Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni

Summary Description

Meet your guide at the entrance of King's College, Cambridge, then head onward through the cobbled streets to begin your walking tour. Home to one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, Cambridge is a city where a strong sense of history hangs in the air.

With your guide to lead the way, discover top sites of interest such as Great St. Mary’s Church and the Eagle pub, and explore famous colleges that may include Pembroke and Trinity.

Hear of famous alumni who have studied and lectured here, including Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking. Hear stories from the hallowed corridors and courtyards dating back through the centuries, and gain insight into 800 years of English history.

Along the way, learn how life plays out in the colleges for the university’s many thousands of students and scholars. Then, end your tour in central Cambridge.

Highlights
  • Explore Cambridge and its historic university with your guide
  • Tour local landmarks including Great St. Mary’s Church and the Eagle pub
  • Visit colleges such as Corpus Christi and Trinity, and see Cambridge as the students do
  • Listen as your guide brings 800 years of history to life
Description

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge ranks among the oldest seats of learning in the world. On this walking tour, follow a guide through Cambridge and see the city from a scholar’s perspective. Visit colleges including Pembroke and Trinity College and learn of famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to approximately 20 people.

Included / Excluded
  • Enjoy a 90-minute College Walking Tour led by University of Cambridge Alumni/Students
  • Ask questions about the Oxbridge application process & student life
  • Enter King's College & King's College Chapel (when you book this ticket option)
  • See famous landmarks like the Cavendish Laboratory where over 20 Nobel Prizes were awarded
  • See where the 'Secret of Life' was announced by Watson & Crick
  • Enter inside College grounds (when they are open)
  • Marvel at the vaulted ceiling of King's College Chapel and the beautiful college grounds & meadows
  • Entry/Admission - Pembroke College
  • Entry/Admission - King's College Chapel
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to colleges not on the itinerary
  • Entry/Admission - King's College
  • Entry/Admission - Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
  • Entry/Admission - Senate House
  • Entry/Admission - Corpus Christi College
  • Entry/Admission - Queens' College
  • Entry/Admission - Mathematical Bridge
  • Entry/Admission - Trinity College
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cambridge Alumni Tours - Pandemic Health and Safety Policy Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity. Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at our starting points. Social Distancing – We have reduced maximum capacity of our tours. Guests will stay at a safe distance during all points of our walking tour and guests will be seated further apart on our punting tours. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE and sanitise between each tour. Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour. Please refer to our cancellation terms.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni is hosted by Cambridge Alumni Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni?

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Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni price starts from $28.22.

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Distanced | Cambridge University College Walking Tour Led By University Alumni cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Operated by:

Cambridge Alumni Tours

About operator:

Cambridge Alumni Tours is a student-guided tour company set in the heart of Cambridge on King's Parade. We offer private or shared punting and walking tours around the Cambridge University Colleges that are suited to all group types, including prospective students, corporate groups, school groups and tourists. Our expert tour guides are Cambridge alumni, current students and professionally trained local guides, who help you take away an authentic insight into student life at the University of Cambridge.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
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