Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel
Cambridge University was founded by Oxford scholars who escaped the town/gown riots in the 13th century, and the two universities have enjoyed a friendly (sometimes not so friendly!) rivalry for many centuries. The most famous example of this is the annual Boat Race along the River Thames. As England’s two most ancient universities, they are often called ‘Oxbridge’.
Today the ‘modern’ city of Cambridge has a rich array of bookshops, cafes, pubs, live music venues, galleries, museums and scenic riverside parks. The banks of the River Cam are fabulous places for the summer months.
On this private walking tour through this world-famous city, your guide will help you uncover the many layers and stories of both Cambridge and its alumni including luminaries such as Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, and several prime ministers.
Enjoy the quaint, antiquated yet vibrant atmosphere – and enjoy stopping off for a pint at a local, historic tavern afterwards.
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Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel
What's included in Welcome to Cambridge: Private Tour including King's College Chapel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful medieval university city, situated on the River Cam in eastern England. The city dates back to 875, and the university was founded in 1209, making it the second-oldest university in England and one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Learn how Cambridge as a city and Cambridge University developed through the Middle Ages as a rival to Oxford at Cambridge Market Square. End your private tour with a well-deserved drink on us, at one of the historic local pubs in Cambridge.
St. John's College
See some of the city's most famous colleges and learn why each one is unique, like St. John's College, known for its choir and a plethora of famous alumni, among which Nobel Prize winners, prime ministers, princes and even saints. Stop to admire Great St Mary's, the University Church, the largest church in Cambridge that dates back to the early 1200s.
King's College Chapel
Enjoy a guided tour of the majestic King's College Chapel, famed for its intricate gothic architecture, stained-glass windows, and priceless artwork like the Adoration of the Magi painted by Rubens in 1634. Explore the grounds of King's College and walk down to the river Cam to enjoy "The Backs" lawn - a truly magical photo opportunity.
Inclusions
- King's College Chapel admission tickets
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- 1 drink per person at a historic Cambridge pub
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to make recommendations along the way
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout experience
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet you in front of the Guildhall, Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QJ, UK.
End Points
- Your tour ends at a pub along the route (likely in the historic harbour area), and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
