Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punting + Optional King's College

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. This tour gives you a unique chance to see Cambridge both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a complete Cambridge experience by combining our 90-minute student-or graduate-led college walking tour with a 45-minute chauffeured punting trip. The tour takes place outdoors. If you choose when booking, after the walking tour finishes, you can add a self-guided visit to King's College Chapel. Then, without needing to arrange anything extra, you’ll board a traditional punt and glide along the peaceful River Cam. Passing the famous college college riverfronts and bridges, and you’ll see parts of Cambridge that most visitors dream of, when coming here. It’s a perfect way to enjoy both Cambridge’s rich academic heritage and its tranquil riverside scenery—all in one experience.

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   Stop 1

   Pass 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.

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   Stop 2

   10 min

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

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   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.

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   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.

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   Corpus Christi College

   Pass by

   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

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   Queens' College

   10 min

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

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   The Backs

   5 min

   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

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   Trinity College

   10 min

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

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   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.

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    King's College Chapel

    45 min

    ##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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    Senate House

    10 min

    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.

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    Stop 12

    Pass by

    After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, take a short break before heading to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station. Your punting tour will begin 2 hours after the start of the walking tour if you have not purchased access to King's College Chapel, or 3 hours after the start if you have purchased access to the Chapel.

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    Mathematical Bridge

    Pass by

    Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!

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    Darwin College

    Pass by

    Following the walking tour, you will be punted along the River Cam past 8 colleges and 9 bridges while your local student-guide explains famous Cambridge history and anecdotes about each landmark. Start your tour by gazing upon the Georgian and Victorian architecture of the college with strong connections to the family of Charles Darwin, one of the most famous alumni of the University of Cambridge, while hearing your guide relay some of the fascinating history of the college, university and city.

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    Stop 15

    Pass by

    Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of King's College and its Neoclassical neighbour, the Gibbs Building — one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge — from a new perspective.

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    Clare College

    Pass by

    Listen to your chauffeur describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.

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    Trinity College

    Pass by

    Learn about the history of the most prestigious college of Cambridge, located in one of the most beautiful meanders of the Cam, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly along the river.

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    Bridge of Sighs

    Pass by

    Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!

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    Magdalene College

    Pass by

    Complete your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known as one of the most traditional of the colleges. Make the most of these last few minutes to ask your knowledgeable guide any final questions to satisfy your curiosity! After this stop, the punt will return to the punt station you left from.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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