Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™
About This Experience
Hear about the restless spirit said to haunt a local pub and the ghosts linked to some of the city’s oldest sites. Discover the strange events at Peterhouse that made headlines nationwide, and learn about the dark history of Corpus Christi College and the tragic fates that befell many there.
The tour ends near the city centre, close to the lively parts of town—just in time for a meal or a drink to shake off the spookiness of your journey.
Available in English, 中文, and Español.
Tour Itinerary
5 min
Cambridge is not just about folklore and ghost tales—it’s also a city of science. Discover how science and the supernatural come together in this remarkable city of explorers of the otherworldly.
10 min
Visit one of the nicest parts of Cambridge, which hides a darker past. Long ago, it was the site of horrific executions and terrible acts tied to heresy and witchcraft. Beneath its calm today lies a history of fear and suffering.
10 min
Learn about a quiet bookshop believed to be haunted by the friendliest ghost in Cambridge. Keep your senses sharp—something unseen may be close.
10 min
Stop and, if time allows, step inside the Eagle Pub—known for more than just pints and RAF graffiti. Hear the story of a deadly fire, and the presence said to remain ever since.
10 min
Walk across Free School Lane and sense the lingering darkness some say still hangs in the air. Many believe the energy of this place quietly permeates the street even today.
10 min
Learn about Corpus Christi, a college wrapped in silence but heavy with unsettling tales. Behind its dark walls linger stories of restless figures, unexplained noises, and shadows that don’t belong.
5 min
The oldest college in town hides the secret of the most famous and recent ghost haunting, which caught the attention of the whole nation. To this day, no one truly knows what happened.
What's Included
Included
- Learn about Cambridge folklore and supernatural encounters.
- Cambridge University Student or Graduate Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Please meet outside the main entrance to King’s College, on King’s Parade. Your guide will be wearing an item of royal blue clothing—such as a jacket, scarf, cap, beanie, or polo shirt—with the heraldic symbol of Alumni Tours on it.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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