Cambridge Walking Tour with Punt & King's Chapel by Alumni™
Reviews Summary
Most reviewers enjoyed the tour, praising the informative and engaging experience. The combination of walking, King's College, and punting was a highlight. Some found it pricey, and one had a negative experience with a guide.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2.8 hours
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
- 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
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Unplanned and unscheduled breaks, such as bathroom stops
- Wheelchairs and strollers must be temporarily left at the punting station, but cushions are provided
- Unplanned and unscheduled breaks, such as bathroom stops
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard walking tour.
This tour gives you a unique chance to see Cambridge both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a...
- Duration from 2 Hours and 45 Minutes to 3 Hours and 45 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 24 people in the group
- 1
King's Parade
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.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Trumpington Street
Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Bene't Street
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Free School Lane
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
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
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
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
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 7
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
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Trinity College
Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
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.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
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...- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included•
- Guided Experience
- 11
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 12
Mill Lane
After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, take a short break before heading to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station. Your punting tour will begin 2 hours after the start of the walking tour if you have not purchased access to King's College Chapel, or 3 hours after...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 13
Mathematical Bridge
Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 14
Darwin College
Following the walking tour, you will be punted along the River Cam past 8 colleges and 9 bridges while your local student-guide explains famous Cambridge history and anecdotes about each landmark. Start your tour by gazing upon the Georgian and Victorian architecture of the college with strong connections to the...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 15
King's Lane
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of King's College and its Neoclassical neighbour, the Gibbs Building — one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge — from a new perspective.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 16
Clare College
Listen to your chauffeur describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 17
Trinity College
Learn about the history of the most prestigious college of Cambridge, located in one of the most beautiful meanders of the Cam, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly along the river.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 18
Bridge of Sighs
Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 19
Magdalene College
Complete your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known as one of the most traditional of the colleges. Make the most of these last few minutes to ask your knowledgeable guide any final questions to satisfy your curiosity! After this stop, the punt will return to the punt station...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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