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I want you enjoy this tour, so it's full of dark, romantic, funny stories and dismal jokes...all designed to tell the amazing tale of Cambridge and its world famous university, in a way that's fun and unforgettable.
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 at the top of a tiny tower shook 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)
- 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
- the river Cam and its charming BRIDGES
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet by the black railings outside the beautiful old white building (Senate House), opposite the corner bookshop at no. 1 Trinity Street, across the street from the big yellow stone church with the tall clock tower (Great St. Mary’s)
Itinerary
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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 -
1Corpus 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 -
2Eagle
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 -
5The 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
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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