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38 results | All Cambridge Tours

Cambridge’s Colleges and Classic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Looking for an independent and flexible way to see Cambridge? This self-led audio tour via smartphone app offers a convenient, budget-friendly sightseeing option. Upon booking, download the app to your phone, and enjoy lifetime access to the recording. When you’re ready, make your own way to 9 King's Parade, pop in your headphones, and let the tour—recorded by a former Cambridge student and resident—guide you around the city.
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$5.99
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$5.99

Historic Cambridge: A Guided Walking Tour
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This tour is your shortcut to discovering more about the history of Cambridge and its famous university. Join a guide on a leisurely stroll around the city that's completely private, just for your group. Discover insider stories about the city that you likely wouldn't uncover alone, and walk past top landmarks, such as King's College Chapel, Senate House, Trinity College, and The Round Church Visitor Centre.
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$165.71
per group
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$165.71
per group

Private 2-Hour Cambridge Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide
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Discover Cambridge the way you want, at the pace you want, on a private 2-hour walking tour. Use the flexible itinerary to tailor your sightseeing to your interests, and learn about the city’s history and university from your private guide. Choose to visit famous colleges like Trinity and Queens’, admire King’s College Chapel, or just absorb the atmosphere and architecture on a stroll through the medieval streets. Entrance fees at own expense.
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$122.74
Price varies by group size
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$122.74
Price varies by group size

Private Punting Tour in Cambridge
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Private Punting Tour in Cambridge
The best highlight of any Cambridge experience is a Rutherford's Punting Tour. This 45 minute river tour holds the Visit England Rose Marque. Your guide will take you through the Backs of the prestigious riverside Colleges, showing you the most breathtaking views in Cambridge. We'll bring Cambridge to life with the city's fascinating story.
To get the best price, you can choose one of our many Punting Experiences online, book a date and a time and our chauffeur will be waiting ready to accompany you on your experience. Experiences include champagne punting, picnic punting, sushi punting, birthday punting and many more!
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$122.75
per group
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$122.75
per group

Walking Tour of Cambridge
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Historic Cambridge is so compact it can be hard to navigate using apps. Discover the perfect walking route for your group—including access to some university colleges (entrance fees may apply)—with all the benefits of your own private qualified Cambridge guide. Choose between two tours, one focused on Cambridge city center, which includes many university buildings, the second highlighting the university and a scenic riverside walk.
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$92.06
per group
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$92.06
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Combo | Optional Cambridge Walking, Punting, Bus Tour & King's College Entry
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Combine two classic Cambridge experiences into one tour—a walking tour of Cambridge University and a punting cruise along the Cam River. First, embark on a tour of the prestigious university colleges and get an insight into student life from your Cambridge University graduate guide. After admiring architectural highlights like King’s College, Trinity College, and The Senate House, hop aboard a traditional punt for a cruise. As you glide along the river banks, enjoy unbeatable views of The Backs, the picturesque parks, and colleges that line the waterfront.
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$56.45
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$56.45

Cambridge Walking Tour
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This small-group walking tour is the perfect way to tick off lots of top Cambridge landmarks and to learn about the city's history too. Hear fascinating insights all the way back to medieval times, that you likely wouldn't uncover if exploring independently. The tour showcases famous colleges, historic sights, and hidden secrets too. Along the way, listen to stories about the University's famous alumni, and hear quirky tales that aren't featured in guidebooks.
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$27.00
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$27.00

Shared | Cambridge University Tour With Optional King's College Led By Alumni
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Experience one of the world’s most famous universities on a walking tour of the prestigious Cambridge University. Follow your guide, a University of Cambridge student, around architectural highlights like Trinity College, King’s College, and Corpus Christi College; see the halls where alumni like Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, and John Harvard once walked; and peek into student haunts like The Eagle Pub. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people for a personal experience.
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$24.54
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$24.54

