Explore Cambridge’s rich history with an alumni guide. Discover secrets, rivalries, and landmarks on a captivating city tour.
Explore Cambridge’s rich history with an alumni guide. Discover secrets, rivalries, and landmarks on a captivating city tour.
- Senate House - Discover the fascinating graduation ceremony that takes place inside this historic building.
- Pass by without stopping means we can’t go inside, but we will pause to admire it and discuss it
- Trinity College - We’ll explore Trinity, the greatest college in Cambridge, the richest in Europe, and the most prestigious in England,…
- Senate House - Discover the fascinating graduation ceremony that takes place inside this historic building.
- Pass by without stopping means we can’t go inside, but we will pause to admire it and discuss it
- Trinity College - We’ll explore Trinity, the greatest college in Cambridge, the richest in Europe, and the most prestigious in England, with 34 Nobel Prizes to its name. If the Great Gate is open, we’ll see the Great Court, where the famous race in Chariots of Fire took place.
We’ll mainly discuss the intriguing statue above the front gate and the mischievous tree just beside it.
- St. John’s College - The story of the foundation of this most prestigious college, the second largest in Cambridge, will be shared, along with the fascinating tale behind the rivalry between St. John’s and Trinity next door.
- Pass by without stopping means we can’t go inside, but we will pause to admire it and discuss it
- Trinity College Bridge - IF THE GATE IS OPEN,
We’ll enter the grounds of Trinity College and admire the wonderful Wren Library and the palatial St John’s College student residence across the river.
We’ll also watch the punts making their way up and down the river from the bridge.
- Garret Hostel Bridge - We’ll take in the gorgeous view of Clare Bridge and King’s College Bridge, and the tragic yet romantic stories behind them will be shared. The damage caused by a famous nursery rhyme character will also be revealed. You’ll also see the beautiful garden that inspired David Attenborough.
- The Backs - We’ll see the wonderful, classic view of King’s College from the Backs and learn about its founder, the weakest King of England ever, and how his strong, loving wife saved the day time after time!
- Please note: admission to the Backs is free, but not to King’s College.
- Silver Street Bridge - We’ll see Queens’ College from the river. This college was founded by not just one, but two rival queens of England: the Red Queen and the White Queen!
We’ll also discuss the most dangerous and famous man ever to come to Queens’ College - Erasmus.
- Old Cavendish Laboratory - [TIME PERMITTING!]
Once the greatest centre of science in the world, this 19th century lab was where all the world’s great scientists used to gather. If the gate or door is open, we’ll try to go inside.
- Corpus Clock - This must be the most unusual clock you’ve ever seen, which makes it strangely attractive. There’s much, much more than meets the eye…
- Eagle - This is Cambridge’s second oldest pub, and it’s full of amazing stories! DNA, a poignant war memorial and place of pilgrimage in a bar, a very tragic ghost story…

- All your questions answered
- The price covers the entire walking tour with live guide
- Recommendations for dining, other activities
- All your questions answered
- The price covers the entire walking tour with live guide
- Recommendations for dining, other activities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Enjoy this tour as it showcases the most breathtaking landmarks and shares some of the most intriguing, romantic, and captivating historical tales, offering an unforgettable experience of Cambridge and its renowned university!
The tour will take you through the historic City Centre and the Backs, bringing you close to the heart of the action.
YOU’LL…
Enjoy this tour as it showcases the most breathtaking landmarks and shares some of the most intriguing, romantic, and captivating historical tales, offering an unforgettable experience of Cambridge and its renowned university!
The tour will take you through the historic City Centre and the Backs, bringing you close to the heart of the action.
YOU’LL DISCOVER:
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The origins of Cambridge University, which started over 800 years ago as a collection of religious schools due to a violent riot in Oxford.
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The numerous famous individuals it has educated and hosted, who have gone on to change the world.
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How a religious scholar’s writings from a small tower had a profound impact across Europe.
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The shocking reason behind the intense rivalry between our two greatest colleges.
YOU’LL VISIT:
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The FRONT QUAD of a historic college (subject to availability).
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The RAF bar and the most renowned bridge in China (yes, really!).
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A modest 19th-century laboratory that was once the world’s leading science hub.
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Magnificent LANDMARKS.
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The picturesque river Cam and its delightful BRIDGES.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.