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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student 20% OFF
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$43.38
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Overview
The Cambridge Walking Tour offers a captivating journey through one of the world's most renowned universities. This immersive experience combines stunning landmarks with intriguing historical tales that will leave a lasting impression.
- 🏛️ Walk through the historic City Centre and the Backs, getting as close as possible to the iconic sights.
- 📜 Hear how Cambridge University began over 800 years ago due to a bloody riot in Oxford and evolved into a prestigious institution.
- 🔍 Discover the stories of famous figures who studied here and how their time at Cambridge changed the world.
- 🕰️ Learn about a religious scholar whose writings from a tiny tower shook the foundations of Europe.
- 🏆 Explore the rivalry between two of Cambridge's greatest colleges and the surprising reasons behind it.
- 🌉 Visit the FRONT QUAD of a historic college (entry subject to availability on the day of your tour).
- ⚛️ See the Old Cavendish Laboratory, once the epicenter of scientific innovation in the 19th century, if access allows.
- 🌊 Admire the picturesque views of the river Cam and its charming bridges while discussing the history of Clare College.
- 📍 Enjoy recommendations for dining and other activities in the area, ensuring a well-rounded visit.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with pram/stroller-friendly options available for families with infants.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Public Tour
Public tour: An enthralling tour of the Cambridge's world-famous university. See the landmarks, hear the wonderful stories behind it all
Public tour: An enthralling tour of the Cambridge's world-famous university. See the landmarks, hear the wonderful stories behind it all
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Recommendations for dining, other activities
- The price covers the entire walking tour with live guide
- All your questions answered.
- Tips / gratuities are always welcome, but at your discretion
- Visits of the colleges are not included, but are available by separate negotiation with your guide, subject to availability and depending on the number of people in your group
Meeting point
We'll meet by the black railings outside the beautiful old white building (Senate House), opposite the corner bookshop at no. 1 Trinity Street, across the street from the big yellow stone church with the tall clock tower (Great St. Mary’s)
Return details
We'll meet by the black railings outside the beautiful old white building (Senate House), opposite the corner bookshop at no. 1 Trinity Street, across the street from the big yellow stone church with the tall clock tower (Great St. Mary’s)
- You'll find out about the crazy graduation ceremony that takes place inside the building. * Pass by without stopping means we can't go inside, but we will stop and look at it / talk about it (pass by)
- You'll hear about the foundation of the college, why colleges were founded, and what the founters expected in return! You'll be surprised about what kind of students attended the college after it was founded! * Pass by without stopping means we can't go inside, but we will stop and look at it / talk about it (pass by)
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Corpus ClockThis must be the most disgusting clock you;ve ever seen, which makes it strangely attractive. There's much, much more than meets the eye...
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This is Cambridge's second oldest pub, and it's full of amazing stories! DNA, a poignant war memorial and place of pilgrimage in a bar, a very tragic ghost story...
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Old Cavendish LaboratoryOnce the greatest centre of science in the world, this 19th century lab was where all the world's greats used to hang out. If the gate / door is open, we'll try to go inside.
- See the college founded by not just one, but two rival queens of England! Outside visit only, unless the old gate is open so we can peek inside the First Court. (Pass by without stopping means we can't go inside, but we will stop and look at it / talk about it) (pass by)
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We'll see Queens' College from the river, and also talk about the most dangerous and famous man ever to come to Queens' College - Erasmus.
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The BacksWe'll see the classic view of Kings College from the Backs, and you'll discover why this college is particularly famous in China! * Please note: admission to the Backs is free, but not to Kings College.
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Garret Hostel BridgeWe'll see the gorgeous views from the bridge, and I'll tell you the romantic and tragic secrets of Clare College, Cambridge's second oldest College, and its breautiful Bridge,
- See the Great Court, part of the most wealthy and prestigious college of Cambridge University. An institution so powerful that its Master is appointed by the Prime Minister himself. There's an interesting statue over the front gate, and a most interesting but dangerous tree just beside it * Pass by without stopping means we can't go inside, but we will stop and look at it / talk about it, and we'll be able to see the Great Court if the front gate is open (pass by)
- I'll tell you the story of the foundation of this most prestigious college, the second largest in Cambridge, and the despicable story behind the rivalry between St. John's and Trinity next door. * Pass by without stopping means we can't go inside, but we will stop and look at it / talk about it (pass by)
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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student 20% OFF
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$43.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!