Cambridge By Alumni™ - Kings College Entry, Walk & Punt Tour

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About the activity

Enjoy the ultimate Cambridge experience and explore the world-renowned city with a student or graduate. Choose to include a visit to King’s College Chapel, then enjoy punting along the River Cam.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets

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Skip the line

Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
Private tour

Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
Live guiding

English (depends on selected option)
Duration

165-225 minutes
Includes
- University of Cambridge graduate or current student guide
- Historical walking tour
- Insights into student life
- Entry to King's College Chapel (if option selected)
- 45-minute chauffeured punting tour with a local guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
- Food and drink

Highlights & Description

Highlights

The ORIGINAL Cambridge Alumni Tour™ including a Student or Graduate Guide
Learn about Cambridge University history, anecdotes and student life
Access to colleges and gardens when they are open
Enter King's College Chapel and its grounds (when you book this add on)
Relax on a chauffeured punting tour with Scudamores Punting Company

Description

Discover Cambridge with the ORIGINAL™ alumni-led tour, combining an insider walking experience with a traditional punting journey on the River Cam.
Founded in 2013, Cambridge Alumni Tours was the first to offer tours led by Cambridge students and graduates — a standard many now follow, but few match.

Experience the city through those who have lived and studied here. Your 90-minute walking tour is led by a Cambridge University student or graduate, blending personal insight with expert knowledge of the university’s history, traditions, and architecture.

Explore Cambridge’s most iconic landmarks, including the Eagle Pub, the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College, and the Senate House. Walk through historic streets, hidden alleys, and college grounds while hearing the stories of figures such as Isaac Newton, Niels Bohr, Stephen Hawking, Virginia Woolf, and Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Where possible, your tour may include entry into select college grounds, such as Trinity College gardens and other available sites. Please note that college access depends on availability and opening times on the day.

This is not a scripted tour, but a carefully designed experience combining academic credibility with engaging storytelling, offering a deeper understanding of Cambridge.

Optional: King’s College Chapel Entry
For guaranteed entry, select the King’s College Chapel option when booking. Visit one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world after your walking tour.

Chauffeured Punting Tour with Scudamore’s
Continue your experience on the River Cam with a chauffeured punting tour in partnership with Scudamore’s — the oldest punting company in Cambridge.

Relax as your punter guides you along the famous “Backs,” passing eight colleges and nine bridges while sharing stories of the university.

Your punt departs approx. 2 hours after the tour start, or 3 hours if you include King’s College Chapel. You are welcome to bring drinks on board.

The Most Complete Cambridge Experience
Combining the ORIGINAL™ alumni-led walking tour with a punting experience from Cambridge’s oldest company, this is one of the most comprehensive ways to experience the city.

Good to know before you go

- IMPORTANT: Ensure your contact information is up-to-date and functional within the UK.
- This tour includes a 1.5-hour walk at a moderate pace and requires a basic level of fitness. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, especially in busy areas.
- Standard tours are conducted in English. Guides come from diverse backgrounds, so you may encounter a variety of accents.
- The tour does not include stops beyond the planned sites, including restrooms.
- Weather may be poor. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
- Pets are allowed on the walk but not inside the colleges, except for guide dogs.
- Wheelchair users are welcome. Note that some parts of the route may be difficult to access due to uneven terrain. Wheelchairs will be left at the punting station and collected after the tour ends.
- Guides are not authorised to address concerns; these must be directed to the managers.
- Follow the guides, instructions and local safety rules, and let them know if you feel unwell.

Meeting point

English Shared Combined Tour

Mandarin Shared Combined Tour

Spanish Shared Combined Tour

English Shared Combined Tour with King's Chapel

Mandarin Shared Combined Tour with King's Chapel

Spanish Shared Combined Tour with King's Chapel

English Private Combined Tour

Mandarin Private Combined Tour

Spanish Private Combined Tour

English Private Combined Tour with King's Chapel

Mandarin Private Combined Tour with King's Chapel

Spanish Private Combined Tour with King's Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?

You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.

3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?

'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.

4. What is a private tour?

Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.

5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?

Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.

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