About this tour
Walk Cambridge's shadowed lanes on a 60-minute tour led by university alumni who know the city's unsettling history firsthand. No theatrical tricks—just documented accounts of apparitions, unexplained occurrences at centuries-old colleges, and the strange tales that locals still discuss. You'll finish near the city centre, ready for dinner or drinks to process what you've learned about the supernatural threads woven through this ancient university town.
Highlights
- Alumni-led narrative of Cambridge's documented ghost sightings
- Peterhouse incident that triggered national news coverage
- Corpus Christi College's dark historical events
- Haunted pub with persistent spectral reports
- Eerie 60-minute walking route through medieval streets
- Ends near restaurants and pubs in city centre
What to expect
Expect a straightforward historical walk with supernatural context rather than staged scares or props. Your guide, a Cambridge student or alumnus, will lead you through narrow streets and past college gates while recounting verifiable folklore and documented hauntings. The route covers uneven medieval pavements, curbs, and busy thoroughfares where bicycles and vehicles are common. You'll hear about persistent ghost stories tied to specific buildings and tragic events from centuries past, finishing near the lively heart of town where you can decompress over food or a drink.
Good to know
The full route requires a comfortable 60-minute walk on uneven surfaces; wheelchair users should be aware of terrain challenges and trip hazards. Strollers and service animals are welcome. Tours run in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. Gratuities are not included. Public transport is nearby if you need it before or after.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™ take?
- Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™ runs for approximately 1 hour.
- How much does Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™ cost?
- Prices start from AUD $550 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™ run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.