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We’ve been leading our acclaimed Christian Heritage guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries.
Weaving together stories about the Cambridge characters who transformed the world (such as Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton), our guides will lead you through subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Itinerary
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Round Church Guided Walks (Pass by)
Please note that the below itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to provide you with the best tour possible on any given day.
Admission ticket free -
1The Round Church Visitor Centre
We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) church building, which predates the university. The church houses an exhibition and 20-minute film, and access to these are included in guided walk tickets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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We typically start by venturing down to the River Cam, where a clear sense of the town's origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Magdalene College
Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this. Magdalene College, where C.S. Lewis was based during his time in Cambridge, can also be viewed from the Quayside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. John's College
We stop to admire the exterior of the chapel and gatehouse of St John’s College.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Trinity College
We view the gatehouse of Trinity College, and Isaac Newton’s apple tree.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
We spend some time surrounded by the central University buildings: the University church, the Senate House, and Cambridge University Press bookshop, as well as the beautiful Gonville and Caius College.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Senate House
Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, where students graduate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8King's College
We view the exterior of King's College, including the magnificent chapel, from King's Parade.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Tours sometimes visit the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, where it is claimed the first Protestant sermon was preached in England.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Corpus Clock
We visit one of the newer additions to Cambridge's historic King's Parade and explore its significance.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
We stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, which is the oldest building in Cambridge, dating from c.1020.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Eagle
Opposite St Bene't's we see The Eagle pub.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Old dsCavendish Laboratory
We venture to the Old Cavendish Laboratory, site of significant scientific work and discoveries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge
Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Sidney Sussex College
Tours are sometimes able to go inside 1-2 colleges, but this is not always possible and we cannot guarantee this.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June). The tour route takes you through the centre of Cambridge, which includes viewing the exteriors of several colleges.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June). The tour route takes you through the centre of Cambridge, which includes viewing the exteriors of several colleges.
- Due to college restrictions, visitors with dogs will need to remain outside any colleges visited.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- The tour involves walking at a moderate to fast pace – please contact the provider to arrange a private tour if you require a slower walking pace.
- Not recommended for those with limited mobility.
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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.
- 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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