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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$54.22
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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)
- We'll look at Trinity, the greatest college in Cambridge, richest in Europe, and most prestigious in England, with 34 Nobel Prizes. If the Great Gate is open, we'll see the Great Court, where the famous race in Chariots of Fire took place. We'll mainly talk about the interesting statue over the front gate, and the dastardly tree just beside it. (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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Trinity College BridgeIF THE GATE IS OPEN, We'll go into the grounds of Trinity College and admire the wonderful Wren Library and palatial St John College student residence across the river. We'll also watch the punts making their way up and down the river from the bridge.
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Garret Hostel BridgeWe'll take in the gorgeous view of Clare Bridge and Kings College Bridge, and I'll tell you the tragic but romantic stories that lie behind them. I'll tell you about the damage caused by a famous nursery rhyme character. You'll also see the beautiful garden that inspired David Attenborough.
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The BacksWe'll see the wonderful, classic view of Kings College from the Backs, and learn about its founder, the weakest King of England ever, and how his strong, loving wife saved the day - time after time! * Please note: admission to the Backs is free, but not to Kings College.
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We'll see Queens' College from the river. This college was founded by not just one, but two rival queens of England: the Red Queen and the White Queen! We'll also talk about the most dangerous and famous man ever to come to Queens' College - Erasmus.
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Old Cavendish Laboratory[TIME PERMITTING!] Once the greatest centre of science in the world, this 19th century lab was where all the world's great scientists used to hang out. If the gate / door is open, we'll try to go inside.
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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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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
Cambridge, East of England, England, United Kingdom
$54.22
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
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!