Cambridge University Walking Tour

We’ve been leading our acclaimed Christian Heritage guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries. Weaving together stories about the Cambridge characters who transformed the world (such as Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton), our guides will lead you through subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade.

1. 1

   Round Church Guided Walks

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   Please note that the below itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to provide you with the best tour possible on any given day.

2. 2

   The Round Church Visitor Centre

   10 min

   We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) church building, which predates the university. The church houses an exhibition and 20-minute film, and access to these are included in guided walk tickets.

3. 3

   Magdalene Bridge

   10 min

   We typically start by venturing down to the River Cam, where a clear sense of the town's origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge.

4. 4

   Magdalene College

   10 min

   Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this. Magdalene College, where C.S. Lewis was based during his time in Cambridge, can also be viewed from the Quayside.

5. 5

   St. John's College

   10 min

   We stop to admire the exterior of the chapel and gatehouse of St John’s College.

6. 6

   Trinity College

   5 min

   We view the gatehouse of Trinity College, and Isaac Newton’s apple tree.

7. 7

   Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

   5 min

   We spend some time surrounded by the central University buildings: the University church, the Senate House, and Cambridge University Press bookshop, as well as the beautiful Gonville and Caius College.

8. 8

   Senate House

   5 min

   Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, where students graduate.

9. 9

   King's College

   5 min

   We view the exterior of King's College, including the magnificent chapel, from King's Parade.

10. 10

    St Edward's Church (Church of England)

    5 min

    We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Tours sometimes visit the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, where it is claimed the first Protestant sermon was preached in England.

11. 11

    Corpus Clock

    5 min

    We visit one of the newer additions to Cambridge's historic King's Parade and explore its significance.

12. 12

    St Bene't's Church (Church of England)

    5 min

    We stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, which is the oldest building in Cambridge, dating from c.1020.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    5 min

    Opposite St Bene't's we see The Eagle pub.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    5 min

    We venture to the Old Cavendish Laboratory, site of significant scientific work and discoveries.

15. 15

    Stop 15

    10 min

    Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this.

16. 16

    Sidney Sussex College

    10 min

    Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June). The tour route takes you through the centre of Cambridge, which includes viewing the exteriors of several colleges.

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