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Overview

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English

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We’ve been leading our acclaimed Round Church guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries.

Weaving together stories about the Cambridge characters who transformed the world (such as Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton), our guides will lead you through subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

The tour involves walking at a moderate to fast pace – please contact the provider to arrange a private tour if you require a slower walking pace.

Due to college restrictions, visitors with dogs will need to remain outside any colleges visited.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June).

Not recommended for those with limited mobility.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre

What To Expect

1

Round Church Guided Walks

Please note that the below itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to provide you with the best tour possible on any given day.

Admission Not Applicable
2

The Round Church Visitor Centre

We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) church building, which predates the earliest college by 150 years. The church houses an exhibition and 20-minute film, and access to these are included in guided walk tickets.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Student Ticket

University Walk for those with valid student ID.

Standard Ticket

University Walk for adults, teenagers and children

Reviews

4.92

285 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Cambridge history walk

    Lesley S,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Dave was amazing. The tour was 2 1/4 hours and we enjoyed every minute. It was fascinating and he had all the facts at his fingertips!

  • College walking tour

    Janice C,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The history of the Round church is covered as well as information about how the university was founded and the individual colleges.

  • Great guide, lots of information

    Nathalie L,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed our walk with Dave today. He gave us lots of information about how Cambridge evolved through the ages and about the colleges, their founders and their alumni. The only downside was that it also involved a lot of standing still, but Dave tried to make sure that this was usually in a spot where you can also sit down. Would highly recommend.

  • Heavy emphasis on theology

    SYED A,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The tour heavily emphasized on the religious and theological aspects of Cambridge rather than its world famous scientific work. Had I noted it earlier, I probably wouldn’t sign up for this tour. A few left the tour half way, we also left early.

  • Informative and...

    Alan K,

    May 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Informative and entertaining tour. Very knowledgeable about the history of the university. Great story teller.

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4.92
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