Kings College
Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge
****This Tour is SHARED with other customers – NOT A PRIVATE TOUR****
Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE NEW TICKETS. WE DO NOT HOLD BOATS TO WAIT FOR LATE CUSTOMERS.
You will receive a personal and detailed historical tour from our knowledgeable guides. You will be told about all the bridges and buildings you pass. Hearing about the famous colleges, their history, some funny anecdotes and all about our famous University Alumni. Our guides will be happy to answer your questions on the town, colleges and whatever else you are curious about. The tour covers the 1-mile stretch of the River Cam, known as The Backs. It will last approximately 45 mins.
Cambridge | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt Kings College Entry
Our guides, Cambridge alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like the Corpus Clock, the Eagle Pub, the Old Cavendish Laboratory, Queens’ College and the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College from the Backs, Trinity College, Trinity Hall and St. John’s College, Gonville and Caius, the Senate House.
Take a fascinating walk through Cambridge, where history comes alive. Be inspired by the colleges of Alan Turing, Lord Byron, Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking while admiring stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture. Marvel at a thousand-year-old Anglo-Saxon church tower and a contemporary (and controversial) clock that doesn’t even tell the time properly. Cambridge is a city full of inspiring, baffling, and downright outrageous stories waiting to be told.
Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling in the world and even a Rubens, once the most expensive painting ever purchased. It is easy to see why numerous Kings and Queens have visited, and why your visit cannot be complete without entering!
This tour will introduce you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlight the city’s architectural wonders, with our University guides. On top of this, the tour will enter King’s College!
Sites covered include the oldest church in Cambridge (1033), the oldest College (1284) and the laboratory famous for the discovery of DNA. Along with Cambridge landmarks such as the Mathematical Bridge and Senate house where graduation has been held for the past 300 years.
Additionally, our student guides will share their experiences of the college system and let you into local secrets.
Cambridge | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt Kings College
This combined package has it all. Our guides, Cambridge alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like the Corpus Clock, the Eagle Pub, the Old Cavendish Laboratory, Queens’ College and the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College from the Backs, Trinity College, Trinity Hall and St. John’s College, Gonville and Caius, the Senate House.
You also have the option to enter King's College chapel for the ultimate Cambridge experience!
Secondly, enjoy a 45-minute punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.
Please note, that while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts have umbrellas and blankets available for poor weather conditions.
Entrance Tickets to Chapultepec Castle
It is the only monarchical castle in America that is to say that there lived kings who used it as a summer palace remains in the forest of Chapultepec and its construction began in the late 1700s also called the alcazar of Chapultepec.
As early as the 1800s it was used as a military college and then presidential residence.
Oxford | Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Our guides, Oxford alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. The tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. Indoor access isn’t included unless booked in advance. For entry to specific colleges, such as New College, request this option ahead of time.
Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like Balliol College, Trinity College, Sheldonian Theatre, Bridge of Sighs, Old Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Square, All Souls College, St Mary’s Church, Merton College, Christ Church College Meadows and South Wall.
Take a fascinating walk through Oxford, where history comes alive. Visit the meadows where Lewis Carroll first imagined Alice in Wonderland and admire stunning Gothic and Baroque architectures.
Cambridge’s Colleges and Classic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Are you looking for a way to see Cambridge and its colleges without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• See architectural highlights in Cambridge’s historic centre including the Wren Library and Corpus Clock
• Hear from producer Anna Granta, a Cambridge local, graduate and part-time tour guide
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that Trinity College is closed due to Covid-19.
Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton
Join a local historian as we dive deep into the history of the picturesque town of Cambridge and explore the extraordinary inventions of the city! Enjoy Cambridge on your city break from London and explore the innovations and architectural highlights of this picturesque city.
On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll learn about the King's Parade as well as get more insight into Cambridge's rich graduation ceremony and its bizarre traditions.
Visit the Corpus Clock and try to find the mythical creature on it, while discovering the history of this unique and wonderful invention.
Walk around Cavendish Labs, and Fitzbillies, and enjoy a pub crawl through the nooks and crannies of The Eagle's Pub, steeped in history with incidents of genius celebrations to great war stories.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Shared | Cambridge University Punting Tour
Enjoy a 45-minute private punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Your experience includes a knowledgeable local guide.
