Shared | Cambridge Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour W/ Opt King's College Entry (2023)

Activity Details

This combined package has it all. Enjoy a graduate-led walking tour & punting tour showing you the most famous and prestigious Cambridge University colleges and landmarks.Your walking tour is led by Cambridge University students and graduates and your punting tour is guided by professionally trained local student guides.You also have the option to enter King's College chapel for the ultimate Cambridge experience!

Itinerary

Stop at: University of Cambridge
Details: 90-minute graduate or student-led walking tour of the most famous colleges and landmarks. The walking tour includes famous history, anecdotes and a deep authentic insight into Cambridge University student-life.
Duration: 1 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Admission Ticket Included

Stop at: Darwin College
Details: 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.
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Stop at: Queens' College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Mathematical Bridge
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

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Stop at: King's College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Clare College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Trinity Hall
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Trinity College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: St. John's College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Bridge of Sighs
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

Stop at: Magdalene College
Details: 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.
Pass by without stopping

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Inclusions

  • Guides wearing a blue hat or a blue coat with the coat of arms of Alumni Tours on it
  • Learn how to apply to Cambridge University from someone who has been successful
  • Enjoy a 90-minute Cambridge University college walking tour led by University students & alumni
  • Enter Pembroke College and Trinity College backs (when available)
  • Enjoy a 50-minute student-guided punting tour (when you book this ticket option)
  • Learn famous Cambridge history & anecdotes
  • Entry to King's College Chapel (when you book this ticket option)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Change & Refund Policies

  • Free cancellation at or before 00:00 at least 1 day before the date of use
  • Cancellations made after 00:00 at least 1 day before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
  • Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted

How to Use It

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Departure Point for your Walking Tour:
  • The starting point for your walking tour is the front entrance of King’s College on King’s Parade, CB2 1SJ, and your guide will be wearing a royal blue uniform ie a royal blue jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
  • Departure Point for your Punting Tour:
  • The meeting point for your punting tour is Granta Moorings, 14 Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EX.
  • Meet the manager at the meeting point immediately after your walking tour has concluded. Your Punting tour starts 2 hours after your walking tour start time WITHOUT King's College and 3 hours WITH King's College. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
  • ***Note***
  • - Walking tours are not suitable for those unable to walk for the duration of the tour.
  • - Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
  • - Ensure you use the toilet before your tour as there are no toilet breaks throughout your individual experiences.
  • -Strict lateness policy: If you are late for your tour you will need to buy another ticket for another time slot.
  • Cancellations & Refunds Policy:
  • Cancel 24 hours or more in advance and receive a full refund. Customers must check in on time and at the correct meeting point or risk missing the tour and having to purchase new tickets. Traffic and train delays (or cancellations) will not entitle you to reimbursement or rebooking. Give yourself enough time to arrive a minimum of 5 minutes early.
  • Meeting point:
  • Details: Meet your tour guide wearing a royal blue uniform (cap, beanie hat or polo) at the entrance of King's College on King's Parade 5 minutes early.
  • End point:
  • Details: Meet our cashier at the meeting point who will get you booked on. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
  • Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.
  • Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
  • For inquiries:
  • 1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.
  • 2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.

Activity Essentials

Traveler Information

Adult: Age 18–64

Child: Age 3–12

Infant: Age 2 and under

Youth: Age 13–17

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Senior: Age 65–100

Note

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cambridge Alumni Tours - Pandemic Health and Safety Policy Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity. Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at our starting points. Social Distancing – We have reduced maximum capacity of our tours. Guests will stay at a safe distance during all points of our walking tour and guests will be seated further apart on our punting tours. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE and sanitise between each tour. Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour. Please refer to our cancellation terms.

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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