Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
Enter King’s College! Established by King Henry VI, with successive King’s providing more ambitious additions (hence the name). The chapel has the largest vaulted ceiling in the world and even a Rubens, once the most expensive painting ever purchased. It is easy to see why numerous Kings and Queens have visited, and why your visit cannot be complete without entering! This tour will introduce you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlight the city’s architectural wonders, with our University guides. On top of this, the tour will enter King’s College! Sites covered include the oldest church in Cambridge (1033), the oldest College (1284) and the laboratory famous for the discovery of DNA. Along with Cambridge landmarks such as the Mathematical Bridge and Senate house where graduation has been held for the past 300 years. Additionally, our student guides will share their experiences of the college system and let you into local secrets.
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Exclude Kings College Entrance
Does NOT include Kings College: Delightful 1.5-hour tour of Cambridge University with a professional guide, does not include entrance to Kings College
What's included in Cambridge University With Alumni: Optional Kings College Entrance
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
King's College Chapel
Without a doubt, the highlight of your tour will be entering the stunning King’s College Chapel. The foundation stone was laid by King Henry VI himself, and successive English kings providing more and more ambitious additions (hence the name!). The chapel is home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, its is adorned with majestic stained glass windows, and there is even a Rubens painting (once the most expensive painting ever purchased).
Peterhouse
Peterhouse was the first College of the university, funded in 1284. The group will stop outside where you can admire the splendid College Chapel and learn more about famous students such as the poet Thomas Gray.
Pembroke College
The tour will stop outside of Pembroke College - the third oldest College in Cambridge - where our knowledgeable student guide will tell you about its history, including details about the College's Chapel, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. While admission is free the College doesn't admit groups larger than 6, hence we suggest that you return here after the tour with all the historical insight in mind.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Entrance to Kings College (if options selected)
- Gratuities
- Kings College entrance if option not selected
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please ensure you are on the correct tour by asking the guide at the start, as multiple tours leave from the same starting point.
- No health restrictions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet at 11 Kings Parade, in front of a store called Fudge Kitchen. We are easy to spot from the bright green umbrella! There will be multiple tours leaving at the same time, you must check with your guide that you are on the "Cambridge University & City tour" with Footprints Tours.
End Points
- We generally finish in front of the main gate of Trinity College which is just 3 minutes down the road from our starting point.
