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Classic Cambridge Walking Tour with Certified Guide

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About the activity

Explore Cambridge on a captivating walking tour led by a Green Badge Guide. Discover iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories of royals, rebels, poets and scientific pioneers.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • The visitor will get credible information and engaging commentary on the tour stops from the tour guide and will respond to enquiries along the way.
    • Internal sites visits and tickets not included
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Tour led by accredited green badge guide permitted to take you inside colleges
  • Commentary on Medieval Architecture Religion Royals Rebels Science in Cambridge
  • See University Town, Colleges Churches Chapels Museums and Beautiful Bridges
  • Walk in the footsteps of legendary figures like Newton, Darwin & Oliver Cromwell

Description

Led by knowledgeable, entertaining, and accredited Green-Badge guide Taj, this tour immerses you into Cambridge's history, legacy, and classic charm. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply looking for an inspiring walking experience, this tour brings Cambridge to life in an interactive and engaging way. You will see the city's most iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and quaint corners, learn about the origins of the university and town, see Cambridge College life from the inside, and hear tales of royals, rebels, religious men, poets and revolutionary scientists like Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking. You will also visit the Old Cavendish laboratory where discoveries like electrons and the structure of DNA were made, the famous Eagle pub, a thousand-year-old church, and a strangely captivating time-eating monster. The tour will conclude on Cambridge's most iconic street: King's Parade. Every step reveals the brilliance of Cambridge’s past and present.

The Tour begins inside the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre in the Guildhall on Peas Hill, and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Entry to a college is included at no extra charge (subject to College opening times).

Good to know before you go
  • The tours begin inside the Tourist Information Centre in the Cambridge Guildhall (enter from Peas Hill door on the west side of the building).
  • Walking distance on this tour is less than 1 mile (less than 1.5km) at a leisurely, strolling pace.
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible. Accessibility accommodations such as a rest break can be incorporated on request.
  • Service animals are permitted in all locations. Pet-friendly tours my be available on request by advance arrangement with the guide.
  • Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Cambridge Colleges are usually open to visitors, and most tours include a chance to step inside. Very occasionally, a college may close without notice. If that happens, a substitute stop will be added to the tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    6-17 years
  • Children
    0-5 years
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