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The (abridged) Complete History of Cambridge Walking Tour
Cambridgeshire
About
From humble beginnings as the Anglo-Danish town of Grantabridge to the thriving city of Cambridge, we'll walk through over 1000 years of history in 1 hour as we tell the whole (slightly abridged) story of Cambridge.
Using maps, fun facts and a big dollop of humour; we'll visit key sites in our story and understand the development of town beyond what the tourists tours and guidebooks will tell you.
May contain: Anglo-Saxons, Fires, Vikings, Normans, Town vs Gown drama, Fairs, Kings, Queens, Common Land, Churches, Charters, Chancellors, Monks, Mayors, Markets, and a few beheadings.
If that wasn't enough, we're a local social enterprise promoting Cambridge history, culture and sustainable to...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Historical Humour
The story of Cambridge over a thousand years (in 1 hour!)
1 hour guided walking tour of Cambridge centre
Historical map booklet
We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
Meeting Points
Departure
St Bene’t’s Church
Find us at the gates of St Benet's Church, opposite the Eagle pub.
We'll be wearing white Experience Cambridge hi-viz jackets.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We start our story of Cambridge in the oldest standing building in Cambridge and learn about the Angles and Danes of Grantabridge who built it.
10 minutes
2
Market Square
How did Cambridge become a town and how was King John involved?
What was the town charter, why is the town hall called the Guildhall, how has it developed over the centuries?
How was the market so important?
How was the market laid out in medieval times?
3
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Originally St-Mary's-by-the-market, now the famous University Church, what's the story behind this building and the arrival of the scholars in Cambridge?
5 minutes
4
Sidney Sussex College
Monks, monasteries, reformation, regicide, a few beheadings.. what's not to love?
[no access to college - we are old townspeople after all]
10 minutes
5
St. John's College
A medieval public hospital, and scholars annoying monks, and the founding of the first college.
[Not entering the college or church - just looking from outside like the common townspeople we are]
5 minutes
6
Trinity College
A certain king pops up again, the wealthiest of them all, the world's most famous apple tree (sort of) and the invention of cat flaps.
All viewed from the outside.
5 minutes
7
Cambridge University Press Bookshop
Oldest bookshops, the right to print, Dr Caius' strange requests, the Senate House, the worlds most famous chimes.
5 minutes
8
King's College
On our way to our final stop we'll admire King's College (from the outside), with a few related facts about King's and Cromwell.
5 minutes
9
Old Cavendish Laboratory
Last stop, the 20th century's most important scientific discoveries, the secret of life, the town becomes a city, the future and the past.
The (abridged) Complete History of Cambridge Walking Tour
Cambridgeshire
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$14.00
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About
From humble beginnings as the Anglo-Danish town of Grantabridge to the thriving city of Cambridge, we'll walk through over 1000 years of history in 1 hour as we tell the whole (slightly abridged) story of Cambridge.
Using maps, fun facts and a big dollop of humour; we'll visit key sites in our story and understand the development of town beyond what the tourists tours and guidebooks will tell you.
May contain: Anglo-Saxons, Fires, Vikings, Normans, Town vs Gown drama, Fairs, Kings, Queens, Common Land, Churches, Charters, Chancellors, Monks, Mayors, Markets, and a few beheadings.
If that wasn't enough, we're a local social enterprise promoting Cambridge history, culture and sustainable to...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Historical Humour
The story of Cambridge over a thousand years (in 1 hour!)
1 hour guided walking tour of Cambridge centre
Historical map booklet
We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
Meeting Points
Departure
St Bene’t’s Church
Find us at the gates of St Benet's Church, opposite the Eagle pub.
We'll be wearing white Experience Cambridge hi-viz jackets.
