Private | Cambridge Uni Walking Tour & Punting Tour Led By Alumni
Private Combined Tour Up to 6
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
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Your 90-minute private walking tour is led by a current student or graduate of Cambridge University and you will see all the most famous colleges and landmarks along with an authentic insight into student life.
After finishing the walking 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.
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Cambridge Alumni Tours(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMeet your Alumni Guide outside King's College, on King's Parade. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tourCorpus Clock
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!Corpus Christi College
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedListen 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 lifeQueens' College
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical BridgeSenate House
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedGet 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.Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour!Mathematical Bridge(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!Darwin College(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGaze 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.Clare College(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeListen to your guide describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.King's College(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAdmire the stunning Gothic architecture of one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge.Trinity College(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLearn about the history of the college where Stephen Hawking completed his PhD, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly along the river.Bridge of Sighs(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeRelate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!Magdalene College(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeComplete 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!
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