Overview
We have for many years been the top-ranked Cambridge walking tour on Trip Advisor. We aim to make our tours fun as well as informative. We will take you through the extraordinary history of Cambridge and it's university, including some of the 110 Nobel Prize winners that have lived and worked here.
We are all professional Cambridge Green Badge guides, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
This is a private tour for you and your companions only. The maximum group size is 20.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour fee only.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our meeting point is outside The Cambridge Gift Shop on Rose Crescent, CB2 3LL. The shop is located on the junction between Rose Crescent and Trinity Street, opposite the main entrance to Gonville and Caius College.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Gonville and Caius College
A brief introduction to the tour, plus a safety warning about bicycles.
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St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
5 min
The oldest church in the county of Cambridgeshire, dating from the early 11th century. We will also visit the nearby Eagle Pub.
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King's College Chapel
5 min
This is the centrepiece of the tour. The most famous building in Cambridge and an architectural jewel. Not to be missed.
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Senate House
5 min
The 18th century Senate House was until recently the main meeting place for the University. Today it is where the students receive their degrees. It forms part of an historic core, along with Great St Mary's Church and Gonville and Caius College.
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University of Cambridge
5 min
Please note that, with the exception of King's College Chapel, the colleges close to the public during the examination period which runs from late April to mid-June every year. The dates of closures vary from college to college. In 2019 St. John's College will be closed to groups from 14 May to 28 June and closed to the public from 16-28 June. Queens' College will be closed from 22 April to 14 June.
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5 min
See the buiding where 29 Nobel Prize winners worked and hear the story of the Cavendish from 1874-1974.
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5 min
One of the oldest pubs in Cambridge. Famous for its RAF Bar, where airmen wrote their squadron numbers on the ceiling during the Second World War.
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Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
5 min
Great St Mary's is a parish church and the University church. When students first arrived in Cambridge in the 13th century they used Great St Mary's for their meetings and teaching.
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Trinity College
5 min
See the famous great gate of Cambridge's largest and wealthiest college. Hear about the 32 Nobel prize winners that have studied at Trinity, plus famous names such as Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Byron.
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St. John's College
5 min
St John's was founded in 1505. The famous 16th century gatehouse is arguably the most striking in Cambridge and carries the coat of arms and regalia of the founder, Lady Margaret Beaufort.
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The Round Church Visitor Centre
5 min
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is generally known as "the Round church', because of its shape. It was built around 1130, and is one of the few remaining Norman structures in Cambridge.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of Covid-19. We will give you a full refund.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Cambridge Walking Tour Through Historic College Sites
Can I cancel Cambridge Walking Tour Through Historic College Sites for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet outside The Cambridge Gift Shop on Rose Crescent, CB2 3LL, at the junction of Rose Crescent and Trinity Street, opposite the main entrance to Gonville and Caius College.
Where does the tour end?
The tour finishes back outside The Cambridge Gift Shop on Rose Crescent, CB2 3LL, at the junction of Rose Crescent and Trinity Street, opposite the main entrance to Gonville and Caius College.
How long is the walking tour, and how many stops are there?
The tour lasts 2 hours and has 9 stops.
Which places does the tour visit, in order?
The 9 stops are Gonville and Caius College, St Bene’t’s Church, King’s College Chapel, Senate House, University of Cambridge, Great St Mary’s Church, Trinity College, St John’s College, and The Round Church Visitor Centre.
Is the tour private, and what language is it guided in?
Yes. It is a private tour for you and your companions, with a maximum group size of 20, and the guide language is English.
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