Walking Tours of Cambridge
Explore the city with an expert guide
Tours and Prices
The price of each tour is for groups of up to 15 people.
The price for each tour does not include entry fees to colleges who charge. Not all tours include college entry. You can find college entrance fees on their websites. When you book your tour, the cost of any charging colleges will be discussed.
Most colleges are closed to all visitors during the exam time in May/June of each year and others may need to be booked in advance. The University Colleges are private institutions that can close their doors with little warning. If this happens, we do our best to identify an alternative.
For tours in other languages please add £10 to the price of the tour.
Advanced booking of our tours is advisable to avoid disappointment.
Walking Tours of Cambridge
Explore the city with an expert guide
TOWN AND GOWN
Duration:
1.5 hours
Price:
£100
Meeting Location:
Outside the Guild Hall in the Market Square, CB2 3QF
Description:
We will take you inside one of the University colleges (subject to college availability) with plenty of time to see and hear about people and places in the historic city centre.
HISTORIC CAMBRIDGE
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting Location:
Outside the front of St. John's college, CB2 1TP
Description:
The historic centre of Cambridge is a city of education, traditions, people and locations whose names are familiar, but be prepared to hear about some quirky, humorous additions. We will be going into King’s College to visit the extraordinary Chapel, the home of the King’s College choir.
MEDIEVAL ROYAL COLLEGES: KING'S AND QUEENS'
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting Location:
Front of Senate House on Kings Parade, CB2 1TS
Description:
Husband and wife, King Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, founded these two colleges alongside the river Cam in 1441 and 1448; they are very different. Join me to discover architecture across the centuries, arts and crafts decoration, and watch the punts from top of the Mathematical Bridge. All this and so much more.
GOTHIC REVIVAL AND ARTS AND CRAFTS IN CAMBRIDGE: OPTION 1
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting Location:
Outside Little St Mary’s Church in Little St Mary’s Lane, CB2 1QG
Description:
Join me to discover the designers, the architects, the artists, stained glass makers, and local craftsmen who revived Gothic design in the churches and colleges of Cambridge in the 19th century. We will visit Peterhouse, Queens' College, and two medieval churches. Maximum of 10 participants. Advanced booking is essential for this tour.
GOTHIC REVIVAL AND ARTS AND CRAFTS IN CAMBRIDGE: OPTION 2
Duration:
2 hours
Price:
£110
Meeting Location:
Entrance to Jesus College, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BL
Description:
During our visits to Jesus College, All Saints Church, and St Clements church you will see an original 12th century church, a Gothic Revival church, and wonderful collections of interior arts and crafts decoration in all three locations. Advanced booking is essential for this tour.
CAMBRIDGE AND THE USA
Duration:
2 hours
Price:
£110
Meeting Location:
The front entrance to Emmanuel College, St Andrews Street CB2 3AP
Description:
If you are visiting Cambridge and want to find out more about the people and events that link Cambridge City with the USA, this is the tour for you. Our shared history has roots in the University Colleges, in religion and US Presidential ancestry. We will share stories of those who have moved across the Atlantic, in both directions, contributing to the expansion of knowledge, research and innovation.
CAMBRIDGE IN THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA
Duration:
2 hours
Price:
£110
Meeting Location:
The front of Selwyn college on Grange Road, CB3 9DQ
Description:
Queen Victoria reigned between 1838 – 1901, a time of unprecedented social and economic change and expansion. Life in Cambridge responded with changes to education, religion, science, architecture and equality for women. A railway arrived in Cambridge; electricity was installed for the first time outside London. It was a time of huge innovation and exploration, join us to find out more.
MEDIEVAL CHURCHES IN CAMBRIDGE
Duration:
2 hours
Price:
£110
Meeting Location:
Outside Little St Mary’s church, Little St Mary’s Lane, CB2 1QG
Description:
Medieval churches have existed in the centre of Cambridge long before the first college was founded over 800 years ago. All of them had, and continue to have, strong links with the University and were essential to the foundation and life of several colleges. We will visit just 6 of the churches that have been lovingly restored and maintained across the centuries.
LIVES CUT SHORT
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting Location:
The front of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RB
Description:
Join me to hear the stories of Cambridge people, across the centuries, whose lives have been cut short. We celebrate those whose lives were lost too soon; some names are familiar, but all left interesting stories to add to the fascinating history of Cambridge. We include a visit to King’s College and its magnificent Chapel as part of this tour.
BESPOKE TOUR
Duration:
You choose
Meeting Location:
A place of your choosing. Please contact us to arrange where you would like to meet.
Description:
There is so much to see and hear about in Cambridge, but you may have a particular interest or want to see specific places. We offer this tour to groups of any size, each group of up to 15 participants with a dedicated guide. Just let us know your requirements and request a quote.