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See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the iconic university. They ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre at the Guildhall in central Cambridge. Your guide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo.
Itinerary
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1King's College
Meet your student guide at the front of King's College
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Our first stop is Great St. Mary's Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4The Backs
Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Review map of Colleges, opposite site of former New Hall College, now Darwin College, and learn about the journey of women as they fought to become full members of the university
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Queens' College
Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Stop at St. Catharine's College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8King's College
Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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