Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
by Footprints Tours Limited
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The walking tour begins at King’s College Chapel where visitors enter to see the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, notable stained glass windows, and a Rubens painting once the most expensive ever bought. The chapel’s foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI, and later English kings contributed to its construction. After about 30 minutes inside, the group moves outside to Peterhouse, the oldest college founded in 1284, where the guide explains its chapel and notable alumni like poet Thomas Gray. Next, the tour pauses outside Pembroke College, the university’s third oldest college, highlighting its chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Admission is free but group sizes are limited, so visitors are advised to return later for a closer look. Then the guide leads the group into the Great Court of Corpus Christi College to discuss its history. The group then crosses the Mathematical Bridge, where the guide shares the popular legend about its construction and the actual facts. The walk continues to Clare College’s entrance along the 'Backs,' a path behind the central colleges, with information about Clare’s history and a view of the University Library across the road. The tour stops briefly at Garret Hostel Bridge for a view of the River Cam, the nearby Clare College Bridge, and the Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, designed to resemble a ship. Outside Senate House, the guide explains the details of Cambridge’s graduation ceremonies held there for 300 years. The group then visits St. John's College, learning about its rivalry with Trinity College and the special privileges enjoyed by its fellows with the Royal Family. The tour concludes at Trinity College, where the guide talks about famous alumni like Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles, points out the apple tree, and recounts the story behind the statue of Henry VIII above the gate. The entire walking tour lasts about two hours and is led by a local, professional guide. Entrance to King’s College Chapel is included only if that option is selected at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King's College Chapel
Enter King’s College Chapel for about 30 minutes to see the largest fan vaulted ceiling worldwide. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI and later kings added to it. The chapel features stained glass windows and a Rubens painting once the most expensive ever purchased.
30 min
Peterhouse
Stop outside Peterhouse, Cambridge’s oldest college founded in 1284. View the College Chapel and learn about notable alumni such as poet Thomas Gray.
5 min
Pembroke College
Pause outside Pembroke College, the third oldest college. The guide explains its history and the chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Visitors are advised to return later for admission since groups over six are not allowed.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Enter the Great Court of Corpus Christi College and hear from the student guide about the college’s history.
10 min
Mathematical Bridge
Visit the Mathematical Bridge for about 10 minutes. The guide recounts the popular legend about its origin and then clarifies the actual history.
10 min
Clare College
Stop at Clare College entrance on the 'Backs' path behind the colleges. Learn about Clare’s history and see the University Library across the road.
10 min
Garret Hostel Bridge
Pause at Garret Hostel Bridge for views of the River Cam. Nearby are Clare College Bridge, the oldest in Cambridge, and the Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, designed to look like a ship.
5 min
Senate House
Outside the Senate House, hear details about Cambridge’s graduation ceremonies held here for 300 years.
10 min
St. John's College
Visit St. John's College and learn about its rivalry with Trinity College and the special privileges of its fellows with the Royal Family.
5 min
Trinity College
End the tour at Trinity College, learning about famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles. See the apple tree and hear the story behind the Henry VIII statue above the gate.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at 11 Kings Parade, in front of a store called Fudge Kitchen. We are easy to spot from the bright green umbrella! There will be multiple tours leaving at the same time, you must check with your guide that you are on the "Cambridge University & City tour" with Footprints Tours.
End point
We generally finish in front of the main gate of Trinity College which is just 3 minutes down the road from our starting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
by Footprints Tours Limited
Choose from 3 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.£49.98Overview
The walking tour begins at King’s College Chapel where visitors enter to see the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, notable stained glass windows, and a Rubens painting once the most expensive ever bought. The chapel’s foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI, and later English kings contributed to its construction. After about 30 minutes inside, the group moves outside to Peterhouse, the oldest college founded in 1284, where the guide explains its chapel and notable alumni like poet Thomas Gray. Next, the tour pauses outside Pembroke College, the university’s third oldest college, highlighting its chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Admission is free but group sizes are limited, so visitors are advised to return later for a closer look. Then the guide leads the group into the Great Court of Corpus Christi College to discuss its history. The group then crosses the Mathematical Bridge, where the guide shares the popular legend about its construction and the actual facts. The walk continues to Clare College’s entrance along the 'Backs,' a path behind the central colleges, with information about Clare’s history and a view of the University Library across the road. The tour stops briefly at Garret Hostel Bridge for a view of the River Cam, the nearby Clare College Bridge, and the Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, designed to resemble a ship. Outside Senate House, the guide explains the details of Cambridge’s graduation ceremonies held there for 300 years. The group then visits St. John's College, learning about its rivalry with Trinity College and the special privileges enjoyed by its fellows with the Royal Family. The tour concludes at Trinity College, where the guide talks about famous alumni like Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles, points out the apple tree, and recounts the story behind the statue of Henry VIII above the gate. The entire walking tour lasts about two hours and is led by a local, professional guide. Entrance to King’s College Chapel is included only if that option is selected at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
King's College Chapel
Enter King’s College Chapel for about 30 minutes to see the largest fan vaulted ceiling worldwide. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI and later kings added to it. The chapel features stained glass windows and a Rubens painting once the most expensive ever purchased.
30 min
Peterhouse
Stop outside Peterhouse, Cambridge’s oldest college founded in 1284. View the College Chapel and learn about notable alumni such as poet Thomas Gray.
5 min
Pembroke College
Pause outside Pembroke College, the third oldest college. The guide explains its history and the chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Visitors are advised to return later for admission since groups over six are not allowed.
10 min
Corpus Christi College
Enter the Great Court of Corpus Christi College and hear from the student guide about the college’s history.
10 min
Mathematical Bridge
Visit the Mathematical Bridge for about 10 minutes. The guide recounts the popular legend about its origin and then clarifies the actual history.
10 min
Clare College
Stop at Clare College entrance on the 'Backs' path behind the colleges. Learn about Clare’s history and see the University Library across the road.
10 min
Garret Hostel Bridge
Pause at Garret Hostel Bridge for views of the River Cam. Nearby are Clare College Bridge, the oldest in Cambridge, and the Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, designed to look like a ship.
5 min
Senate House
Outside the Senate House, hear details about Cambridge’s graduation ceremonies held here for 300 years.
10 min
St. John's College
Visit St. John's College and learn about its rivalry with Trinity College and the special privileges of its fellows with the Royal Family.
5 min
Trinity College
End the tour at Trinity College, learning about famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles. See the apple tree and hear the story behind the Henry VIII statue above the gate.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at 11 Kings Parade, in front of a store called Fudge Kitchen. We are easy to spot from the bright green umbrella! There will be multiple tours leaving at the same time, you must check with your guide that you are on the "Cambridge University & City tour" with Footprints Tours.
End point
We generally finish in front of the main gate of Trinity College which is just 3 minutes down the road from our starting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.