Cambridge Walking Tours
with Cantab Tours
Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging guides for a walking tour of Cambridge and take in the best of this beautiful, historical city.
- Fully accredited and qualified tour guides
- Tours leave every day from the historic city centre
- Private walking tours available
- See the iconic sights — King's College, the Cavendish Laboratory, Senate House and more
Not Your Standard Tour
Cambridge, home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, is famous for its stunning historic colleges, world-renowned minds and world-changing discoveries. Our expert Blue and Green Badge Guides take you on an enjoyable, informative walking tour full of the extraordinary history and culture of Cambridge — past and present.
Our tours start from the Tourist Information Centre on Peas Hill and wander down the iconic King's Parade, past the historic colleges of Corpus Christi, St John's and Trinity, and along the stunning River Cam — taking in King's College, Senate House and the Corpus Clock. Every tour is unique and never scripted; our guides tailor each walk to the interests of the group.
Choose Your Cambridge Tour
Whether you have 90 minutes or a whole afternoon, take a look at our available options below and book your walking tour of Cambridge with Cantab Tours.
Cambridge Highlights Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging guides for our famous Cambridge Highlights Tour, taking in the iconic must-see sights in a 90-minute walking tour. Tours run every day.
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Private Guided Tours of Cambridge
For a more personalised experience, book a private walking tour with one of our expert guides. Explore the central Cambridge Colleges and other famous sights on a fully customisable tour.
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Guided Tours of King's College
Make the most of your visit to King's College with a Private Guided Tour. Book as a standalone tour of the college, or combine it with a tour of other Cambridge sights.
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Walking & Punting Combo Tour
No trip to Cambridge is complete without a punting trip on the River Cam! Combine a Walking Tour with a Punting Tour to see the historic city from another perspective.
Find Out MoreWhy Choose Cantab Tours?
Experienced
We've been delivering walking tours of Cambridge since the 1970s, and previously worked with Visit Cambridge for many years as their official guided tour provider.
Qualified
Every guide is accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding and proudly wears a Blue or Green Badge — training that takes almost a year to complete.
Entertaining
Our guides are a mix of Cambridge alumni and passionate locals who bring the city to life with real stories and a few of its best rumours — no boring, scripted tours here.
Value
Our Cambridge Highlights Tour is just £20 per person (£12 for children), and private tours start from £110 for up to 20 people.
What Our Guests Are Saying
★★★★★"By far the highlight of our day in Cambridge. We learnt a lot and felt hugely inspired and energised by her passion for Cambridge."
Private tour with Ruth
★★★★★"What a great tour of Cambridge! Sophie was knowledgeable, professional and fun, and sprinkled in lots of stories that made it personal."
Cambridge Highlights Tour with Sophie
★★★★★"If you want to know the history of Cambridge as well as the colleges, this is it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to hear."
Cambridge Highlights Tour guest
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