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Private Cambridge Uni Walking Tour & Punting Tour Led By Alumni
4.9
36 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Experience the best of Cambridge University with a private walking and punting tour led by knowledgeable alumni. Explore famous colleges, landmarks, and gain insight into student life.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cambridge Alumni Tours - Meet the manager who will provide your ticket and guide you to the punting departure point.
- University of Cambridge - Enjoy a 90-minute student-led historical walking tour around the renowned Cambridge University colleges. Gain entry to Pembroke College and Trinity College backs (when open) and receive genuine student insights.
- Darwin College - Marvel at the Georgian and Victorian architecture of the college, which has strong ties to Charles Darwin’s family, one of the most notable alumni of the University of Cambridge. Listen as your guide shares intriguing history about the college, university, and city.
- Mathematical Bridge - Relax and take in the splendid view of the bridge, which achieves a graceful arch using straight timbers!
- King’s College - Admire the breathtaking Gothic architecture of one of the most iconic colleges at the University of Cambridge.
- Clare College - Hear your guide discuss the second-oldest surviving college of the University, notable for being one of the first to admit women as undergraduate students.
- Trinity College - Discover the history of the college where Stephen Hawking earned his PhD, all while enjoying a leisurely punt along the river with your skilled chauffeur.
- Bridge of Sighs - Share in Queen Victoria’s admiration as you view the bridge, reputed to be one of her favorite spots in the city!
- Magdalene College - Conclude your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known for its traditional values. Take advantage of these final moments to ask your knowledgeable guide any remaining questions to satisfy your curiosity!
What's Included
- Private 45-minute Punting Tour
- Private 90-minute Walking Tour
- Entry to Trinity College Backs (when they are open)
- Cambridge Alumni & Student Guides
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- King’s College Chapel entry
Additional Information
This 90-minute private walking tour is conducted by a current student or graduate of Cambridge University, offering a chance to explore the most iconic colleges and landmarks while gaining genuine insights into student life.
Following the walking tour, enjoy a 45-minute private punting tour that features eight famous Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine scenic bridges, including the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. A knowledgeable local guide will accompany you throughout the experience.
Please be aware that while the walking tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, the punting tours are not. However, seat cushions are available for added comfort. The punts are equipped for inclement weather, with umbrellas and blankets provided as needed.
- Wheelchair users are welcome. Be cautious of uneven surfaces, curbs, and potential trip hazards. Be aware of vehicles and bicycles, particularly in busy areas
Location
Cambridge Alumni Tours
King's Parade
Meet your tour guide wearing a royal blue uniform (cap, beanie hat or polo) at the entrance of King's College on King's Parade 5 minutes before your tour is due to start.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(36 Ratings)
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Rex_t
Aug 2, 2024
Fantastic, friendly PhD guide! - 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.
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Michael_m
Jul 11, 2024
Memorable trip to Cambridge - Our guide was so knowledgeable & polite! The boat ride was wonderful! Learned a lot about the history of Cambridge from our guide.
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Z9475ejjuliem
Jun 17, 2024
Awesome - Stephen is a great guide with a nice voice! We enjoyed this tour very much. Punting was awesome too. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a unique experience visiting Cambridge for the first time.
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I3905mejoannac
Jun 12, 2024
Alumni the best ! - Highly recommending Alumni tours to everyone who what’s to know a details about Cambridge University.Our lovely and very knowledgeable guide Emily took us on amazing journey through out the history of the University.Couldn’t ask for a better experience! Thank you
Joanna
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947jerzyh
Jun 3, 2024
An interesting 1.5 hour tour - Our guide Zoe was knowledgeable and shared a wealth of interesting historical facts and figures about Cambridge and experiences as a student. We were a very small group ( 3 persons) and chose to skip the punting. Zoe adapted the tour perfectly to our choices and interests.
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735marshab
May 24, 2024
Day trip from London - My husband, 14 year old son, and I took this tour on a day trip to Cambridge from London. Our guide was TJ. What a treat he is!! Super engaging, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Our son stuck to him like glue because he didn’t want to miss out on any of the information TJ was sharing. Sure Trinity College was closed to visitors due to ongoing protests but you can get a closer look at Trinity if you do the punting trip which is also quite nice. Overall would highly recommend. This tour far exceeded our expectations. Thanks TJ!! We appreciate you.
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D1039sbjoseantoniog
Apr 27, 2024
Knowledge and fun - TJ was our guide on the walking tour, very knowledgeable and approachable it was fun and enlightening. Great experience, kudos to TJ!
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Knhaworth
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour - This tour was well done and well worth the money! We did the walking tour with Stephen, a current student at Trinity College who had grown up in Cambridge. He was full of good information and answered all of our questions knowledgeably. The punting tour was fun as well, and a great way to see the back sides of the colleges that you can't view from the street.
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X9362ifemmaw
Mar 29, 2024
Great tour - Stephen was a fantastic guide! Very good tour and so interested being led by current students. Good luck on your finals Stephen!
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Marthaeats
Jul 2, 2024
Redundant, content-light, and way too expensive for what it was - The tour guide was a lovely young graduate student but her talk felt rehearsed and filled with silly myths about Cambridge’s history. The content felt light and was almost entirely repeated by the punt operator, so doing both is wholly unnecessary. I’d recommend only punting since you get better views of the colleges. Plus, $521 for a 60-min tour (30 min less than advertised) and 40-min punt is ridiculous (we were only 2 people)… that’s the main reason for my 2-star rating.
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