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Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional King's

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165 to 225 minutes (approx.)
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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 this 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.
Available in English, 中文, and Español.

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
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
  • Refreshments
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Meeting Location

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King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

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.

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Cambridge Alumni Tours (pass by)

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.
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Corpus Clock

Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eagle

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old dsCavendish Laboratory

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College

Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 visit is a basic approximation, but you can leave the chapel when you prefer.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station (pass by)

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 the start if you have purchased access to the Chapel.
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Darwin College (pass by)

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 family of Charles Darwin, one of the most famous alumni of the University of Cambridge, while hearing your guide relay some of the fascinating history of the college, university and city.
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Mathematical Bridge (pass by)

Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!
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Gibbs' Building (pass by)

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.
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Clare College (pass by)

Listen to your guide describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.
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Trinity College Bridge (pass by)

Learn about the history of Cambridge’s most prestigious college, situated on one of the most beautiful bends of the River Cam, surrounded by some of the finest gardens in town—all while relaxing as your chauffeur expertly punts you along the river.
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Bridge of Sighs (pass by)

Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!
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Magdalene College (pass by)

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 you left from.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional King’s?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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
  • Refreshments

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  • 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
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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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