Cambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel

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About this activity

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by Cambridge students and graduates who combine genuine personal experience with a deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. The 90-minute tour includes iconic landmarks like the Corpus Clock, the Mathematical Bridge, and King’s College from the iconic Backs.

The tour is entirely outdoors, focusing on Cambridge’s historic streets, squares, and college exteriors. If selected when booking, your experience can be enriched after the walking tour ends with a visit to King’s College Chapel, the absolute crown jewel of English Gothic architecture.

You’ll pass through quiet college lanes and back lawns where Isaac Newton revolutionised physics, Charles Darwin developed his theories, and where Stephen Hawking studied and found inspiration.

Available in English, 中文, and Español upon request.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: Chinese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Cambridge Alumni Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Available in English, Mandarin, and Spanish, if arranged before booking
Included: Storytelling from an insider guide, trained by The Original Alumni Tour™
Included: When open to tourist access, gain entry into celebrated college spaces
Included: Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
Included: Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
Included: When corresponding option is selected, admission to historic King's College Chapel

Not included

Not included: Indoor access to structures (unless booked in advance)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Guaranteed access inside buildings beyond publicly accessible areas
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off services

Itinerary

King's College

Passing by

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.
Corpus Clock

10 min

Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
Stop 3

10 min

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.
Stop 4

10 min

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.
Corpus Christi College

5 min Admission not included

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
Queens' College

5 min Admission not included

Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge
The Backs

10 min Admission not included

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
Trinity College

10 min Admission not included

Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
St. John's College

10 min

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.
Senate House

5 min Admission not included

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.
King's College Chapel

45 min Admission not included

##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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.

End point

Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide wears a royal blue item of clothing with a heraldic shield—this may be a jacket, cap, beanie, scarf, or polo shirt.

Using your ticket

Please present your ticket to your guide outside the main gates of King’s College, Cambridge.

Your guide will be easily recognisable by a blue Alumni Tours uniform item — hat, scarf, or lanyard — featuring our heraldic crest.

We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to allow time for check-in and to ensure a prompt start.

Punctuality: Late arrivals or missed departures cannot be refunded. Once the tour has begun, it is not possible to contact or rejoin the group.

Cancellations: Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour, unless otherwise stated for large groups.

Refreshments: Light snacks and drinks are welcome during the walk, but not permitted inside any college buildings.

Accessibility: The route covers approximately 90 minutes of steady walking on uneven and cobbled surfaces. Wheelchair users are welcome, but the tour may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Restroom Access: There are no scheduled toilet breaks. Guests leaving the group may be unable to locate it again and do so at their own risk.

Comfort: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. We recommend bringing water during warmer months.

Language: Tours are conducted in English, Spanish & Mandarin. Our guides represent a cosmopolitan mix of Cambridge students and alumni, each bringing their own authentic accent and personality to the experience.

Pets: Animals are not permitted inside colleges, with the exception of registered guide dogs.

Safety: Guests are asked to follow the guide’s instructions and observe all local safety regulations. Please inform your guide immediately if you feel unwell.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

English tour with King's

King's College Chapel Entry: Entry to King's College Chapel is included in your ticket.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Spanish tour without King's

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Mandarin tour without King's

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Mandarin tour with King's

Enter King's College

Shared Group Tour in Mandarin

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
English tour without King's

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Spanish tour with King's

King's College Chapel Entry: Entry to King's College Chapel is included in your ticket.

Shared Group Tour: Shared Group Tour in Spanish

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes