Cambridge - University, Colleges and Alumni
Joined 2025
Cambridge in all it's glory.
Start in the centre, discover the history, architecture.
Learn about some of the people who have shaped history - Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking and many more.
Seeing where the Atom was split and where the world first saw DNA.
Every tour is different and tailored to suit your interests.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Cambridge City Centre
- We can begin our walk anywhere in the City. We can meet in the centre of Cambridge - your hotel or arrival point. Near the river is a good place to start because Cambridge is here because of the river!
Great St Mary's
Where the University, Colleges and the City meet.
From here we can visit
King's College
Corpus Clock
Trinity College
St John's College
The Old Cavendish
Queens' College
The Eagle Pub - the historical centre of Cambridge.
Fitzbillies
A Cambridge classic for refreshments - afternoon tea is famous.
Or a more substantial lunch at The Eagle.
Ending Point
Your hotel or pick up point.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
Entry to fee charging colleges.
Refreshments.
Tour Important Information
Every tour is different and caters for individual interests.
The route is flexible and the distances are short.
Less than 1km walking.
Stops for refreshments can be built in.
The tour is wheelchair accessible.
No colleges are open to visitors during May and June.
King's College chapel is open all year.
No colleges are open to visitors during May and June.
King's College chapel is open all year.
Important message from the supplier
Apart from King's College the colleges are closed to visitors in May & June as this is exam time. King's College charges an entrance fee to visit.
There is still lots to see!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Dick M.
A life-long Cambridge resident, Dick began his education at St John’s College Choir School. He has been in love with the city and university ever since. Before qualifying as a tour guide Dick taught in Cambridge and nearby Suffolk. He has played and coached rugby locally and internationally. Dick was coach of the Cambridge University Rugby team, “The Blues”, from 2001 to 2010 helping them to beat Oxford, ‘the other place,’ six times. He also coached the Swedish team at the Women’s World Cup Finals in 2010.
A true local, you will find him on the Real Tennis courts at Grange Road, out with his cycling club or in one of Cambridge’s many real ale pubs. Dick says “Cambridge has something to show everyone, with stories of famous people and events at every corner”
$180/ per group
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