Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling in the world and even a Rubens, once the most expensive painting ever purchased. It is easy to see why numerous Kings and Queens have visited, and why your visit cannot be complete without entering!

This tour will introduce you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlight the city’s architectural wonders, with our University guides. On top of this, the tour will enter King’s College!

Sites covered include the oldest church in Cambridge (1033), the oldest College (1284) and the laboratory famous for the discovery of DNA. Along with Cambridge landmarks such as the Mathematical Bridge and Senate house where graduation has been held for the past 300 years.

Additionally, our student guides will share their experiences of the college system and let you into local secrets.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please ensure you are on the correct tour by asking the guide at the start, as multiple tours leave from the same starting point.

No health restrictions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

King's College Chapel

Without a doubt, the highlight of your tour will be entering the stunning King’s College Chapel. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI himself, and successive English kings providing more and more ambitious additions (hence the name!). The chapel is home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, its is adorned with majestic stained glass windows, and there is even a Rubens painting (once the most expensive painting ever purchased).

30 minutes • Admission Included

Peterhouse

Peterhouse was the first College of the university, funded in 1284. The group will stop outside where you can admire the splendid College Chapel and learn more about famous students such as the poet Thomas Gray.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Entrance to Kings College (if options selected)

Gratuities

Kings College entrance if option not selected

Options

Including Kings College

Enter Kings College : Delightful 2-hour tour of Cambridge University with a professional guide, including entrance into Kings College

London Collection / Return

Luxury Minibus (16 Seater): This will meet outside Gloucester Road Underground Tube Station at 8am, and return you back for 6pm. Limited availability.

Exclude Kings College Entrance

Does NOT include Kings College: Delightful 1.5-hour tour of Cambridge University with a professional guide, does not include entrance to Kings College

Reviews

4.86

2,001 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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128

Informative and engaging
nicolah898,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant, entertaining and informative tour with mark. Went with my teenage son and we both loved it. Great stories and would highly recommend
Excellent free tour
Trip32725612302,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sonja was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, she had photos of historical figures and some great local knowledge and tips. I have been on various free tours in different cities and countries and she was one of the best. I would happily recommend her to anyone else looking for a tour in Cambridge.
Cambridge rookies!
SP1970-2015,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son and I had a great informative Cambridge tour with our fabulous tour guide Mark. The two hours flew by. Mark was very friendly and well informed as you would expect. We were pleasantly surprised to find we were the only ones on the tour. This allowed us a more relaxed individual experience. We came away with a greater understanding of the history of Cambridge and also how the college system works. The tour overall was interesting and enjoyable, Mark brought the whole experience to life. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Thank you.
Great! Just go
RhSh,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just awesome. The right combination of fascinating facts and funny anecdotes. Charlotte was a brilliant guide and we all (including our 14 and 8 years old) agreed it was a great way to pass a morning in Cambridge
Great tour
Kenneth111,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with Paul. Lots of info in a pleasant manner. Thanks Paul.
Megan is a great tour guide
393mihail,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing, we went around with Megan for almost 2 hours, despite horrible weather. Megan was very knowledgeable, she had witty jokes, and a very friendly approach. She waited for everyone and made the tour feel inclusive. It was fun.
Cambridge through the eyes of local experts
sophieb961,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sonia was our guide and she took great care of the group. She was care full to surrounding noises to make sure we could hear her and her pronouciation was perfect. We learned a lot and despote the cold had a really good time.
Highly recommend!
rotems567,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time touring Cambridge with Charlotte. The tour was informative, comprehensive. And full of fun clever remakes on the history surrounding the city. Would highly recommend!
A beautiful sunny day in Cambridge
Mobile41511916479,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our guide Rachel was very friendly. She was very good at making sure she had a conversation with majority of us on the group, which was not an easy thing to do as our group was rather large. At times, it was difficult to hear her because of the size of our group. I felt Rachel could have managed the group a bit better so that we gathered together and heard her better. Nevertheless, I enjoyed that Rachel was able to give an insight to the students life in Cambridge when she shared her own experience in the college.
Good walking tour
ameyaathalye,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very good walking tour of Cambridge. Our guide Rachel was very informative. She covered Cambridge's history very well.