Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel
Overview
Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard walking tour.
Unlike generic city walks, our guides share personal stories of student life, secret traditions, and the academic rivalries that shaped centuries of discovery.
You’re not just visiting a city of history and prestige—you’re walking in the footsteps of Newton, Darwin, and Hawking with someone who once studied where they did. When you select the option, enjoy exclusive entry to King’s College Chapel, the crown jewel of English Gothic architecture, or upgrade to a private bespoke tour with access to additional colleges.
Available in English, 中文, and Español.
What's Included
- Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Meeting Location
King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1SJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Senate House Hill
Cambridge CB2, UK
If you booked the option to enter King's College, your guide will bring you inside the chapel after the end of the tour.
What To Expect
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King's College (pass by)
Corpus Clock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eagle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old dsCavendish Laboratory
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corpus Christi College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queens' College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Backs
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St John's College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Senate House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's College Chapel
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that some parts of the route may be difficult to access due to uneven terrain, curbs, and other obstacles. We advise caution because of uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, especially in busy areas
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION).
- Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE).
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student.
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university.
- Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes.
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King’s Chapel will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Enter King's College Chapel (WHEN YOU BOOK THIS OPTION)
- Exceptional access to college gardens (WHEN ACCESSIBLE)
- Learn about the Oxbridge application process from a student
- Gain an insight into student life at an elite university
- Learn about Cambridge history and anecdotes
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
- Gratuities
- Indoor access to structures unless booked in advance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot complete a 90-minute walk
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- ##IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have booked the King’s College option in advance, as it cannot be purchased during the tour—only before or after the walk
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the tour. Please note that some parts of the route may be difficult to access due to uneven terrain, curbs, and other obstacles. We advise caution because of uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards. Please also be mindful of vehicles and bicycles, especially in busy areas
