We’ve been leading guided walks for over twenty years and make a real effort to give you the chance to encounter Cambridge in all its fullness. We start at the Round Church, Cambridge’s quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) Church building, which predates the earliest college (Peterhouse, 1284) by 150 years. After an introduction to the building’s 800-year history, we venture down to the river, where a clear sense of the town’s origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter two to three colleges to gain some perspective on Cambridge’s distinctive, college-based university structure. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge’s most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. These include the University Church (Great St. Mary’s), the Senate House, the Cambridge University Press bookshop, the Church of Saint Edward King and Martyr, the Eagle Pub and the Cavendish Laboratory. We are often happy to adapt the places we visit to your interests and, of course, love to attempt valiantly to answer your hardest questions about Cambridge. We look forward to seeing you on the University Walk!
Points of Interest
- The Round Church
- Entrance fee included for the Round Church Visitor Centre.
- Hotel pickup
Discover how a marshy medieval settlement transformed into a globally acclaimed university city on the University Walk, led by our personable local guides. Learn about the influential ideas, figures and episodes that have shaped Cambridge University and its constituent colleges over a span of 800 history-rich years. Our journey commences at the distinguished 12th-century Round Church, followed by a tour of the city’s historical heart, shedding light on the profound impact of Christianity on Cambridge University’s narrative. The University Walk starts at 2:15pm from within the Round Church, lasting between 1.5 to 2 hours. Entry to the exhibits at the Round Church Visitor Centre is bundled with the walk fee.
Please note: due to college shutdowns during the exam season, our walks are unable to access any colleges from the start of May till the end of June.
- 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
- Guides will move swiftly between sights in order to provide a full tour experience: if you require a slower pace, please contact provider to arrange a private walk.
- Not recommend for those with walking problems.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.