Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punting + Optional King's College

Description

Highlights

• Historical Tours
• Best Conversion
• Short term availability
• Cultural Tours
• Top Product
• Curated Catalog
• Private and Luxury
• Water Tours
• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
• Walking Tours

What makes this experience special

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   Admission included
2. 2

   Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!

   Admission included
3. 3

   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.

   Admission included
4. 4

   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.

   Admission included
5. 5

   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

   Admission included
6. 6

   Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge

   Admission included
7. 7

   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

   Admission included
8. 8

   Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!

   Admission included
9. 9

   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.

   Admission included
10. 10

    ##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.

    Admission included
11. 11

    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.

    Admission included
12. 12

    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.

    Admission included
13. 13

    Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!

    Admission included
14. 14

    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.

    Admission included
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    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.

    Admission included
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    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.

    Admission included
17. 17

    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.

    Admission included
18. 18

    Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!

    Admission included
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    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.

    Admission included

Meeting point

Useful information

Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Neonato0-2 anni
• Bambino3-12 anni
  €50
• Giovane13-17 anni
  €55
• Adulto18-64 anni
  €57
• Senior65-100 anni
  €55

Review distribution

• 5
  155
• 5
  476
• 4
  20
• 4
  55
• 3
  11
• 3
  15
• 2
  3
• 2
  3
• 1
  8
• 1
  6

Available options

• Mandarin tour without King's

  Punting Tour: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

• Mandarin tour with King's

  Punting Tour: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes King's College Chapel access: The self-guided visit to King’s College Chapel takes place at the end of the walking tour.

• English tour with King's

  Punting Tour Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes King's College Chapel access: The self-guided visit to King’s College Chapel takes place at the end of the walking tour.

• Spanish tour without King's

  Punting Tour: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

• Spanish tour with King's

  Punting tour: PUNTING TOUR IN ENGLISH Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes King's College Chapel access: The self-guided visit to King’s College Chapel takes place at the end of the walking tour.

• English tour without King's

  Punting Tour Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes