Highlights
Our walking tour is one of the most unique and spellbinding experiences Cambridge has to offer: an entrancing walking tour among the most famous spots as well some hidden gems that our local tour guides will reveal. Grab yourself a tea or coffee for the journey and meet us at St Mary's Church and be prepared to follow in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Oliver Cromwell, John Cleese, Isaac Newton, M.R. James and Lord Byron. We will show you the landscape that inspired some of the greatest works of mankind, the University that nurtured the greatest minds and even the pub where Crick and Watson announced one of the greatest discoveries ever. As Cambridge locals ourselves, we take great pride in showing people from across the world our city and welcome you and your family to join us. It's our responsibility to look after you and avoid the signposts and scripts and leave you with unforgettable memory of the best City in the world.
About This Deal
Departure Point
Return Details
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: King's College
King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
Historical tour of King's College Chapel, regarded as one of the greatest examples of late Gothic English architecture. It has the world's largest fan vault, while the chapel's stained-glass windows and wooden chancel screen are considered some of the finest from their era. The building is seen as emblematic of Cambridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
St. Marys Passage, King's Parade, Cambridge
Historical tour of the university church for the University of Cambridge. As such it has a minor role in the university's legislation: for example, university officers must live within 20 miles of Great St Mary's and undergraduates within three. The church also hosts the "University Sermons" and houses the University Organ and the University Clock. The latter chimes the "Cambridge Quarters" which were later used by the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament ("Big Ben").
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Senate House
Senate House Hill, Cambridge
Historical tour of The Senate House, a 1720s building of the University of Cambridge in England, used formerly for meetings of its senate and now mainly for graduation ceremonies.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Corpus Clock
58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Historical tour of The Corpus Clock, also known as the Grasshopper clock, a large sculptural clock at street level on the outside of the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, in the United Kingdom, at the junction of Bene't Street and Trumpington Street, looking out over King's Parade. It was conceived and funded by John C. Taylor, an old member of the college.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Corpus Christi College
Trumpington Street, Cambridge
Historical tour of Corpus Christi College, it is notable as the only college founded by Cambridge townspeople.is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college includes the Master, the Fellows of the College, and about 450 undergraduate and 170 graduate students. The college was founded by William Byngham in 1437 as God's House
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Pembroke College
Trumpington Street, Cambridge
Historical tour of Pembroke College, the college is the third-oldest college of the university and has over 700 students and fellows. It is one of the university's larger colleges, with buildings from almost every century since its founding, as well as extensive gardens. Its members are termed "Valencians".
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Queens' College
Silver Street, , Cambridge
Historical tour of Queens' College, one of the oldest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most iconic and recognisable buildings in Cambridge. The college spans the river Cam, colloquially referred to as the "light side" and the "dark side", with the Mathematical Bridge connecting the two.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mathematical Bridge
Queens' College, Cambridge
Historical tour of the Mathematical Bridge, a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, United Kingdom. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens' College.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: King's College
King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge
Further historical tour of King's College with anecdotes from your student or graduate-guide.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Trinity College
31 Trinity Street, , Cambridge
Historical tour of Trinity College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII. Trinity is one of the oldest and largest colleges in Cambridge.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- We do not go inside the colleges
- Entry to Pembroke College and Trinity College Backs (when they are open)
- Authentic insight into student-life
- Historical Tour & Anecdotes
- University of Cambridge graduate or current student-guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Voucher Info
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