Cambridge University Walking Tour: Uncover 8 Centuries of History and Influence

Uncover 8 centuries of history and influence on a walking tour of Cambridge University. Explore the key ideas, people, and movements that shaped this world-class institution. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Round Church Guided Walks - Please note that the following itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to ensure the best experience possible on any given day.
  • The Round Church Visitor Centre - The tour begins at the Round Church, Cambridge’s most charming and, arguably, most beautiful church…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee included for the Round Church Visitor Centre.
Additional Information

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…

Location
The Round Church
Bridge Street
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cruiser53789483774
Jan 25, 2025
Fascinating tour - It was a fascinating tour, well-presented, entertaining & full of interesting information. Our guide, Dave, was excellent. Highly recommend it.
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K5069celucyc
Jan 12, 2025
Fantastic walking tour - We did the uni walking tour and really enjoyed it. Our fantastic guide David made the tour, sharing so much knowledge and interesting facts about the university and the city. We would highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore Cambridge. Lucy
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Charles_w
Jan 11, 2025
10/10 recommend - We absolutely loved the tour, Dave was a fantastic tour guide! Very informative and interesting - 100% recommend
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Petercv1011wq
Jan 5, 2025
More than history of University - It was about so much more than the origins and development of the University, although that was a main feature and included visits to some of the College's courtyards and buildings. Additional were key historical facts about the history and development of Cambridge, as we walked around, from pre Saxon times to current, including events, famous people and an encyclopaedic recall of dates. Tour guide Dave gave us a thoroughly absorbing and documentary commentary throughout the tour. Really good time.
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Judygw4683si
Jan 5, 2025
Story time with Ian - We had a great time! Ian is VERY knowledgeable and friendly. He has a wealth of stories! He’s also a brisk walker, so step quickly!
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Ryanj637
Jan 4, 2025
A must do in Cambridge - An amazing and very informative. The guide was so knowledgeable, you can see he studied history at Cambridge. He made Cambridge come alive.
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Dhayoungy
Dec 23, 2024
Do it! - My husband and I are from Seattle and we loved this tour. We were guided by John who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. I had visited Cambridge many times before but through this tour I was able to learn many interesting facts and stories that I had not known before. I particularly enjoyed learning about different Christians working at Cambridge — from Erasmus to C.S.Lewis— and how they have shaped the Christianity over the course of history. John’s tour covers Cambridge’s impact on the Reformation, development on science and humanities, politics, and many more through the Christian perspectives. Highly recommend this tour.
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Rjwagener
Dec 22, 2024
Superb Historuc Tour - Fantastic tour with insight into history and the development of the city and University. Visited some Colleges and their Chapels.
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Jenny_w
Dec 22, 2024
Wonderful walking tour of Cambridge - A fantastic insight into the city and development of the University. Visited a number of the Colleges and Chapels.
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309am_liem
Dec 19, 2024
Great quality for the price - We had a great tour with John! Very well researched and fascinating. About two hours long, he provided many interesting tidbits about the history of Cambridge and the University.
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