Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel
Description
Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard walking tour. Unlike generic city walks, our guides share personal stories of student life, secret traditions, and the academic rivalries that shaped centuries of discovery. You’re not just visiting a city of history and prestige—you’re walking in the footsteps of Newton, Darwin, and Hawking with someone who once studied where they did. When you select the option, enjoy exclusive entry to King’s College Chapel, the crown jewel of English Gothic architecture, or upgrade to a private bespoke tour with access to additional colleges. Available in English, 中文, and Español.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
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.
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.
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
Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge
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
Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
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.
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.
##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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ##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
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that some parts of the route may be difficult to access due to uneven terrain, curbs, and other obstacles. We advise caution because of uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, especially in busy areas
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
Reviews(194)
Great visit! Adding a visit to the King’s College Chapel is worth the cost. Miah is an excellent guide who had several interesting examples to tell about different Cambridge colleges.
Rupert is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide with some good chat about the university and colleges. A pleasant stroll about town.
A brilliant tour led by Elliot. He was very informative , amusing and clearly spoken. He gave us an insight into college life and fascinating details about the history of Cambridge. Thankyou Elliot!
The Tour was very informative and interesting, with a nice mixture of historic and actual facts about the different Colleges which made the walking through Cambridge very entertaining. Elliot our Tour guide was very friendly and took care of us very well.
We had a great time with our tour guide Elliott. He shared many interesting stories and in-depth historical backgrounds for each of the places we visited, as well as insights on the college admission process.
Annie was great. She gave us a lot of great insights and personal experiences. I liked the nice leisurely stroll we did and took in everything without feeling rushed.
We had an amazing guide, Islander Elkilany who showed my boys all the main sites on campus. We didn’t have much time and the boys are in middle school but he got them so motivated and was so enthusiastic that they came home wanting to work hard to go to Cambridge! We couldn’t see the chapel due to time constraint l. I’ve been there before but Islanders attitude and knowledge of the school history made this tour more interesting. He took us to the little nooks and corners which were student favourites which excited the young boys! Great Job!
We had a wonderful private family tour in Cambridge last week, and our guide, Alannah Herbert, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history of the city come alive for us. Everything was well-organized and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Alannah as your guide!
Very entertaining! I would definitely recommend it if you want to see Cambridge’s main attractions and learn about the city’s history. Our guide Elliott was very well informed and amusing.
It was a long walk but then it was good. Tea did so good and knows her history. I would recommend that people come here to learn about it. 💪