Punting Tour in Cambridge
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Discover the delights of the Cam River and enjoy a quintessentially English adventure on this punting tour in Cambridge. Hop into your punt on the banks of the river and make yourself comfortable. Glide gracefully along the peaceful waterway as your guide points out sites of interest such as King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Mathematical Bridge, and gain insight into Cambridge’s fascinating history. In case the English summer takes a turn for the worse, your punt is equipped with blankets, cushions and umbrellas.
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$85.92
per group
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$85.92
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City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Witness exquisite architecture and verdant public spaces on this hop-on hop-off Cambridge sightseeing bus tour. With your 24-hour pass, relax for the hour-long full tour, or design a personalized itinerary with 16 possible stops with easy access to Trinity College, King’s College Chapel, The Backs and more. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-air viewing deck and fun onboard commentary as you savor this medieval university town.
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$20.25
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$20.25

Private Self-Guided Dinky Door Hunt in Cambridge
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As well as Cambridge’s famous University buildings and grand architecture, there’s a smaller, rather charming side of the city that avid hunters like to search for—its Dinky Doors. These are miniature sculptures which pop up around the city, and are loved by kids and adults alike. On this self-guided tour, set off on an adventure to discover 12 doors and watch a video backstory for each door.
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$9.21
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$9.21
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Private Cambridge Punting Tour
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Cambridge is known for its University colleges and its punting scene. Combine both of these things by going on a private Cambridge punting tour, which takes you past the backs of multiple colleges, such as Magdalene, and King's. You’ll see beautiful views that can only be reached by water, and a private tour means you’ll have direct access to your chauffeur for questions about Cambridge.
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$133.80
per group
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$133.80
per group

Private Chauffeur Punt Tour
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Float along the River Cam on a private punt just for you and your travel companions. You'll have the whole punt to yourselves, and will receive personalized attention from your guide. Pass the beautiful landmarks of Cambridge University and learn about their history while relaxing on this chilled-out river tour.
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$147.30
per group
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$147.30
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Private Virtual Walking and Punting Tour of Cambridge
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Enjoy an immersive 105 minute video experience that captures the beauty and wonder of Cambridge. Accompanied by our expert tour guide, you will first explore the cobbled streets by foot. You then go punting on the river as you glide through the Backs and the beautiful college grounds.
The landmarks visited are the very best Cambridge has to offer and you will enjoy a unique and unbroken perspective. Time is taken to appreciate the intricacies of the architecture on display with extensive panoramic and close-up shots provided. Your Cambridge tour guide provides a captivating commentary throughout, combining historical expertise with memorable stories.
Your tour can be accessed at any time of your choosing from anywhere in the world with lifetime access. Also included is a free map of Cambridge with tour-route & landmarks highlighted. If you are booking a trip to Cambridge, your tour can help plan your itinerary. On arrival, it can be used as a self-guided walking tour of Cambridge.
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$11.02
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$11.02

Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies Exploration Game
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Inject your sightseeing experience of Cambridge with fun and intrigue by opting for an interactive smartphone experience. While still allowing you to explore at your own pace, this experience leads you to top Cambridge attractions using riddles and GPS technology. This experience provides a great introduction to Cambridge for first-time visitors and families.
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$10.34
Price varies by group size
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$10.34
Price varies by group size

Cambridge Hidden Gems: "Ghosts of the Past" Exploration Game
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Discover the hidden gems of Cambridge by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of famous detective Oakley Clueless, who has to solve a mystery.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
• Explore The Fitzwilliam Museum, St Botolph’s Church, Cambridge Union and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Learn about the fascinating legend of a bridge without bolts.
• Visit the garden that was dedicated to Princess Diana.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
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$7.23
Price varies by group size
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$7.23
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Varsity Cambridge Private University Led Guided Walking Tour
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BESPOKE TOURS
Tailored to your needs and objectives your private tour can be completely personalised visiting your specific places of interest. Or you may stick with our classic tour route.
You can request a private tour in the following themes:
Oxbridge Applications
LGBTQ+ History
Women’s History
Alternatively, let us know what you are looking for and we will do the rest. If you would like to personalise your private Cambridge tour, please get in touch here.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
A private walking tour of Cambridge is perfect for prospective students who would like to understand the application process, what to expect in the interview or have any questions about student life. The tour is led by current students & graduates who have applied or graduated successfully. Your guide helps you in any way they can to make sure you are moving forward with your application. We will also try to find a guide that has studied the same subject of your interest.
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$38.79
Price varies by group size
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$38.79
Price varies by group size

