Private group tours of Cambridge

For those who are on tighter schedules or who just want a flavour of what the city can offer a 1 hour tour is ideal. Our trained guides can explain the origins of the city and University, the difference between the University and colleges and relate some of the fascinating stories regarding the famous people connected with Cambridge whilst looking at some of the most important and impressive sites Cambridge has to offer.

For those who want to explore Cambridge in more detail. In addition to the above, our guides will be able to include more of the central sites and cover some of the colleges in more detail, with internal visits if available (these may be subject to an additional charge).

Recommended as the best way to get the most out of your visit. You will cover the most important aspects of the city, University and colleges. Internal visits to colleges will be included where available (these may be subject to an additional charge). There will be plenty of opportunity for questions en route and time to explore areas of particular interest in more detail.

The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art museum of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1816 by the bequest of the VIIth Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion, it has been described as "one of the greatest art collections of the nation and a monument of the first importance". The collection includes works of art and antiquities of national and international importance, among them antiquities from Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; applied arts including English and European pottery and glass, furniture, clocks, fans, armour, Chinese, Japanese and Korean art, rugs and samplers; coins and medals; illuminated manuscripts, rare printed books; paintings including masterpieces by Domenico Veneziano, Titian, Veronese, Rubens, Van Dyck, Canaletto, Hogarth, Gainsborough, Constable, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cezanne and Picasso and a fine collection of 20th century art; miniatures, drawings, watercolours and prints.
Group tours- the perfect introduction to this magnificent collection- can be booked from 14.30 (duration one hour). Availability is limited so please book early.

Looking for something different? We also offer Treasure Hunt tours, ghost tours and can tailor our standard tours to emphasise a variety of different themes. Click here to see some of the most popular.

If you have more time to explore Cambridge and the area we can also arrange half- or full-day coach tours of the region. We can arrange itineraries, book coaches and advise on meal stops.

Many of our guides give talks to groups on a variety of subjects which can be illustrated with slides if requested. We also arrange after-dinner speakers; fees for both services are negotiable, call 01223 457574 or e-mail tours@cambridge.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.

If you have booked a guided tour, or are just visiting and need to find out the routes to the official coach setting-down points and coach parks, please click on the picture to the left to download the coach parking PDF leaflet.