Cambridge University Walking Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Cambridge, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This tour is a great choice for history fans. Learn about Cambridge’s past and how it became a world-class University city over the last eight centuries. Hear stories about former Cambridge students who changed the world—Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce, and John Milton—as well as several ideas and ideologies that stemmed from this great institution. Explore many of Cambridge’s most interesting sights in one day and touch on subjects such as the abolition of the British slave trade, the Protestant Reformation, and the development of modern science.
- See the historic Round Church which dates back to the 12th century
- Learn fascinating insights about the history of Cambridge University
- Explore Cambridge’s center with a guide so you don’t get lost
- A small group means more time to ask questions
What's Included
- Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Round ChurchRound Church Vestry, 9a Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:15 pm
Itinerary
Round Church Guided Walks (Pass By)
1
The Round Church Visitor Centre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Magdalene Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Magdalene College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St. John's College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Trinity College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Senate House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
King's College
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
St Edward's Church (Church of England)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Corpus Clock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Eagle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Old dsCavendish Laboratory
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Christ's College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Sidney Sussex College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- The tour involves walking at a moderate to fast pace – please contact the provider to arrange a private tour if you require a slower walking pace.
- Due to college restrictions, visitors with dogs will need to remain outside any colleges visited.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June).
- Not recommended for those with limited mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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 336 reviews
Sally_N, Apr 2026
John was an excellent, knowledgable guide who made the tour really interesting and fun. We learned a great deal about the history of Cambridge University and the many students who have made contributions to arts and sciences. Highly recommended.
Louise_M, Apr 2026
A very knowledgeable guide. John made the tour interesting, fun and engaging. Even our 13 year old son had a great time and learnt lots of information and fun facts! Thank you so much John we had a great time
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It's so good to hear how much the whole family enjoyed your tour - thanks for passing on the good review!
Jamie_B, Apr 2026
If you enjoy science and the history of Cambridge, you'll love this tour.
We had a great time, chatted with other tour members and felt we knew a lot more about Cambridge by the end of the tour! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for your review Jamie - we are glad you enjoyed yourself!
David_Y, Mar 2026
The tour was extremely informative and Ian Cooper was very knowledgeable and he was very enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with Ian on Wednesday! Thanks for your feedback.
Rebecca_C, Mar 2026
Fantastic oversight of Cambridge delivered in 90 minutes, with the main sites covered with expert commentary. Expect to see Magdalene College, the outside of Trinity and Kings College as well as key points of interest in between.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are so pleased you recommend our tour so highly- thanks for letting us know!
Susan_L, Mar 2026
Jon provided a great tour. Lots of different facts, well explained making the tour very interesting for everyone. Thank ye kindly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your kind review- we are so pleased that you had such a great experience.
Gavin_C, Mar 2026
Very informative and entertaining host. A very enjoyable few hours. I would highly recommend it………..
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are so glad that you had such a great time on your tour - thanks so much for letting us know!
Thomas_M, Feb 2026
Richard is very knowledgable and fun to learn from for a few hours. We feel like we know the Victoria and Albert museum now!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your review!
Alex_B, Feb 2026
Really informative tour with a knowledgeable guide. Takes a couple of hours and includes visiting, but not necessarily entering the major colleges
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your walk with us. Thanks for for the review!
Nathaniel_G, Feb 2026
We were lucky enough to have Dave as our guide:) He was unbelievable:) So knowledgeable and entertaining:) there was never a dull moment. As a Hotel Concierge in Munich, I have to know a lot about my city, but I have my limits and that’s why I have my number 1 guide that i use on a regular basis. Dave will be my number 1 recommendation for anyone coming to Cambridge:) Thank you Dave and I hope your face heals quickly:) Thank you
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your review! We are really happy to hear you had such a great time on your tour, and for your future recommendation!
Barbara_C, Nov 2025
What a great tour we had with Dave our guide. He was really friendly and knowledgeable. He made the experience a great afternoon, even in the pouring rain.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We're so pleased that you so enjoyed your tour with Dave. Thanks for letting us know! Take care.
GEOKLIAN_C, Oct 2025
The tour is very well conducted. Martin guide from Round Church , spoke very clearly and passionately about the people and the impact and influence the scholars have in their time and the society at large. I understand the belief , the history culture and politics of the country better . The Christian belief have been relevantly lived out by what the Cambridge scholars .
