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Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ & Punt + optional King's

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Cambridge, England
  • 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a private, personalized way to explore Cambridge with a student or alumnus guide on this two-in-one tour. Spot many of the university's most famous colleges on a walking tour, such as Trinity College and King’s College, while learning about student life. Then, enjoy a classic punting experience on the River Cam—and upgrade to visit King's Chapel.
  • Save time and combine a walking tour and a punting tour
  • Learn insider stories about university life that you'd miss on your own
  • Discover many of Cambridge's top sights in a single experience
  • Have the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour

What's Included

  • Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
  • Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
  • Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
  • Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
  • Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cam
  • Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
  • Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
  • Gratuities
  • Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
  • Refreshments

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Cambridge Alumni Tours
    King’s College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

    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.

End point

  • Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
    Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS, UK

    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

Cambridge Alumni Tours (Pass By)

1

Corpus Clock

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Eagle

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Old dsCavendish Laboratory

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Corpus Christi College

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Queens' College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

The Backs

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Trinity College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

St. John's College

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Senate House

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

King's College Chapel

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station (Pass By)

Darwin College (Pass By)

Mathematical Bridge (Pass By)

Gibbs' Building (Pass By)

Clare College (Pass By)

Trinity College Bridge (Pass By)

Bridge of Sighs (Pass By)

Magdalene College (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
  • The punting station can cater for wheelchair users providing they can communicate how best to assist them, or have a carer with them who can do so
  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Meghan was outstanding...

Sheila_D, Mar 2025
Meghan was outstanding and informative. Our punter was great too! So thankful for their knowledge! We would definitely recommend.

Fantastic, friendly PhD guide!

Rex_T, Aug 2024
Our Cambridge alumni guide, Lindsay, was exceptionally knowledgeable and gave us a friendly and informative private tour across Cambridge. Her detailed explanation on all the facets of student life also helped my daughter receive a an excellent introduction to her Summer Camp.

Memorable trip to Cambridge

Michael_M, Jul 2024
Our guide was so knowledgeable & polite! The boat ride was wonderful! Learned a lot about the history of Cambridge from our guide.

Ben was knowledgeable and...

Caitlin_L, Apr 2022
Ben was knowledgeable and friendly. He was a real pleasure to spend time with. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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