The 9 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 such as Niamh, Rupert, Megan, or Lise, passing the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, college courtyards, the Backs, and Senate House. The 90-minute route mixes university traditions with student life. Add the self-guided King’s College Chapel visit for £25 if you want the grand interior.

“Our tour guide, Lise, is a 3rd year history student at King’s college and was very knowledgeable. The 90 minute walking tour was both fun and fascinating. I highly recommend it!”

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2.Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,987 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Cambridge’s historic center with a current student or alumni guide such as Mark, Anna, Sonia, or Bella. See Peterhouse, Pembroke, Corpus Christi, the Mathematical Bridge, the Backs, Senate House, St. John’s, and Trinity College. Add King’s College Chapel for its fan-vaulted ceiling, stained glass, and Rubens painting.

“Thorough and informative! The fact our guide is an alum is very helpful. Anna offered insights and answers to all questions! Lovely stroll to multiple colleges and along the backs.”

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3.Punting Tour in Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,690 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 45 minutes on a shared punt through Cambridge’s College Backs. A guide poles you past Queens’ College, the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College Chapel, and St. John’s covered bridge while sharing college stories. Morning departures are wise for a calmer ride, and the boats operate in most weather.

“Thoroughly enjoyable - could have stayed on the water longer. Our tour guide was informative and amusing.”

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4.Guided River Cam Punting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,469 reviews · 45 min

Cruise the full college stretch of Cambridge’s River Cam for 45 minutes with an English-speaking punter. Expect seven historic colleges, university traditions, stories about Isaac Newton and Prince Charles, and comfortable seats with cushions and blankets. Guides such as Claudius, Andy, Archie, and Peter are known for mixing facts with humor. Private groups are available.

“Excellent value for money and we had a funny, engaging guide with loads of knowledge and stories who built great rapport with everyone on the boat.”

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5.University Alumni Tour with Kings College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,282 reviews · 1.5 - 10 hours · from $33

Walk through Cambridge with a current student or graduate guide such as Mark, Sonya, Paul, or Anna. See college buildings, Senate House, the Mathematical Bridge, and key city sights, then choose entry to King’s College and its extraordinary chapel, stained glass, gardens, and Rubens painting.

“Absolutely fabulous experience from start to end. Literally the best walking tour I have ever been on. Our guide was Mark - he was brilliant, knowledgeable, humorous and kept every person in the group engaged. His passion and enthusiasm came through - and he made history come alive for us all.”

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6.Alumni-Led Walking Tour w/ King’s College Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,177 reviews · from $26

Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate guide such as Annie, Rupert, or Francesco. Expect college courtyards, Trinity, Cavendish Laboratory, Newton and Hawking stories, student life, and the option to visit King's College Chapel.

“Extensive tour of Cambridge with great insights into local history, student life, architecture and folklore. Rupert was extremely knowledgeable and provided a smart and witty tour experience.”

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7.Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

Join a shared 45-minute punt from Jesus Green for a calm trip along Cambridge’s historic Backs. Your guide handles the pole while sharing stories about Trinity, St. John’s, King’s College Chapel, famous alumni, bridges, and student pranks. Boats hold up to 12 people, and guides such as Matteo, Josh, Isa, and Eamon are known for friendly, lively commentary.

“We had a great time on this trip! I highly recommend this as the first activity you do when you arrive as it helps orient how the city is laid out and it gives spectacular views!”

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8.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

Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate, then punt past eight colleges and nine bridges on the River Cam. You’ll see the Corpus Clock, Eagle pub, Cavendish site, Trinity, St John’s, and King’s College. Add the self-guided chapel visit when booking, since it cannot be added during the tour.

“Niamh was great! Good overview of the history of Cambridge University and at a good pace. Fun to see Trinity College where Newton studied, the Cavendish Lab building (home of more than 30 Nobel laureates), and the fen that changed the course of Darwin’s life. Of course all that other royal history is pretty cool, too!”

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9.Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/Kings College

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · from $82

Walk Cambridge with a current student or graduate, passing famous colleges, the Cavendish Laboratory, and The Eagle pub. Add King's College Chapel, then glide past eight colleges and nine bridges on a 45-minute chauffeured punt. Guides such as Sophie, Francesco, and Ari bring student life, folklore, and practical insight to the tour.

“We had a great time our walking tour and punting tour!”

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