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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
(48) Reviews
Cambridge
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
I want you to enjoy this tour, so we'll see the most stunning landmarks, and you'll hear some of the darkest, most romantic and wonderful historical stories, for an experience of Cambridge and its world-famous university that you won't forget!
We'll walk through the historic City Centre and the Backs, as close as possible to the action.
YOU'LL HEAR
- how Cambridge University began as a bunch of religious schools more than 800 years ago, because of a bloody riot in Oxford
- how it has taught and hosted countless famous people who changed the world
- how a religious scholar scribbling at the top of a tiny tower shook the whole of Europe
- The despicable reason why our two greatest colleg...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All your questions answered.
The price covers the entire walking tour with live guide
Recommendations for dining, other activities
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
Tips / gratuities are always welcome, but at your discretion
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Trinity St
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
2
King's College
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
3
Corpus Clock
This must be the most disgusting clock you;ve ever seen, which makes it strangely attractive. There's much, much more than meets the eye...
5 minutes
4
Eagle
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...
10 minutes
5
Old Cavendish Laboratory
Once 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.
5 minutes
6
Queens' College
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)
7
Silver Street Bridge
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.
10 minutes
8
The Backs
We'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.
10 minutes
9
Garret Hostel Bridge
We'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,
10 minutes
10
Trinity College
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
11
St. John's College
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
The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student
(48) Reviews
Cambridge
About
I want you to enjoy this tour, so we'll see the most stunning landmarks, and you'll hear some of the darkest, most romantic and wonderful historical stories, for an experience of Cambridge and its world-famous university that you won't forget!
We'll walk through the historic City Centre and the Backs, as close as possible to the action.
YOU'LL HEAR
- how Cambridge University began as a bunch of religious schools more than 800 years ago, because of a bloody riot in Oxford
- how it has taught and hosted countless famous people who changed the world
- how a religious scholar scribbling at the top of a tiny tower shook the whole of Europe
- The despicable reason why our two greatest colleg...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All your questions answered.
The price covers the entire walking tour with live guide
Recommendations for dining, other activities
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
Tips / gratuities are always welcome, but at your discretion
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Trinity St
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)