The pub has over 400 years of history.
10 min
Scientific Landmark
Visit the site known for its major impact on science and human history. The guide will explain why this location helped put Cambridge on the scientific map. This stop lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Hear stories about the somewhat dark history of Corpus Christi College during a 5-minute stop. The guide encourages questions about college life and history.
5 min
Queens' College
Learn why the college is called Queens’ College rather than Queen’s, and explore myths about the nearby Mathematical Bridge in a 5-minute visit.
5 min
The Backs
Walk along the famous College Backs for about 10 minutes while learning about King’s College’s history and its connections to three different King Henrys.
10 min
Trinity College
Spend 10 minutes hearing about famous alumni and the rivalry between Trinity and St John’s Colleges from a student’s perspective.
10 min
St. John's College
Admire the grand architecture of St John’s College during a 10-minute stop. The guide will highlight the college’s notable alumni and its location along the River Cam.
10 min
Senate House
During a 5-minute stop, learn about Cambridge’s traditions around grade announcements and the graduation ceremony from a student viewpoint.
5 min
King's College Chapel
This visit to King’s College Chapel lasts approximately 45 minutes and is self-guided. It takes place after the 90-minute walking tour and is not supervised by the official guide. Visitors may leave the chapel whenever they prefer. This option must be selected as an upgrade to the walking tour ticket.
45 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ with King’s College Chapel Option
by Cambridge Alumni Tours
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£46Overview
This walking tour of Cambridge University is led exclusively by University of Cambridge graduates from Alumni Tours™. The guides share personal stories about student life, university traditions, and academic rivalries that have influenced the university for centuries. The tour ranges from about 90 minutes to two and a half hours and covers several of Cambridge’s colleges including King’s, Trinity, and St John’s. The tour begins outside King’s College on King’s Parade, where the guide will be wearing royal-blue clothing with the Alumni Tours heraldic emblem. You will visit landmarks such as the Corpus Clock and The Eagle pub, and hear about their history and significance. The route includes stops at Corpus Christi College, Queens’ College, The Backs, Trinity College, St John’s College, and the Senate House, with explanations of their history, traditions, and rivalries. There is an optional upgrade to enter King’s College Chapel for a self-guided visit after the walking portion ends. This visit can last around 45 minutes but you may leave when you prefer. The tour is offered in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, and is designed for small groups to maintain an engaging atmosphere. Tickets are confirmed instantly and can be used on mobile devices. Wheelchair users can participate, though some parts of the route may be challenging due to uneven terrain and curbs. The tour requires walking for at least 90 minutes, so it is not suitable for those unable to walk this distance. Entry to King’s College Chapel is not included unless the upgrade is selected, and access inside the colleges beyond public courtyards is not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King's College
Meet the Alumni guide outside King’s College on King’s Parade. The guide will wear royal-blue clothing featuring the Alumni Tours heraldic symbol for easy identification.
Corpus Clock
Learn about the design and story behind the Corpus Clock, including details that are easy to miss without explanation. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
The Eagle Pub
Spend about 10 minutes at The Eagle, a historic pub famous for its connections to WWII airmen and scientists from the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. The pub has over 400 years of history.
10 min
Scientific Landmark
Visit the site known for its major impact on science and human history. The guide will explain why this location helped put Cambridge on the scientific map. This stop lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Hear stories about the somewhat dark history of Corpus Christi College during a 5-minute stop. The guide encourages questions about college life and history.
5 min
Queens' College
Learn why the college is called Queens’ College rather than Queen’s, and explore myths about the nearby Mathematical Bridge in a 5-minute visit.
5 min
The Backs
Walk along the famous College Backs for about 10 minutes while learning about King’s College’s history and its connections to three different King Henrys.
10 min
Trinity College
Spend 10 minutes hearing about famous alumni and the rivalry between Trinity and St John’s Colleges from a student’s perspective.
10 min
St. John's College
Admire the grand architecture of St John’s College during a 10-minute stop. The guide will highlight the college’s notable alumni and its location along the River Cam.
10 min
Senate House
During a 5-minute stop, learn about Cambridge’s traditions around grade announcements and the graduation ceremony from a student viewpoint.
5 min
King's College Chapel
This visit to King’s College Chapel lasts approximately 45 minutes and is self-guided. It takes place after the 90-minute walking tour and is not supervised by the official guide. Visitors may leave the chapel whenever they prefer. This option must be selected as an upgrade to the walking tour ticket.
45 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.