Highlights
We’ve been leading our acclaimed Christian Heritage guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries. Weaving together stories about the Cambridge characters who transformed the world (such as Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton), our guides will lead you through subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Return Details
- We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Round Church Guided Walks
The Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge
Please note that the below itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to provide you with the best tour possible on any given day.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Round Church Visitor Centre
Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge
We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) church building, which predates the earliest college by 150 years. The church houses an exhibition and 20-minute film, and access to these are included in guided walk tickets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Magdalene Bridge
Magdalene Street, Cambridge
We typically start by venturing down to the River Cam, where a clear sense of the town's origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Magdalene College
Magdalene Street, Cambridge
We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. As well as admiring the beautiful courts and chapels, we hope to offer you some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. John's College
St. John's St., Cambridge
We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. Outside of university term time, this often includes St John's and, if the tour enters St John's, the admission fee is included in the tour price.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinity College
31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge
We stop outside Trinity College to admire the gatehouse and Isaac Newton's apple tree.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Senate House
Senate House Hill, Cambridge
We spend some time surrounded by the central University buildings: the University church, the Senate House, and Cambridge University Press bookshop, as well as the beautiful Gonville and Caius College.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: King's College
King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, where students graduate.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Edward's Church (Church of England)
St Edward's Passage, , Cambridge
We view the exterior of King's College, including the magnificent chapel, from King's Parade.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Corpus Clock
58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Tours sometimes visit the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, where it is claimed the first Protestant sermon was preached in England.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
Benet Street, Cambridge
We visit one of the newer additions to Cambridge's historic King's Parade and explore its significance.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Christ's College
St Andrew's Street, Cambridge
We stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, which is the oldest building in Cambridge, dating from c.1020.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sidney Sussex College
Sidney St., , Cambridge
Opposite St Bene't's we see The Eagle pub.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
St. Marys Passage, King's Parade, Cambridge
We venture to the Old Cavendish Laboratory, site of significant scientific work and discoveries.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- The tour involves walking at a moderate to fast pace – please contact the provider to arrange a private tour if you require a slower walking pace.
- Due to college restrictions, visitors with dogs will need to remain outside any colleges visited.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June).
- Not recommended for those with limited mobility.
- Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre
Redemption Instructions
Your guided walk will begin inside the Round Church Visitor Centre. Please come inside the Round Church and check in at the welcome desk ahead of the scheduled start time. Please note that we do not have any toilet facilities available at the Round Church. Tours last 90-120 minutes.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements (min. 2 people per tour). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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