Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punting + Optional King's College
Overview
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 complete Cambridge experience by combining our 90-minute student-or graduate-led college walking tour with a 45-minute chauffeured punting trip.
The tour takes place outdoors. If you choose when booking, after the walking tour finishes, you can add a self-guided visit to King's College Chapel.
Then, without needing to arrange anything extra, you’ll board a traditional punt and glide along the peaceful River Cam. Passing the famous college college riverfronts and bridges, and you’ll see parts of Cambridge that most visitors dream of, when coming here.
It’s a perfect way to enjoy both Cambridge’s rich academic heritage and its tranquil riverside scenery—all in one experience.
What's Included
- 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
- Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cam
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Meeting Location
King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RS, UK
Reach Mill Lane Scudamore's (postcode CB2 1RS) 3 hours after the start of your walking tour if you visit King’s College Chapel at the end. If you do not visit King’s College, arrive at Scudamore's 2 hours after the start of the walking tour.
What To Expect
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Cambridge Alumni Tours (pass by)
The Corpus Clock
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eagle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old dsCavendish Laboratory
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Corpus Christi College (pass by)
Queens' College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Backs
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. John's College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
King's College Chapel
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Senate House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station (pass by)
Mathematical Bridge (pass by)
Darwin College (pass by)
Gibbs' Building (pass by)
Clare College (pass by)
Trinity College (pass by)
Bridge of Sighs (pass by)
Magdalene College (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
- The punting station can cater for wheelchair users providing they can communicate how best to assist them, or have a carer with them who can do so
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-14229P2
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