University Walking Tour

5.0
178 reviews
90 to 120 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

What turned a boggy medieval town into a world-class university city? Join one of our engaging local guides on the University Walk and encounter the key ideas, people and movements which have formed and reformed Cambridge University and its colleges over 8 eventful centuries. Starting at the iconic 12th-century Round Church, you'll proceed around the city's historic centre,  uncovering the manifold ways in which Christian faith and practice have given shape to Cambridge University throughout its history. The University Walk departs at 2:15pm from the inside of the Round Church and takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Entrance to the exhibitions at the Round Church Visitor Centre is included in the walk price.

Note: unfortunately, our walks are not able to enter any colleges from the beginning of May until the end of June due to college closures during the examination period.

Inclusions

  • Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre

What to expect

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!

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
5.0
178 reviews
susanwH1699DW
September 2021

Thank you Dave for an interesting and informative walking tour, we enjoyed it immensely and would recommend to others.

brianwk1303
April 2022

This was a really enjoyable and informative walking tour. Our tour guide Dave was amiable and very knowledgeable. A really great tour to discover Cambridge's place in England's religious and political history. We would definitely recommend.

ModMike68
May 2022

From the personal greeting at the Round Church to the lovely couple of hours spent with Julia, our tour guide. Well paced, informative and delivered with good humour and a passion for the topic. Highly recommended.

Cambridge290468
April 2022

The background information of the historic places and fun facts. Lots of details and great storytelling. And interesting to hear how 1 person in history was able to change a mindset regarding slavery, laws vs kings, and the start of experiments etc.

Cristina_B
April 2022

David is so knowledgeable and provided great historical details about Cambridge. A different way of discovering a great city. Highly recommended.

Rahul B
April 2022

I was lucky to stumble upon the famous round church tour ad outside and was fortunate to meet Kevin Moss and then Jon Ogborn. Our guide for the day was Jon who explained beautifully and really made me feel that I was part of the historic town and university across the wheel of time. All I can s...

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