Secrets of King’s College Cambridge, Hawking, Darwin, Newton

4.0
(8 reviews)

40 to 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join a local historian as we dive deep into the history of the picturesque town of Cambridge and explore the extraordinary inventions of the city! Enjoy Cambridge on your city break from London and explore the innovations and architectural highlights of this picturesque city.

On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll learn about the King's Parade as well as get more insight into Cambridge's rich graduation ceremony and its bizarre traditions. 

Visit the Corpus Clock and try to find the mythical creature on it, while discovering the history of this unique and wonderful invention. 

Walk around Cavendish Labs, and Fitzbillies, and enjoy a pub crawl through the nooks and crannies of The Eagle's Pub, steeped in history with incidents of genius celebrations to great war stories.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile Device

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at King's parade opposite Great St Mary's Church

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 40 to 50 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Get intimate with Cambridge's rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Corpus Clock

    Learn about this unique and wonderful invention and try to find a mythical creature on it!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The pub has its own stories of genius celebrations and war stories to offer you.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We learn how science's biggest breakthroughs in the field of physics and biology were achieved here.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cambridge

    Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race's History? Let's take a pause at the photography shop!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Treat yourself to a yummy helping of cakes and Chelsea buns from the most loved bakery here.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Wander around the third oldest colleges and discover its gems as the last treat of this tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vidi Guides

Tags

Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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