Please note, while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts are outfitted for poor weather, with umbrellas and blankets available to suit the conditions.
Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour
Join a local historian and PhD student as we discover the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities, and what it’s like to be a student at Cambridge University! Take a city break from London and learn about 110 Nobel Prize winners that have walked the halls of this university.
On this private socially-distanced guide, we'll visit the most iconic spots of the city such as Trinity College, King’s College, and Great St Mary's Church. Walkthrough the architectural highlights and follow the footsteps of the famous alumni Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, John Harvard, and Stephen Hawking.
Learn about the various traditions (both familiar and odd), students' lives, and fun facts about past alumni, as you get a more intimate look at the culture, history, and soul of this beautiful picturesque town.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Oxford & Cambridge Universities Tour with Christ Church entry
Begin the day traveling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here.
Shared Punt Tour – Cambridge
Customers can purchase tickets for up to 3 or 6 people on a shared tour. Enjoy the College Backs of Cambridge on a guided punt tour. Up to 3 people will have an entire row, up to 6 people will have an entire section. These tickets comply with the government guidelines on social distancing.
To avoid a long wait time please ensure you call us in advance to secure your booking time.
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the iconic university. They ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Castles, Cannons & Colleges
Let’s Roam leads the way as the top app-led adventure hunt company. Wander to iconic landmarks and discover hidden gems while tackling trivia and mastering challenges. Collaborate with your team or compete head-to-head, learning new facts and crafting unforgettable moments.
Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual day out, bachelorette bash, birthday celebration, corporate team-building event, and more!
Each participant selects a dynamic role with personalized challenges.
Punting Tour in Cambridge
Enjoy a 45 minute shared punting tour of Cambridge, this is a must do when visiting the city. See the sublime architecture and pristine gardens of one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the United Kingdom.
Cambridge | Ghost Tour Led by University Alumni Guide
Explore one of the most haunted cities in the country and uncover the chilling history of Cambridge on our 60-minute ghost tour. Wander through eerie streets where ghostly apparitions have been reported for centuries. Hear tales of the restless spirit that haunts a local pub and the ghost of Oliver Cromwell, said to linger at Sidney Sussex College. Be intrigued by the strange occurrences at Peterhouse that made headlines nationwide.
This walking tour is conducted in English and takes place outdoors. **Indoor access to structures is not included unless specifically booked as an additional option.** For possible entry to specific colleges, we recommend arranging this in advance.
Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College
Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks; the Backs.
Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.
On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.
Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel
Cambridge University was founded by Oxford scholars who escaped the town/gown riots in the 13th century, and the two universities have enjoyed a friendly (sometimes not so friendly!) rivalry for many centuries. The most famous example of this is the annual Boat Race along the River Thames. As England’s two most ancient universities, they are often called ‘Oxbridge’.
Today the ‘modern’ city of Cambridge has a rich array of bookshops, cafes, pubs, live music venues, galleries, museums and scenic riverside parks. The banks of the River Cam are fabulous places for the summer months.
On this private walking tour through this world-famous city, your guide will help you uncover the many layers and stories of both Cambridge and its alumni including luminaries such as Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, and several prime ministers.
Enjoy the quaint, antiquated yet vibrant atmosphere – and enjoy stopping off for a pint at a local, historic tavern afterwards.
Private | Alumni-Led Cambridge Uni Tour w/opt Kings College Entry
A Cambridge University graduate or current student-guide will take you on a 90-minute enthralling journey through time as we recount to you the colourful story of Cambridge and its famous university while providing a deep insight into Cambridge student life.
This tour is ideal for prospective students and school groups who would like to know what it takes to study at Oxbridge. We aim to provide a guide who has studied the same subject of your interest.
Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
I tailor each tour to the individual interests of the tourists in the group. I am fascinated by Cambridge's history and its magnificent sights, and have in-depth knowledge of its past and present. I can draw on my special expertise in the history of science, mathematics, and computing in Cambridge. My approach is thorough yet not too serious, sometimes light-hearted and always considerate.
We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of mediaeval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of the human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries, and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University.