University of Cambridge Tours and Tickets

Cambridge University tours include a guide to give you the lowdown on the university, along with visits to key campus sites. King’s College and King’s College Chapel are usually seen, along with Trinity College and Wren Library. As many colleges are by the River Cam, riverfront views are covered, too.

Yes, it depends on who you book your Cambridge University tour with, but student discounts are often available. For example, King's College tours or the Cambridge University alumni-led tours both often offer student discounts for school-age students (ages five to 17 years old). Discounts for university students are rarely offered.

Yes, photography and filming are allowed during Cambridge University tours with a few caveats. Visitors are allowed to take photos in areas of the colleges where tourists are permitted to go, if they’re intended for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods are a no-go, and flash photography isn’t allowed in the chapels.

Most Cambridge University tours last around 1.5 hours, although many tours now include extra options, such as walks around the historic city streets or punts down the River Cam. If you have a busy schedule, aim to leave around half a day free to cover calmer logistics and a college tour.

Sometimes colleges are closed in May or June when there are exams or end-of-year balls taking place. Aside from this, a good time to go is between July and September when the students are away, and the weather is generally warm and sunny. Aim for a quieter weekday if you can.

There aren’t parking lots provided for touring visitors, but there are places to park near the Cambridge University campuses. The closest car park to King’s College is at the Grand Arcade on Corn Exchange Street, while a cheaper option (within a 15-minute walk) is the car park at Queen Anne’s Terrace.