The 7 Best Guided Walking Tours in Cambridge

1.Cambridge University & Kings College Walking Tour By Alumni™

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,304 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $30Our pick

Alumni-led Cambridge walk with real insider stories, iconic landmarks, and optional King’s College Chapel entry, all outdoors for great value.

“Absolutely! Here’s a warm, thoughtful review of your walking tour in Cambridge with Annie, coming in at around 160 words: --- I had the absolute pleasure of joining a walking tour of Cambridge led by Annie, and I genuinely can't recommend it enough. From the very start, Annie’s passion for the city shone through—she’s not just knowledgeable, she brings history to life with the kind of charm and storytelling that keeps you engaged from beginning to end. She effortlessly blended fascinating facts with fun anecdotes, pointing out little details that you’d never notice on your own. Whether it was the secrets behind the colleges, quirky traditions, or local legends, Annie…”

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2.University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 104 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Cambridge University walking tour for $22, small groups, Round Church film, plus Senate House, Corpus Clock, and Cavendish Laboratory.

“I can't recommend this tour enough. Dave was just fantastic. He knew so much detail and shares it in a way that was so interesting. Totally 5* experiwnce”

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3.2-Hour Private University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $101

Cambridge private 2-hour walk with a student guide. Iconic college sights, great photo stops, tailored stories of science and traditions.

“Rita was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, which made for an enjoyable day”

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4.Classic Cambridge Walking Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Classic Cambridge walking tour with Green-Badge guide Taj, college entry, Cavendish Lab science, and finish on King’s Parade.

“This was a nice tour of the city, where its name came from, the old market and the University and Colleges. Our guide was knowledgeable of historical facts, and locations. We were especially impressed by the college town energy and recommend having this tour.”

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5.City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 365 days · from $37

Explore Cambridge with a self-guided quest app, escape-room style puzzles, and flexible start times, starting at Great St Mary’s Church.

“Our family had a great time exploring Cambridge over half term. Some of the puzzles were a bit difficult for the younger kids, but it kept the older kids interested and they actually liked a 'tour' around a city! Will look for more of these in the future.”

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6.Sightseeing Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Private 3-hour Cambridge walking tour with a local guide, focusing on colleges, courtyards and river views, route customization, and hotel pickup.

“The guide, Angie, was very friendly and meticulous in her explanations, detailing the history of some of the buildings and customising the route to suit our requirements - all in all, a great day's experience!”

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7.Haunted Stories of Cambridge – Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours · from $1,052Top rated

Private haunted Cambridge ghost tour for up to four, starting at Magdalene Bridge, visiting colleges, Round Church, and Market Square.

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