King's College Tour: Cambridge's Historic Gems

Explore the historic King’s College and discover the architectural wonders of Cambridge University on this guided tour. Learn about the city’s rich history and hear from alumni guides about their college experiences and local secrets.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • King’s College Chapel - Undoubtedly, the highlight of the tour is the breathtaking King’s College Chapel. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI, with subsequent English monarchs adding more ambitious features (hence the name!). The chapel boasts the largest fan-vaulted ceiling globally, is adorned with magnificent stained glass windows,…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance to Kings College (if options selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Kings College entrance if option not selected
Additional Information

Welcome to King’s College! Founded by King Henry VI, with subsequent monarchs contributing grander enhancements, which is why it bears its regal name. The chapel boasts the world’s largest vaulted ceiling and houses a Rubens painting, once the priciest artwork ever acquired. It’s no wonder that many Kings and Queens have visited, making it a must-see on…

Location
11 King's Parade
King's Parade
We meet at 11 Kings Parade, in front of a store called Fudge Kitchen. We are easy to spot from the bright green umbrella! There will be multiple tours leaving at the same time, you must check with your guide that you are on the "Cambridge University & City tour" with Footprints Tours.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Halilkhalil
Sep 1, 2026
Remarkable Cambridge Tour with Mr. Mark Shere - I joined a group tour led by Mr. Mark Shere. Beyond his mastery of the subject matter, the tour was highly educational and entertaining, thanks to a narrative style rich in humor that kept everyone engaged throughout the two hours. It was enough to hold the attention of even a non-native English speaker like myself.
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Mark_y
Aug 31, 2026
Informative AND fun - Six people in our group. Paul was great and a great storyteller; a font of Cambridge lore and a hoot. Loved the tour!
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Q9698rgdiegor
Aug 31, 2026
Mark is wonderful! - Mark was amazing! Thank you for being so kind with my family!
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Letsav
Aug 31, 2026
Great experience! - Rachel was our outstanding guide! We learned a lot about the Cambridge history, in special, about the University stories! Lovely!
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Racheley9159nj
Aug 30, 2026
Informative and fun - A highly informative and enjoyable tour of this amazing University and its beautiful surroundings. Mark Shere, our guide, came armed with interesting facts and anecdotes which brought the experience to life. And his sense of humour engaged the group and made it great fun.
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Stavangerbreton
Aug 29, 2026
Absolutely loved it! - Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable, spirited; we spent more than 2,5 hours with him and we didn’t get bored at all; he was open to answering questions and he guided us through Cambridge streets and colleges with a fun sense of humor!
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Grenewic
Aug 29, 2026
A fantastic walking tour with Mark - I thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour with our guide Mark. He is an excellent communicator and shared his passion for history in a really entertaining and humorous way. He was friendly and engaging and we learnt so much about the history of Cambridge, its colleges and famous alumni. Thank you Mark for an excellent tour.
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Davidka9822xz
Aug 28, 2026
Great tour great guide - Hermione was a great guide - very knowledgeable. We've seen quite a lot in about 2 hours. I highly recommend this for anyone.
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274mathisw
Aug 28, 2026
Great value for money - Hermione was awesome! Very knowledgable, and showed us places and told us stories we would have otherwise never came across.
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Bsterck
Aug 28, 2026
Free walking tour with Hermione - Hermione was a wonderful guide. So interesting to hear the history and stories of the university and Cambridge from a graduate.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).