Cambridge Scholar Walking Tour

Led by current Cambridge University students — an inspiring, in-depth journey tailored just for you.

Cambridge Scholar Walking Tour

Led by current Cambridge University students — an inspiring, in-depth journey tailored just for you.

180 Minutes

Guided walk

Chinese or English

11 Colleges

8 Bridges

7 Libraries

7 Churches

No queueing

Food & Drinks Allowed

From £400 per person

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Cambridge Scholar Walking Tour

• Tour Duration: 120 or 180 minutes. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to ensure an on-time start.

• Language Options: Choose between Chinese or English guides.

• Scholar Guides: Every tour is led by a current Cambridge University student, trained and experienced in engaging, informative storytelling. Expect real insights, academic depth, and lively interaction.

• Student Life Experience: Learn what life is truly like for Cambridge students — from studying in ancient colleges to daily campus life.

• Group Size: Maximum of 19 people for a relaxed, interactive experience.

• Tickets Included (180-min Tour): All admission fees (worth ~£25 per person) included — no extra costs. Note: Some colleges or sites may occasionally close; entry is subject to availability on the day.

• Personal Refreshments: You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks.

• History & Academic Insight: Discover Cambridge’s 800-year legacy through the stories of its greatest scientists, writers, and thinkers.

Tour Routes

Two expertly designed walking experiences

120 minutes

Essential Cambridge Experience

A concise yet rich exploration of Cambridge’s most iconic landmarks.

- Queens' College (Mathematical Bridge)

- St Catharine’s College

- Pembroke College

- Corpus Christi College (Corpus Clock)

- St Bene’t’s Church

- Old Cavendish Laboratory

- The Eagle Pub (DNA Discovery Site)

- King’s College

- Senate House

- Great St Mary’s Church

- Gonville & Caius College

- Trinity Hall

- Clare College

- Trinity College Backs (Wren Library)

- Trinity College Gate (Newton’s Apple Tree)

- St John’s College

- Round Church

180 minutes

Cambridge In-Depth Experience

(Includes all required entry tickets and college access.)

Queens’ College (Mathematical Bridge)

St Catharine’s College

Pembroke College

Corpus Christi College (Corpus Clock)

St Bene’t’s Church

Old Cavendish Laboratory

The Eagle Pub

King’s College & King’s College Chapel*

King’s College Gardens*

King’s Bridge (River Cam)*

Great St Mary’s Church

Gonville & Caius College

Trinity College Gate (Newton’s Apple Tree)

St John’s College & Bridge of Sighs**

Jin Yong Memorial Plaque**

Round Church

Trinity College Backs (Wren Library)

Cambridge University Library

Sidgwick Site

Stephen Hawking Building

Darwin College

（* Some colleges or sites may close periodically; entry depends on conditions on the day.）

（** St John’s College interior access is limited to private groups of four.）

Cambridge Scholar Walking Tour

Interactive, personal, and led by real Cambridge students

Join our scholar-guided tour for a rich, story-filled journey through Cambridge. Each route is designed to blend academic insight, cultural history, and personal student experiences. With both 120-minute and 180-minute options, this is a flexible way to explore the city — perfect for families, friends, or aspiring students.

Every stop along the route reveals a new layer of Cambridge’s legacy, told through the eyes of those living it today. Learn, laugh, and see the city the way its students do — through curiosity, inspiration, and discovery.

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About the Cambridge Walking Experience

Step into centuries of history with our immersive walking tour. Wander through cobbled streets and courtyards, admire iconic college architecture, and uncover hidden corners that most visitors miss.

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is home to 31 colleges and 150 departments, producing 121 Nobel Prize winners and countless discoveries that changed the world.

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