Walking Tour of the Sights and Highlights of Cambridge
Overview
We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of mediaeval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of the human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries, and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University.
Inclusions
- Advice on the tourists' further stay in the city after the tour, e.g. what to do, where to eat.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Bene't's Church (Church of England), Benet Street, Cambridge CB2 3PT England
Look at the oldest church in Cambridge; its pre-Norman tower is a thousand years old. Talk about its history and the art of bell-ringing. Then explore a medieval pub across the road and find out what its claim for fame is.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College, Cambridge CB3 9ET England
Admire the iconic Cambridge bridge and hear the stories about its construction and punting on the river Cam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Free School Lane, Free School Ln, Cambridge CB2, UK
See the building of the first physics laboratory in Cambridge and learn about some groundbreaking discoveries that were made here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Silver Street, Silver St, Cambridge, UK
Admire the old buildings of Queens' College and talk about its past and present.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: King's Parade, Cambridge CB2, UK
Marvel at the iconic buildings of the world-famous King's College, the Senate House, and Great St. Mary's Church, absorb the atmosphere and listen to fascinating stories of the university's past and present.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trinity Street, Trinity St, Cambridge CB2, UK
Wonder at the gate of Trinity College, and hear intriguing tales about the college, its cheeky students, and renowned scholars.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Johns Street, St Johns St, Cambridge CB2, UK
Meet the mysterious characters on the gate of St. John's College and find out who they are.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Christ's College, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3BV England
The grounds of a Cambridge University college, beautiful inner courts and the chapel.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for people with difficulty walking unless they are in a wheelchair
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- The tours take place outside, in the open air, and travellers may choose to wear masks at their own discretion. Contact details of all the participants are kept confidentially for tracking and tracing purposes.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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I liked everything! However, learning about local people who left their positive traces in history of people, whether on a grand or modest scale, was very exciting and heart-warming. Loved the beautiful commons orchard! Irina Abnizova, 15 years in Cambridge, and still learned the new things a...
I liked everything! However, learning about local people who left their positive traces in history of people, whether on a grand or modest scale, was very exciting and heart-warming. Loved the beautiful commons orchard! Irina Abnizova, 15 years in Cambridge, and still learned the new things about this cosy city. Thank you, Tanya!Can't recommend this tour enough! We could have spent all day listening to Tatiana's stories. She's impressively knowledgeable and very friendly. We look forward to going back to Cambridge and spending more time with her!
Can't recommend this tour enough! We could have spent all day listening to Tatiana's stories. She's impressively knowledgeable and very friendly. We look forward to going back to Cambridge and spending more time with her!Enjoyed an informative and interesting 1.5hr tour. Our guide, Tanya, was extremely knowledgeable and flexible to our interests and needs. Would highly recommend.
Enjoyed an informative and interesting 1.5hr tour. Our guide, Tanya, was extremely knowledgeable and flexible to our interests and needs. Would highly recommend.Tatiana is an amazing tour guide. I really loved hearing the history of Cambridge full of fascinating stories about interesting people and places. Tatiana is very friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. I’m planning to be a regular visitor on her tours.
Tatiana is an amazing tour guide. I really loved hearing the history of Cambridge full of fascinating stories about interesting people and places. Tatiana is very friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. I’m planning to be a regular visitor on her tours.I have attended a few guided walks in Cambridge conducted by Tatiana and I have enjoyed every single one. You could listen to Tatiana’s narratives for hours and never get bored.
I have attended a few guided walks in Cambridge conducted by Tatiana and I have enjoyed every single one. You could listen to Tatiana’s narratives for hours and never get bored.A wonderful tour full of curious stories about places we rush past almost every day and hardly notice. The two hours of walking around and learning many interesting facts while listening to Tania were neither tiring nor overwhelming. I'm definitely looking forward to Tania's other tours of Cambri...
A wonderful tour full of curious stories about places we rush past almost every day and hardly notice. The two hours of walking around and learning many interesting facts while listening to Tania were neither tiring nor overwhelming. I'm definitely looking forward to Tania's other tours of Cambridge and beyond!