Kings College Cambridge University Guided tour

This event is for the members booked on the Cambridge weekend.

King’s College, one of the 31 constituent Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, is easily recognisable as one of the most famous sights in Cambridge. Lying between King’s Parade and the River Cam, the college was founded in 1441 by Henry VI. The building is regarded as one of the greatest examples of late Gothic English Architecture.

Experience the college world behind closed doors.

There are some steps involved so you will need sensible shoes.

Important: Self-guided or a private tour

We have the option of a self-guided tour where you just have an entry ticket and make your own way around.

But we do recommend the option of a private guided tour. We have hired professional guides who will guide us around. It’s a bit more expensive as we have the additional cost of a guide but this not only keeps the group together but our expert and passionate guides will take us on an enjoyable and engaging guided tour of King’s – full of interesting historical facts and fascinating stories, which you wouldn’t get on a self guided tour.

The Tour is around an hour. There is plenty to see! Some of the highlights include…

• The chapel that took 100 years, 5 King’s and 4 master masons to complete
• King’s College Chapel – the finest example of Perpendicular Gothic Architecture in Europe
• The magnificent fan-vaulted ceiling, largest of its type in the world
• The most complete set of 16th century stained glass
• Beautiful oak screen with the carved initials of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
• Ruben’s wonderful altarpiece, The Adoration of the Magi