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for leaving us such a kind review- we're so pleased that you had such a thought-provoking tour with Martin!
Marea_J, Sep 2025
Wonderfully informative guide, Dave, who plied us with many many historical and current facts.
Easy flat walking, not rushed. Thank you.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful review- we're happy to hear you had a great tour with Dave!
Michelle_A, Sep 2025
John was incredibly brilliant as a guide. I loved his tour! I learned so much about Cambridge and the many colleges.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Jon. Thanks for the kind review!
Lesley_S, Sep 2025
Dave was amazing. The tour was 2 1/4 hours and we enjoyed every minute. It was fascinating and he had all the facts at his fingertips!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review; we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Dave!
Janice_C, Jul 2025
The history of the Round church is covered as well as information about how the university was founded and the individual colleges.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your tour!
Nathalie_L, Jul 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our walk with Dave today. He gave us lots of information about how Cambridge evolved through the ages and about the colleges, their founders and their alumni. The only downside was that it also involved a lot of standing still, but Dave tried to make sure that this was usually in a spot where you can also sit down. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your tour with Dave; thank you for sharing your experience!
SYED_A, Jun 2025
The tour heavily emphasized on the religious and theological aspects of Cambridge rather than its world famous scientific work. Had I noted it earlier, I probably wouldn’t sign up for this tour. A few left the tour half way, we also left early.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your review; we're grateful for your feedback, and I'm sorry if the tour was not quite what you were expecting. Our tour is indeed a little different from a standard tourist tour, as we explore the foundational ideas that have shaped Cambridge's history. This includes the important roles played by many Cambridge scientists, as well as the significant contributions Cambridge figures have made to a variety of other areas of society.
Alan_K, May 2025
Informative and entertaining tour. Very knowledgeable about the history of the university. Great story teller.
Response from Host, May 2025
We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide! Thanks for your review!
HermilynAnne_B, May 2025
The experience was worth it. Dave, our guide, knows his craft. He doesn’t even stutter when he speaks. He has a sharp memory, and despite the long walk, he still managed to make us laugh. He is also very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The timeline of stories were on point. He presented everything in an organized manner. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cambridge.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your review - we're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Dave, and appreciated his clear and engaging style, and depth of knowledge!
Emma_R, Apr 2025
The tour was fantastic and the guide was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Cambridge
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour! Thank you for leaving a review.
shu_h, Mar 2025
Ian is a superb guide. An alumnus himself, as well as a historian, you couldn’t think of someone more qualified.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ian and appreciated his wealth of knowledge about Cambridge and its history!
Chris_S, Mar 2025
A great tour of Cambridge brought alive by an amazing guide. David is incredible. We do a lot of these walking tours and David has to be our top guide. Spellbinding delivery and very approachable fit questions.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you, we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Dave!
Terence_B, Mar 2025
This was a great tour. Ian was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Thank you!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ian. Thank you for coming and for leaving a review!
Charles_W, Jan 2025
We absolutely loved the tour, Dave was a fantastic tour guide! Very informative and interesting - 100% recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks for your review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Dave!
Jenny_W, Dec 2024
A fantastic insight into the city and development of the University. Visited a number of the Colleges and Chapels.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your review, we're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour!
Mike_J, Oct 2024
Our guide gave us a good overview of how English history contributed to the history of Cambridge. He was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. I highly recommend the tour. It was just what we were looking for
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review, we're so glad that you enjoyed exploring Cambridge's history with your guide!
Gayantha_W, Oct 2024
I had a wonderful guided tour of Cambridge University, led by an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the history of the university to life. Highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your review, we're thrilled that you enjoyed your tour!
Hila_Z, Aug 2024
Thank you for a wonderful day in Cambridge. As a young family with two young children, we really enjoyed hearing the stories about Cambridge. Although our son asked us a lot of questions during the tour, we felt comfortable and happy to continue with the group.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review, we're glad you and your family enjoyed the tour!
Chris_M, Aug 2024
Slightly different perspective to most of the standard tours. As this is provided by the church the focus touches more on the religious origins of the university than talking about famous alumni.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your tour. Our approach is indeed a little different from a standard tourist tour, with our focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university. We hope that this offers a deeper perspective on Cambridge's history, including on famous figures like Isaac Newton and William Wilberforce.
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