The 5 Walking Tours in Cambridge That Earn Their Price

1.Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,336 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Walk Cambridge with a graduate guide who explains college rivalries, student traditions, and the stories behind the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, Trinity, St John’s, and King’s College. The 90-minute tour stays mostly outside. Add a self-guided King’s College Chapel visit for £25, if selected when booking.

“Really good overview to help us understand how the college's work. This is an amazing campus. Helped me to orient to the city while my son studied here for a week”

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2.Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour by Alumni™ King’s College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 698 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Meet your Cambridge student or graduate guide outside King’s College for a 90-minute walking tour covering the Corpus Clock, The Eagle, Trinity, St John’s, and more. Add the self-guided King’s College Chapel visit, then relax on a chauffeured punt past eight colleges and nine bridges. Guides have included Niamh, Elliott, Annie, and David.

“This is an exceptionally entertaining tour, ideally suited for anyone wishing to gain an introductiory insight into the complex Cambridge University and its 31 Colleges, from the perspective of a bonafide alumnus. Our tour guide for the walking portion of our tour, Elliott, halfway through a 6 year Doctorate of Medicine program, was nothing short of amazing as he educated and informed our group in his highly articulate style. The 2nd part of our tour was super-entertaining as we punted along the River Cam for approximately 45 minutes and were able to view 8 Colleges and some 9 bridges. Our guide regaled our group with history, facts and interesting folklore…”

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3.Creepy Cambridge – Cambridge’s Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk central Cambridge with guides such as Peter, James, Alex, Ben, and Sid, hearing ghost stories tied to Magdalene Bridge, the Round Church, Clare College, Market Square, and famous university figures. Expect a relaxed, interactive walk in English, lasting about 75 to 90 minutes, with college exteriors rather than interior visits.

“James, our guide, was friendly, engaging, and interesting. He took us down spooky streets and told great stories. We saw parts of Cambridge we wouldn’t have otherwise. A lovely time. Thank you, James!”

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4.Cambridge University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Walk Cambridge with guides such as Dave, Ian, Jon, Martin, and Bobby, learning how faith, politics, science, and university life shaped the city. The 90-minute to two-hour route begins at the Round Church and usually includes about two college interiors, though access varies. Expect a moderate to fast pace and up to 15 people.

“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.”

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5.Walking Tour of Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Cambridge with a private English-speaking guide such as Jo, Paul, Dick, Judith, or Kirsten. Choose a route, ask for college or university details, and consider adding King’s College Chapel. Tours last about two hours, suit groups of up to six, and can begin at the meeting point or another central Cambridge location.

“It was very nice walking tour of the colleges, great overview to prepare you for a deeper dive next day! Dick shared a lot of great information about alumna and their achievements.”

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