Cambridge University Tour with Kings College Entrance

Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling in the world and even a Rubens, once the most expensive painting ever purchased. It is easy to see why numerous Kings and Queens have visited, and why your visit cannot be complete without entering!
This tour will introduce you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlight the city’s architectural wonders, with our University guides. On top of this, the tour will enter King’s College!
Sites covered include the oldest church in Cambridge (1033), the oldest College (1284) and the laboratory famous for the discovery of DNA. Along with Cambridge landmarks such as the Mathematical Bridge and Senate house where graduation has been held for the past 300 years.
Additionally, our student guides will share their experiences of the college system and let you into local secrets.

Meeting Point

11 King's Parade

11 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

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.

What's included:

• Local guide
• Professional guide
• Entrance to Kings College (if options selected)

Not included:

• Kings College entrance if option not selected

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

King's College Chapel

King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1ST

Without a doubt, the highlight of your tour will be entering the stunning King’s College Chapel. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI himself, and successive English kings providing more and more ambitious additions (hence the name!). The chapel is home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, its is adorned with majestic stained glass windows, and there is even a Rubens painting (once the most expensive painting ever purchased).

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Peterhouse

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RD

Peterhouse was the first College of the university, funded in 1284. The group will stop outside where you can admire the splendid College Chapel and learn more about famous students such as the poet Thomas Gray.

5 minutes

Pembroke College

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RF

The tour will stop outside of Pembroke College - the third oldest College in Cambridge - where our knowledgeable student guide will tell you about its history, including details about the College's Chapel, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. While admission is free the College doesn't admit groups larger than 6, hence we suggest that you return here after the tour with all the historical insight in mind.

10 minutes

Corpus Christi College

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RH

First we will have a look inside the Great Court of Corpus, then our student guide will tell you about the history of this famous College.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mathematical Bridge

Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET

The Mathematical Bridge is one of the most recognized bridges at Cambridge and it has a rather strange origin story. Our student guide will tell you the popular legend, then clarify what the actual origins of the bridge were.

10 minutes

Clare College

Clare College Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TL

The group will stop by the entrance to Clare College on the 'Backs' - the local name of the path leading behind the central Colleges - where you will learn about its history. Additionally at this stop, our guide will highlight the University Library just across the road.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Garret Hostel Bridge

Garret Hostel Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TJ

This bridge provides a beautiful view of the River Cam. On the right hand side you will see the bridge of Clare College, the oldest bridge of Cambridge. Straight ahead there is the stunning Jerwood Library of Trinity Hall, which was designed to look like a ship! It's a must do photo stop!

5 minutes

Senate House

Senate House Hill, Cambridge, CB2 1TS

Outside the Senate House our student guide will tell you all the peculiar details of the graduation ceremony in Cambridge, which have been held in Senate House for the past 300 years.

10 minutes

St. John's College

St. John's St., Cambridge, CB2 1TP

The famous neighbor and rival of Trinity College. Here you will learn about its reputation and about the special privilege the College's fellows share with the Royal Family.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Trinity College

31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge, CB2 1TB

The tour will finish by Trinity College where you will learn more about famous alumni such as Sir Isaac Newton and Prince Charles. You will see 'the apple tree' and hear the comically unbelievable story behind the statue of Henry VIII above the gate.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included