London: King's College London Guided Tour

Explore King's College London on a guided tour. Discover the university's history, visit iconic buildings, and learn about its world-leading reputation in various fields.
Meeting Point:
Somerset House East Wing Entrance, Strand Campus

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Tour Hours:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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Inclusions:
✓ 1.5-hour student-led walking tour (covering the Strand Campus, Somerset House, Maughan Library, Bush House, and more)
✓ 0.5-hour interactive Q&A with current King’s students

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Post-Tour Freedom:
After the guided tour, you can stroll along the Thames, visit Covent Garden, or enjoy London’s theatre district just steps away from campus.

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Tour Overview:
Step into King’s College London, founded in 1829 and one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Situated along the River Thames, KCL’s campuses blend historic architecture with modern learning spaces, offering a unique academic environment at the center of London.

Your tour begins at the Strand Campus, adjacent to Somerset House, a historic and cultural landmark. Walk through the Maughan Library, housed in a stunning neo-Gothic building, and continue to Bush House, the former headquarters of the BBC World Service and now home to King’s global education hub.

Visit iconic teaching and research spaces in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, while learning about KCL’s world-leading reputation in medicine, law, and international relations.

Along the way, your student guide will share stories of notable alumni—from Florence Nightingale to Nobel laureates and contemporary political leaders—and offer insights into student life, societies, and traditions like the lively King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) and varsity sports competitions against UCL.

Whether you are inspired by history, law, medicine, or global affairs, this tour offers an insider’s glimpse into King’s College London—where heritage, research, and city life converge.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.