Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Please meet outside the main entrance to 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.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.
Attractions and Activities: The Corpus Clock (Free entry) Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss! 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Eagle (Free entry) 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. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Old dsCavendish Laboratory (Free entry) 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. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Corpus Christi College (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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
Attractions and Activities: Queens' College (At your own expense) Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Backs (Free entry) 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 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Trinity College (Free entry) Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's! 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St John's College Chapel (Free entry) 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. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: King's College Chapel (At your own expense) ##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. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Senate House (At your own expense) 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. 10 min(s)
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.
Attractions and Activities: Mathematical Bridge (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!
Attractions and Activities: Darwin College (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
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.
Attractions and Activities: Clare Bridge (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Trinity College (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Attractions and Activities: Bridge of Sighs (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!
Attractions and Activities: Magdalene College (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) 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.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Reach Mill Lane Scudamore's (postcode CB2 1RS) 3 hours after the start of your walking tour if you visit King's College Chapel at the end. If you do not visit King's College, arrive at Scudamore's 2 hours after the start of the walking tour.
*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.