90-Minute Cambridge Walking Tour with University Alumni Guides

90 Minutes Round trip from Cambridge CB2 1PG Easy pace

A guide with our royal blue baseball cap

A guide with our royal blue full uniform

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hear stories of world-changing discoveries linked to Newton, Hawking, and Turing
02 Get an authentic insider view from a current student or University of Cambridge graduate
03 Explore Cambridge landmarks including King's Parade, the Mathematical Bridge, and the Senate House
04 Learn about student traditions, May Balls, and the rivalries between Cambridge colleges

Discover 1,000 years of Cambridge history in just 90 minutes as you explore ancient landmarks and hear stories of world-changing discoveries linked to figures like Newton, Hawking, and Turing. Learn about student life, from May Balls to late-night study sessions, along with the quirky traditions and rivalries between colleges. Admire Cambridge's blend of iconic historic colleges and cutting-edge modern architecture, brought to life through personal, engaging storytelling by current students and graduates of the University of Cambridge. The standard tour takes place outdoors and may include King's College Chapel if selected.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 90 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cambridge

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cambridge Landmarks and University Stories

King's Parade
Corpus Clock
The Eagle Pub
The Old Cavendish Laboratory
Corpus Christi College
The Mathematical Bridge
King's College and the Backs (separate tickets)
Trinity College
St. John's College
The Senate House

Departure times are generally from 10:00, then every hour until 17:00, with reduced frequency over winter.

The tour lasts 90 minutes without King's College Chapel entry, or 150 minutes with King's College Chapel entry.

The meeting point is the front entrance of King's College on King's Parade. Look for the guide wearing a blue uniform item, such as a cap, with the Alumni Tours logo, along with a blue lanyard.

The route