Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: We meet at 11 Kings Parade, in front of a store called Fudge Kitchen. We are easy to spot from the bright green umbrella! There will be multiple tours leaving at the same time, you must check with your guide that you are on the "Cambridge University & City tour" with Footprints Tours.Attractions and Activities: King's College Chapel (Ticket included) Without a doubt, the highlight of your tour will be entering the stunning King's College Chapel. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI himself, and successive English kings providing more and more ambitious additions (hence the name!). The chapel is home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, its is adorned with majestic stained glass windows, and there is even a Rubens painting (once the most expensive painting ever purchased). 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Peterhouse (Free entry) Peterhouse was the first College of the university, funded in 1284. The group will stop outside where you can admire the splendid College Chapel and learn more about famous students such as the poet Thomas Gray. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Pembroke College (Free entry) The tour will stop outside of Pembroke College - the third oldest College in Cambridge - where our knowledgeable student guide will tell you about its history, including details about the College's Chapel, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. While admission is free the College doesn't admit groups larger than 6, hence we suggest that you return here after the tour with all the historical insight in mind. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Corpus Christi College (At your own expense) First we will have a look inside the Great Court of Corpus, then our student guide will tell you about the history of this famous College. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mathematical Bridge (Free entry) The Mathematical Bridge is one of the most recognized bridges at Cambridge and it has a rather strange origin story. Our student guide will tell you the popular legend, then clarify what the actual origins of the bridge were. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Clare Bridge (At your own expense) The group will stop by the entrance to Clare College on the 'Backs' - the local name of the path leading behind the central Colleges - where you will learn about its history. Additionally at this stop, our guide will highlight the University Library just across the road. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Garret Hostel Bridge (Free entry) This bridge provides a beautiful view of the River Cam. On the right hand side you will see the bridge of Clare College, the oldest bridge of Cambridge. Straight ahead there is the stunning Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, which was designed to look like a ship! It's a must do photo stop! 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Senate House (Free entry) Outside the Senate House our student guide will tell you all the peculiar details of the graduation ceremony in Cambridge, which have been held in Senate House for the past 300 years. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St John's College Chapel (At your own expense) The famous neighbor and rival of Trinity College. Here you will learn about its reputation and about the special privilege the College's fellows share with the Royal Family. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Trinity College (At your own expense) The tour will finish by Trinity College where you will learn more about famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles. You will see 'the apple tree' and hear the comically unbelievable story behind the statue of Henry VIII above the gate. 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Trinity CollegeEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Cambridge CB2 1TQ, United Kingdom We generally finish in front of the main gate of Trinity College which is just 3 minutes down the road from our starting point.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.