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The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge - By an Ex-Student!

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About the activity

Discover Cambridge and its University on a walking tour. Famous landmarks, amazing history and some hilarious / wonderful / dark / romantic hidden stories!

  • 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.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    Chinese, English, French, German (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1.5 hours - 100 minutes
  • Includes
    • Guided tour of Cambridge - see all the sights, from outside, hear all the wonderful and incredible stories.
    • Tour does not include:
    • Visits inside the colleges: available on demand, cost can be negotiated (£15-40 per person, depending on numbers + cost of entrance tickets where applicable).
    • Punting tour of the Backs: I will get you the best possible price, with the most famous and reputable company on the river. Tours last around 45 minutes and cost £20-£35 per person, depending on the number of people booking.
    • Pub lunch / dinner: I can recommend you a very good pub or restaurant.
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the history of Cambridge and its prestigious University
  • Hear the funniest and darkest tales behind the most respectable colleges
  • Find out about the great people who studied or taught at the University
  • See the picturesque Backs on foot or on a punting tour of the river
  • Tours are given by a local resident who is an ex-student of the University

Description

We'll walk through the historic City Centre and the Backs, seeing gorgeous landmarks.

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 atop a tower here ended up shaking the whole of Europe

- The dismal reason why our two greatest colleges are bitter rivals

YOU'LL SEE:

- the FRONT QUAD of a historic college (if open on the day)

- signs of a ghost story in an ancient pub, where the discovery of DNA was announced

- the RAF bar and the most famous bridge in China (really!)

- a small 19th century lab that was once the world's greatest science centre

- stunning LANDMARKS

- charming BRIDGES with romantic or funny histories

I'll make sure you ENJOY your tour. It's the most important part of the experience. You'll remember this tour, because the stories are so fun and amazing.

Have any special requests? Feel free to contact me. I can arrange anything from a visit to one or more of the colleges, to a wonderful dinner experience at High Table in one of the most prestigious colleges - depending on time and availability.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour involves walking around the city, on and off, for 90-100 minutes. Usually short stretches. Sometimes the streets or paths are a bit wet or muddy. Sometimes there's not much shade. Please come appropriately equipped for a comfortable and pleasant experience
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PUBLIC TOUR OF CAMBRIDGE

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF CAMBRIDGE

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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 is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
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
    18-64 years
  • Seniors
    65-99 years
  • Youth
    13-17 years
  • Children
    5-12 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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