05 Dec 2026 – Cambridge

Trip Details

Experience the very best of Cambridge on a private, Cambridge alumni-led walking tour, offering a deeper, more authentic understanding of the city than standard sightseeing experiences. Along the way, our guide reveals the traditions, rivalries, and quirks that define student life, alongside stories rarely found in guidebooks — from secret societies and formal dining rituals to modern student culture. This is Cambridge from the inside.

 

At the end of the walking tour we visit King’s College Chapel, where our guide will leave us to explore this masterpiece of late Gothic architecture at our own pace, taking in its stunning fan-vaulted ceiling, the elegant wooden choir, and the colourful stained-glass windows, some of which are over 500 years old. There will be time to explore independently, take a break and enjoy some refreshments (at your own cost).

 

After Kings College Chapel, experience a traditional Punt on the River Cam - Take in the beautiful views of some of Cambridge University’s most famous buildings, and the beautiful spaces in and around them, from the unique perspective the River Cam provides. Your private tour guide will chauffeur you along the mile-long section of river known as the College Backs.

 

A visit to the Mill Road Winter Fair is a must do! An annual celebration of community along one of the most diverse and vibrant roads in Cambridge. Usually held on the first Saturday of December, the Fair brings together local businesses and organisations, shops and stallholders, musicians, artists and dancers in one day of festival joy!

 

Ample free time to explore the Winter Fair and Cambridge City before returning back to London.

 

Tour operated by Travel Club

Ticket Sales End 04/12/2026

Tour Includes:

·       Executive minicoach with ISH Travel Club

·       Private Guided Cambridge Tour

·       Kings College Chapel Entrance (Self-Guided)

·       Private Cambridge College Backs Chauffeured Punt

·       Mill Road Winter Fair Visit

·       Ample free time for exploring

·       Assistance of an ISH Staff Group Leader

 

Tour excludes: Anything not mentioned in tour includes

 

Meeting Point: International Students House (Foyer), 229 Great Portland St., London W1W 5PN

Meeting Time: 07:45am

Finishing Time Approx.: 20:30pm ISH

 

Please aim to arrive at least 10-15mins early, we cannot hold the rest of the group for latecomers!

Don’t forget to bring your own oyster card (with enough credit) and/or contactless card for use on Public Transportation within London during the tour

 

Running order for the day will be emailed to all participants at least 7days prior to departure for UK day trips, for UK/Overseas weekend trips the running order will be given out at the pre-tour meetup (the meet-up date will be announced once you have booked and paid).

 

A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request – No ID No Entry!

 

It is your responsibility to check in advance that the above tour itinerary and/or timings are suitable for your own plans.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.     ALL TRAVEL CLUB Tickets are FULLY RESTRICTED / NON-CHANGEABLE / NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE / NON-EXCHANGEABLE / NO-SHOW PENALTIES APPLY. 

2.     All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trips are subject to availability.

3.     All Travel Club UK Day/Weekend trip tickets are released beginning of each academic term.

4.     All Travel Club Overseas Weekend trips are BY APPLICATION ONLY (check event page for application deadline).

5.     A valid University Student ID must be with you at all times and must be supplied/presented upon request. 

6.     PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH YOUR ACADEMIC EMAIL ADDRESS e.g. myname@KCL.ac.uk. As proof of student status.

7.     If you are unable to produce a valid University Student ID as proof of full-time student status, Travel Club and all tour suppliers involved reserves the right to reject your ticket and admission on the trip, NO REFUND WILL BE DUE. No VALID ID - No Entry, No Exceptions!

8.     AGE RESTRICTION minimum 18yrs+

9.     ALL TRAVEL CLUB TRIP TICKET PURCHASES ARE LIMITED TO ONE TICKET PER STUDENT PER TRIP. Multiple/extra ticket purchases for the same trip will be voided and no refund due.

10.  Please be aware that photography and/or filming will be taking place on all Travel Club Trips for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by International Students House for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed please speak with your Travel Club Trip Group Leader on the day.

11.  Full Travel Club Terms & Conditions on our website.

 

NB Each student wishing to attend a Travel Club trip must book and pay separately. Multiple ticket purchases for the same trip on the same order will be voided and no refund due.

 

Once you have paid, as additional proof of student status, all students must complete the Travel Club Mandatory Booking form link at the end of check out via the order status page. This link is also provided on your order confirmation email.

 

Please complete the Travel Club Mandatory Booking form link within 24hrs, otherwise your order/ticket(s) will auto-cancel!