Cambridge University Private Walking and Punting Tour

Your 90-minute private walking tour is led by a current student or graduate of Cambridge University and you will see all the most famous colleges and landmarks along with an authentic insight into student life.
After finishing the walking tour, enjoy a 45-minute private punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Your experience includes a knowledgeable local guide.

Please note, while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts are outfitted for poor weather, with umbrellas and blankets available to suit the conditions.

Meeting Point

Cambridge Alumni Tours

King’s College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK

Meet your tour guide wearing a royal blue uniform (cap, beanie hat or polo) at the entrance of King's College on King's Parade 5 minutes before your tour is due to start.

What's included:

• Private 45-minute Punting Tour
• Private 90-minute Walking Tour
• Entry to Trinity College Backs (when they are open)
• Cambridge Alumni & Student Guides

Not included:

• King's College Chapel entry

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

King's College

King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1ST

Meet your Alumni guide/s outside King's College, on King's Parade (opposite to "Primavera" on 10 King's Parade, CB2 1SJ). They will be wearing a blue element with the Alumni Tours logo on (a hat, scarf, uniform) , and will check you in for your tour.

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Corpus Clock

58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, CB2 1RH

Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!

5 minutes

Listen to your student-guide describe the (somewhat dark!) history of Corpus Christi College, and feel free to ask any questions about the College or student life

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Queens' College

Silver Street, , Cambridge, CB3 9ES

Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Senate House

Senate House Hill, Cambridge, CB2 1TS

Get a student's perspective on the practice of the public announcement of grades, and get a glimpse into the particular traditions of the University of Cambridge while you hear about the graduation ceremony.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS, UK

After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour!

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Mathematical Bridge

Queens' College, Cambridge, CB3 9ET

Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!

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Darwin College

Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EU

Gaze upon the Georgian and Victorian architecture of the college with strong connections to the family of Charles Darwin, one of the most famous alumni of the University of Cambridge, while hearing your guide relay some of the fascinating history of the college, university and city.

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Clare College

Clare College Trinity Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1TL

Listen to your guide describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.

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King's College

King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1ST

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge.

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Trinity College

31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge, CB2 1TB

Learn about the history of the college where Stephen Hawking completed his PhD, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly along the river.

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Bridge of Sighs

St John's College, Cambridge, CB2 1TP

Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city!

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Magdalene College

Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG

Complete your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known as one of the most traditional of the colleges. Make the most of these last few minutes to ask your knowledgeable guide any final questions to satisfy your curiosity!

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