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Cambridge University Guided Tour

Step into the historic heart of Cambridge and discover its cultural heritage. On this guided tour, you'll get to know the city that inspired scientists, politicians, and writers. Cambridge University Guided Tour. We'll meet at the entrance to...

  • 2 hours
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Step into the historic heart of Cambridge and discover its cultural heritage. On this guided tour, you'll get to know the city that inspired scientists, politicians, and writers.

Cambridge University Guided Tour

We'll meet at the entrance to King's College at the selected time and spend 1.5 hours exploring Cambridge. During the tour, we will delve into a thousand years of history. We will start at Great Saint Mary's Church, dedicated to Saint Mary the Great, and see the room where Newton wrote his theory of gravity. We will also visit the pub where Watson and Crick announced a major discovery of the 20th century, as well as a contemporary clock that does not tell the time correctly. Throughout the tour, you will observe Gothic and Neoclassical architecture.

The student atmosphere in Cambridge is significant; hence, the tour guide will be a University of Cambridge graduate or current student with insights on the city's history and architecture. They will share what students engage in, including the “college parents” and May Balls, and interesting facts about each college, noting which is the most luxurious. We will see buildings from prestigious institutions such as Corpus Christi College, Trinity College, Pembroke College, and Clare College.

Additionally, you will visit Cambridge University Library and the Christopher Wren Library. Highlights include Queens’ College, King’s College backs, Clare College, The Senate House, Gonville and Caius College, St Catherine’s College, Great St Mary’s Church, The Eagle Pub, The Corpus Clock, and The Round Church.

Private Tour of Cambridge

If you prefer to explore the city with a guide just for you, we recommend booking a private tour of Cambridge. You will be able to explore the city at your own pace and visit at a time of your choice.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes

Location

Activity location

Byard Art, 14 Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ, United Kingdom

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