Cambridge: City and University Tour including King's College
ID: GYG339406-603626
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Visit the iconic landmarks of Cambridge University and enter the famous King's College Chapel. Enjoy a walking tour with a Cambridge University student and see the world behind the institution's closed doors.
This Cambridge University and city tour introduces you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlights the city’s architectural wonders with entry to King’s College Chapel.
Start your tour from the city center and hear a brief timeline of all the interesting and peculiar things that makes Cambridge famous. Head to the city's oldest church, college, and the laboratory which has hosted important scientific milestones. Visit landmarks like the Mathematical Bridge at Queens' College and the Senate House.
The highlight of this tour is the stunning King's College Chapel. Home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, admire its majestic stained glass windows, and a Rubens painting. Learn about the chapel's long architectural history and relationship to former kings and queens.
During the tour, your student guide will share their experiences of the college system, tell you about the rowing frenzy at Cambridge, and let you into local secrets such as the protective measure some colleges take against the Night Climbers, one of the best known not-so-secret societies of the University.
Highlights
- Go inside the most famous College at Cambridge University
- Experience the main highlights of the city
- Learn more about student life and traditions
- Be impressed by the iconic university buildings
- Marvel at the vaulted ceilings in King's College Chapel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour takes place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Wait directly outside Fudge Kitchen (shop).
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
