Distanced | Cambridge University Walking & Punting Tour Led By University Alumni

Highlights

Combine a Cambridge walking tour with a punting trip on the Cam River
Visit top sights: Corpus Christi College, The Eagle pub, and Senate House
Gain insight into life as a student from your guide—a Cambridge grad
Panoramic views along the Cam River shows another angle on famous colleges

Summary

Make your way to King's College in central Cambridge, and meet your guide—a Cambridge University graduate. Then, set off through the city to begin your walking tour. Learn about the discovery of DNA in Cambridge, and visit the chapels and libraries for which the university is known. Explore sites of interest such as Corpus Christi College, Great St. Mary’s Church, The Eagle pub, and the Senate House, and hear tales of student life. Along the way, learn about famous alumni such as Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking. Afterward, take to the tranquil waters of the Cam River by punt—a narrow, wooden boat ideal for these waterways. With your guide, admire sweeping views along the riverbanks and gain insight into 800 years of history. Then, return to your starting point by King’s College to bring your tour to an end.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Cambridge is most famous for its university, with a history dating back over 800 years. On this combo tour, explore the historic streets on foot, and take to the Cam River by punt (flat-bottomed boat), and see the city through the eyes of a Cambridge University graduate. Visit Pembroke & Trinity College, The Eagle pub, and the Senate House, and follow in the footsteps of alumni Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking.

What’s included?

90-minute alumni-guided walking tour
50-minute student-guided punting tour
History & anecdotes
Entry to Pembroke College and Trinity College backs (when they are open)
An insight into the Oxbridge application process
Graduate or current student guides
Entry to King's College Chapel when this ticket option is selected.
Entry/Admission - University of Cambridge
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

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.