Cambridge Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
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$41.39
Price varies by group size
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$41.39
Price varies by group size

Private | Cambridge University Tour With Optional King's College Led By Alumni
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Learn about the secrets of Cambridge University on this private guided walking tour. Explore the colleges with a knowledgeable insider—a former student. By going on a student-guided tour, you’ll be able to ask questions about what life at Cambridge was like, and hear fascinating anecdotes. You won’t have to worry about navigating as your guide will lead the way and take you to multiple colleges, chapels, and libraries.
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$233.22
per group
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$233.22
per group

Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours
Join local historians as we discover the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities, what it’s like to be a student at Cambridge University, and explore the extraordinary inventions of the city!
On these self-guided audio walking tours, we'll visit the most iconic spots of the city such as Trinity College, King’s College, and Great St Mary's Church. Walk through the architectural highlights and follow the footsteps of the famous alumni Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, John Harvard, and Stephen Hawking.
We'll visit the Corpus Clock and try to find the mythical creature on it while discovering the history of this unique and wonderful invention. We’ll learn about the King's Parade as well as get more insight into Cambridge's rich graduation ceremony and its bizarre traditions.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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$12.26
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$12.26

90 Minute Private Walking Tours of Cambridge with Local Guides
Our walking tour is one of the most unique and spellbinding experiences Cambridge has to offer: an entrancing walking tour among the most famous spots as well some hidden gems that our local tour guides will reveal.
Grab yourself a tea or coffee for the journey and meet us at St Mary's Church and be prepared to follow in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Oliver Cromwell, John Cleese, Isaac Newton, M.R. James and Lord Byron. We will show you the landscape that inspired some of the greatest works of mankind, the University that nurtured the greatest minds and even the pub where Crick and Watson announced one of the greatest discoveries ever.
As Cambridge locals ourselves, we take great pride in showing people from across the world our city and welcome you and your family to join us. It's our responsibility to look after you and avoid the signposts and scripts and leave you with unforgettable memory of the best City in the world.
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$38.79
Price varies by group size
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$38.79
Price varies by group size

Private | Cambridge University Walking & Punting Tour Led By University Alumni
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Avoid large group tours and opt for a more intimate alternative—a private walking tour with either a current or former student of Cambridge University. Take a walk past some of the city’s most famous colleges—such as Trinity College and King’s College—with interesting stories along the way about what student life is like at Cambridge. As well as a guided walk, this tour includes a scenic punting experience too.
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$497.13
per group
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$497.13
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The Stories behind the Village Green: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Long Melford
Visit Long Melford with this self-guided audio tour for anyone who wants to discover more of the village than just it’s views. Join me on this walk around the green, get to know the village like a local and hear how it got its start in the wool trade. Along the way, you’ll hear a few of the stories that get talked about when the locals get together in the pubs.
You’ll hear about:
• The Abbots of St Edmunds
• Where John Lennon caused a flood
• What caused the riot act to be read for the last time in England
• And why a man had butter melting under his hat
There is a whole way of life around the green to discover. You might even fancy a bit of "ordinary" at the end of the tour.
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$6.22
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$6.22

King's College Chapel and Historic Cambridge
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Discover more than 2,000 years of history on a walking tour of Cambridge that focuses on the city’s rich heritage. This private tour comes with the undivided attention of your guide and takes you into several university colleges, a church, and a laboratory where 29 Nobel prize-winning scientists worked.
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$165.71
per group
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$165.71
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