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Cambridge | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt Kings College
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$75.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This combined package has it all. Our guides, Cambridge alumni or students, blend personal experiences with a passion for the city's history and architecture. Our 90-minute tour covers highlights like the Corpus Clock, the Eagle Pub, the Old Cavendish Laboratory, Queens’ College and the Mathematical Bridge, King’s College from the Backs, Trinity College, Trinity Hall and St. John’s College, Gonville and Caius, the Senate House.
You also have the option to enter King's College chapel for the ultimate Cambridge experience!
Secondly, enjoy a 45-minute punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.
Please note, that while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts have umbrellas and blankets available for poor weather conditions.
You also have the option to enter King's College chapel for the ultimate Cambridge experience!
Secondly, enjoy a 45-minute punting tour that showcases eight renowned Cambridge colleges, from Darwin to Magdalene, and highlights nine picturesque bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.
Please note, that while our walking tour is wheelchair/stroller accessible, our punting tours are not. However, customers can be accommodated with seat cushions. The punts have umbrellas and blankets available for poor weather conditions.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English Tour
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on the tour
- Enjoy a 90-minute College Walking Tour led by University of Cambridge Alumni/Students
- Learn about famous alumni who have studied at the University of Cambridge
- See famous landmarks like the Cavendish Laboratory where over 20 Nobel Prizes were awarded
- Enter King's College Chapel and grounds (IMPORTANT: make sure you have booked the option)
- Unplanned and unscheduled breaks, such as bathroom stops
- This walking tours takes place outdoors. Indoor access to structures is not included unless booked
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Gather outside the entrance of King’s College on King's Parade. On busy days, look for a blue flag.
Your guide is in royal blue attire, such as a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt with a shielded crest. If you're having trouble finding them, please, approach anyone in this attire and kindly ask.
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.
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Meet your Alumni Guide outside King's College, on King's Parade. They will be wearing a blue hat with the Alumni Tours logo on (or other item of Alumni Tours uniform), and will check you in for your tour
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Learn about the fascinating story behind the design of this famous clock, noticing the details than an uninformed observer could easily miss!
- 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 (pass by)
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Queens' CollegeHear about the reason why this is Queens' College rather than Queen's, and discover the myths that abound about the nearby Mathematical Bridge
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The BacksWalk 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
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Trinity CollegeHome of some of the most famous Alumni, hear a student's take on the rivalry between Trinity and St John's!
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Senate HouseGet 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.
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King's College ChapelIMPORTANT: 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.
- After experiencing the above (and more!) on the walking tour, have a short break and walk to Scudamore's Mill Lane punting station, where a manager will meet you and direct you to the departure point for your punting tour! (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- Sit back and appreciate your excellent view of the bridge that somehow manages to get a graceful arch from a series of straight timbers! (pass by)
- Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of one of the most famous colleges in the University of Cambridge from a new perspective. (pass by)
- Listen to your guide describe the second-oldest surviving college of the University, which was one of the first to accept women as undergraduate students. (pass by)
- Learn about the history of the college where Stephen Hawking completed his PhD, all while relaxing as your chauffeur punts you expertly along the river. (pass by)
- Relate to Queen Victoria as you look upon the bridge that was said to be one of her favourite spots in the city! (pass by)
- Complete your tour of the College Backs with Magdalene, known as one of the most traditional of the colleges. Make the most of these last few minutes to ask your knowledgeable guide any final questions to satisfy your curiosity! (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Cambridge | Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/opt Kings College
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$75.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!