Classic Cambridge Walking Tour with Certified Guide
Description
Led by knowledgeable, entertaining, and accredited Green-Badge guide Taj, this tour immerses you into Cambridge's history, legacy, and classic charm. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply looking for an inspiring walking experience, this tour brings Cambridge to life in an interactive and engaging way. You will see the city's most iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and quaint corners, learn about the origins of the university and town, see Cambridge College life from the inside, and hear tales of royals, rebels, religious men, poets and revolutionary scientists like Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking. You will also visit the Old Cavendish laboratory where discoveries like electrons and the structure of DNA were made, the famous Eagle pub, a thousand-year-old church, and a strangely captivating time-eating monster. The tour will conclude on Cambridge's most iconic street: King's Parade. Every step reveals the brilliance of Cambridge’s past and present.
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An ancient church with title of being the cradle of English reformation. Hidden away in the little alleyway with two hidden gems. Visitors will know about the start of English reformation and break away from Catholic church and the martyr who were burnt at stake for Thier beliefs.
Visitors will see the ancient market going on uninterrupted for over thousand years. The Guild hall it's beautiful artistic gate symbols and the court of arms - sea horses, ships. Our story of the town and the university will start here. An delightful statue of eccentric Cambridge character will set the scene for more hidden gems along the path of the tour.
Visitors will have a chance to view the court of one the Cambridge university Colleges and hear about it secrets and famous alumni. (Subject to College opening days)
Visitors will see the Lab and hear about the world changing discoveries made here in Cambridge.
Visitors will enjoy the view of this amazing historical pub going back to 16th century as couching Inn. It holds memories many legendary airmen who socialised here during the second world war. It is pub where the discovery of the 'secret of life' of was announced. A ghost window that shall remain open why?
Visitors will have the chance to see the oldest church in Cambridge dated 1025 with intact Anglo-Saxon tower with strange holes and unique masonry.
An artpiece and timepiece wrapped in one, featuring the imposing yet fascinating "cronophage" ("time-eater"). Hear the story of its creation, and the famous scientist who designed it.
The visitors will have chance to see the most iconic building in Cambridge and hear about it's fascinating history of royal patronage.
Visitors will see the the Senate House of Cambridge University a beautiful neoclassical building which is made for graduation ceremonies. You will here about famous student prank that has become a legend it's own right. The visitors will also hear about mysterious degree ceremonies.
Visitors will see the famous great gate of Trinity - with many ancient symbols - and the Statue of the most famous English Monarch Henry the 8th who founded the college. You will hear about the great trinity men like Issac Newton and his time in Cambridge.
Visitors will see the famous Apple tree that commemorates the most famous scientist Issac Newton. Visitors will chance to look at room (external view) where he lived and also hear about his lesser known inventions.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(50)
Lovely experience!! Skillful and knowledgeable guide, full of anecdotes. Church's place in spiritual and academic community development! Iwaretok all guests in an attentive way!
We highly recommend Taj as your guide! Very knowledgeable in not just the history and background of Cambridge but also history in general. Lighthearted and witty, he made the tour personal and full of fun facts. We found Taj through the tourist information office after being shocked by the prices of some tours found online. So we felt very lucky!
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Great way to explore Cambridge
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we loved the interesting stories he told about the history of Cambridge and colleges
Fantastic tour, guide was amazing lots of good information we loved it. A great day in Cambridge we had
Great tour with a lot of information about the history of the city.
Really interesting, informative and funny! Great general overview of Cambridge.
Excellent guide, beautiful city The guide made a great effort to accommodate all ages in the group
Fantastic trip with a great guide would throughly recommend
Very nice and interesting tour
