Highlights
This combined package has it all. This tour gives you a unique chance to see Cambridge both on foot and from the water, all in one visit. Enjoy a complete Cambridge experience by combining our 90-minute student- or graduate-led college walking tour with a 45-minute chauffeured punting trip—a great way to take in the city’s history and charm. The tour takes place outdoors. If you choose when booking, after the walking tour finishes, you can add a self-guided visit to one of Cambridge’s most historic and beautiful chapels: King's College Chapel. Then, without needing to arrange anything extra, you’ll board a traditional punt and glide along the peaceful River Cam. Passing the famous college backs, the Bridge of Sighs, and the college riverfronts, you’ll see parts of Cambridge that most visitors dream of, when coming here. It’s a perfect way to enjoy both Cambridge’s rich academic heritage and its tranquil riverside scenery—all in one experience.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.
Return Details
- Reach Mill Lane Scudamore's (postcode CB2 1RS) 3 hours after the start of your walking tour if you visit King’s College Chapel at the end. If you do not visit King’s College, arrive at Scudamore's 2 hours after the start of the walking tour.
Duration
2 hours and 45 minutes - 3 hours and 45 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - Mandarin
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Cambridge Alumni Tours
King's Parade, Cambridge, England CB2 1SJ
Meet your Alumni Guide outside King's College, on King's Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Corpus Christi College
Trumpington Street, Cambridge
Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Queens' College
Silver Street, , Cambridge
Visit The Eagle pub—where history lives in every corner, from WWII airmen to the scientists of the nearby Cavendish Laboratory. With over 400 years of history, this pub holds countless remarkable stories.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Backs
Queen's Road, Cambridge
Discover the place that put Cambridge on the map of the scientific world—a place that changed the history of science and the history of humanity as well.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity College
31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge
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
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. John's College
St. John's St., Cambridge
Hear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: King's College Chapel
King's Parade, Cambridge
Walk along by the famous College Backs while you learn about the history of King's College and how it is related to three different King Henrys
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Senate House
Senate House Hill, Cambridge
Home of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station
Mill Lane, Cambridge, England CB2 1RS
Admire the magnificent profile of St John's College, known for its grand architecture and notable alumni. A perfect blend of history and beauty along the River Cam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mathematical Bridge
Queens' College, Cambridge
##IMPORTANT: this option must be selected as an upgrade of the walking tour ticket. Please, make sure that you select it. The visit of the chapel is self-guided at the end of the 90 minutes walking tour, and it is not supervised by our official guide. The duration of the visit is a basic approximation, but you can leave the chapel when you prefer.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Darwin College
Silver Street, Cambridge
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gibbs' Building
King's Lane, Cambridge, England CB2 1TL
After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, take a short break before heading to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station. Your punting tour will begin 2 hours after the start of the walking tour if you have not purchased access to King's College Chapel, or 3 hours after the start if you have purchased access to the Chapel.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Clare College
Clare College Trinity Lane, Cambridge
Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Trinity College
31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge
Following the walking tour, you will be punted along the River Cam past 8 colleges and 9 bridges while your local student-guide explains famous Cambridge history and anecdotes about each landmark. Start your tour by gazing 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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridge of Sighs
St John's College, Cambridge
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of King's College and its Neoclassical neighbour, the Gibbs Building — one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge — from a new perspective.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Magdalene College
Magdalene Street, Cambridge
Listen to your chauffeur describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
- The punting station can cater for wheelchair users providing they can communicate how best to assist them, or have a carer with them who can do so
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
- Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
- Enjoy a chauffeured punting tour along the River Cam
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Redemption Instructions
Please present your ticket to your guide at the meeting point in front of King's College Main Gate. The guide will be wearing a blue uniform item, hat, or scarf with the Alumni Tours heraldic crest. We recommend arriving at least 5 minutes early to allow time to locate your guide and check in.
- Your punting tour will depart 2 hours after the start of your walking tour, or 3 hours after if you have added King's College Chapel.
Punting departs from Scudamore's, Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and provide the lead traveller’s name, mentioning that the booking is with "Alumni Tours".
##IMPORTANT: (the company cannot take responsibility for issues caused by not following these guidelines):
Late arrivals cannot be refunded. Once the tour starts, the guide cannot be contacted. Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are fully refundable, unless otherwise agreed, especially for large groups.
Snacks and drinks are allowed, but not inside college buildings.
The walk lasts 90 minutes at a steady pace and includes uneven surfaces. Wheelchair users are welcome, but the tour is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
No scheduled toilet breaks. If you leave the group for an extended time, you may not be able to find them again upon your return. This is at the customer’s own risk.
Dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear. Bring water in warm weather.
Standard tours are conducted in English, but guides come from a cosmopolitan mix of students and alumni; please be prepared for a variety of accents.
Pets are not permitted inside colleges, except for guide dogs.
Complaints must be directed to management by phone or email. Please do not address complaints to the guide, as they are not authorized to handle them.
Follow the guide’s instructions and local safety rules. Inform your guide if unwell
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Cambridge Alumni Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.