Cambridge University Walking Tour with Round Church Entrance
by Christian Heritage Cambridge
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This walking tour lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours and covers key sites connected to Cambridge University’s history and development. The tour begins at the Round Church, one of Cambridge’s oldest church buildings, where visitors can see an exhibition and watch a 20-minute film included with the ticket. From there, the group walks to the River Cam and Magdalene Bridge to observe the town’s early origins. The tour usually includes visits to about two Cambridge colleges, depending on availability and university term dates. When entering St John's College outside term time, the admission fee is included. Participants will see college courts, chapels, and gain insight into Cambridge’s unique collegiate system. Other stops include Trinity College for views of the gatehouse and Isaac Newton’s apple tree, central University buildings such as the University church, Senate House, Cambridge University Press bookshop, Gonville and Caius College, and the exterior of King's College and its chapel. Additional points of interest along the route can include the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, the tower of St Bene't's (Cambridge’s oldest building from around 1020), The Eagle pub opposite St Bene't's, and the Old Cavendish Laboratory, known for important scientific work. The route may vary depending on the day to provide the best experience possible. Entrance to the Round Church Visitor Centre is included in the ticket price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tour route overview
The itinerary gives an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route changes as needed to offer the best tour on any given day.
Round Church
The tour starts at the Round Church, a distinctive church that predates the earliest Cambridge college by 150 years. Visitors can access an exhibition and watch a 20-minute film, both included with the tour ticket.
10 min
River Cam and Magdalene Bridge
The group usually walks down to the River Cam and Magdalene Bridge to observe the origins of Cambridge town.
10 min
College visits overview
Most tours enter about two Cambridge colleges, weather and term permitting, to admire courts and chapels and explain Cambridge’s collegiate university system.
10 min
St John's College
Outside of university term time, the tour often includes St John's College, with the admission fee included if visited.
10 min
Trinity College
Visitors stop outside Trinity College to see the gatehouse and Isaac Newton’s apple tree.
5 min
Central University buildings
The tour passes central University buildings such as the University church, Senate House where graduations are held, Cambridge University Press bookshop, and Gonville and Caius College.
5 min
University Senate House
Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, the site of student graduations.
5 min
King's College exterior
The group views the outside of King’s College and its large chapel from King’s Parade.
5 min
Church of St Edward King and Martyr
Sometimes the tour visits this church, noted for the first Protestant sermon preached in England.
5 min
King’s Parade new addition
The tour includes one of the newer buildings on King’s Parade and explains its significance.
5 min
St Bene't's tower
Visitors stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, the oldest building in Cambridge dating to around 1020.
5 min
The Eagle pub
Opposite St Bene't's is The Eagle pub, a notable local establishment.
5 min
Old Cavendish Laboratory
The tour visits the Old Cavendish Laboratory, known for important scientific discoveries.
5 min
College visits overview
Most walks enter about two colleges, admiring courts and chapels and explaining Cambridge’s collegiate system.
10 min
College visits overview
The tour typically visits two colleges, sharing insights on their architecture and university role.
10 min
College visits overview
On most tours, two colleges are visited with commentary on Cambridge's university structure.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
End point
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cambridge University Walking Tour with Round Church Entrance
by Christian Heritage Cambridge
Choose from 2 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.£30Overview
This walking tour lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours and covers key sites connected to Cambridge University’s history and development. The tour begins at the Round Church, one of Cambridge’s oldest church buildings, where visitors can see an exhibition and watch a 20-minute film included with the ticket. From there, the group walks to the River Cam and Magdalene Bridge to observe the town’s early origins. The tour usually includes visits to about two Cambridge colleges, depending on availability and university term dates. When entering St John's College outside term time, the admission fee is included. Participants will see college courts, chapels, and gain insight into Cambridge’s unique collegiate system. Other stops include Trinity College for views of the gatehouse and Isaac Newton’s apple tree, central University buildings such as the University church, Senate House, Cambridge University Press bookshop, Gonville and Caius College, and the exterior of King's College and its chapel. Additional points of interest along the route can include the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, the tower of St Bene't's (Cambridge’s oldest building from around 1020), The Eagle pub opposite St Bene't's, and the Old Cavendish Laboratory, known for important scientific work. The route may vary depending on the day to provide the best experience possible. Entrance to the Round Church Visitor Centre is included in the ticket price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tour route overview
The itinerary gives an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route changes as needed to offer the best tour on any given day.
Round Church
The tour starts at the Round Church, a distinctive church that predates the earliest Cambridge college by 150 years. Visitors can access an exhibition and watch a 20-minute film, both included with the tour ticket.
10 min
River Cam and Magdalene Bridge
The group usually walks down to the River Cam and Magdalene Bridge to observe the origins of Cambridge town.
10 min
College visits overview
Most tours enter about two Cambridge colleges, weather and term permitting, to admire courts and chapels and explain Cambridge’s collegiate university system.
10 min
St John's College
Outside of university term time, the tour often includes St John's College, with the admission fee included if visited.
10 min
Trinity College
Visitors stop outside Trinity College to see the gatehouse and Isaac Newton’s apple tree.
5 min
Central University buildings
The tour passes central University buildings such as the University church, Senate House where graduations are held, Cambridge University Press bookshop, and Gonville and Caius College.
5 min
University Senate House
Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, the site of student graduations.
5 min
King's College exterior
The group views the outside of King’s College and its large chapel from King’s Parade.
5 min
Church of St Edward King and Martyr
Sometimes the tour visits this church, noted for the first Protestant sermon preached in England.
5 min
King’s Parade new addition
The tour includes one of the newer buildings on King’s Parade and explains its significance.
5 min
St Bene't's tower
Visitors stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, the oldest building in Cambridge dating to around 1020.
5 min
The Eagle pub
Opposite St Bene't's is The Eagle pub, a notable local establishment.
5 min
Old Cavendish Laboratory
The tour visits the Old Cavendish Laboratory, known for important scientific discoveries.
5 min
College visits overview
Most walks enter about two colleges, admiring courts and chapels and explaining Cambridge’s collegiate system.
10 min
College visits overview
The tour typically visits two colleges, sharing insights on their architecture and university role.
10 min
College visits overview
On most tours, two colleges are visited with commentary on Cambridge's university structure.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
End point
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.