Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by a University Alum

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1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

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 despicable reason why our two greatest colleges are bitter rivals

YOU'LL SEE:

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

- signs of a ghost story in the 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 histories

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

What's Included

Visit inside the colleges must be paid on site subject to availability and group size
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 and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet outside the railings of Senate House, opposite the entrance to the church

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approximately)
  • Senate House (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • King's College (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • Queens' College (Pass by)

    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)

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • Trinity College (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free
  • St. John's College (Pass by)

    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

    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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

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