Walking tours

Cambridge guided walking tour

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£40.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Guided tour

Local touch

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Wheelchair access

Why you’ll love this…

You'll walk through the heart of one of the world's most famous university cities
It's an opportunity to discover the stories behind Cambridge's iconic colleges
Your guide will show you historic landmarks linked to Newton, Darwin, and Hawking
You can explore hidden lanes and lesser-known corners of the city
You'll experience Cambridge through the eyes of an expert local guide

What to expect

Discover the stories, traditions, and hidden corners of one of the world's most famous university cities on a guided walking tour of Cambridge.

Explore historic streets, renowned colleges, and iconic landmarks while learning about over 800 years of academic history. Along the way, discover the colleges that have educated some of history's greatest minds, hear fascinating stories about student life and university traditions, and visit locations connected to scientific breakthroughs and literary achievements.

Highlights may include King's College, Trinity College, St John's College, the Senate House, the Corpus Clock, the Mathematical Bridge, and the historic Eagle Pub.

Join this walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors and enjoy an engaging introduction to Cambridge's rich heritage, combining famous sights with lesser-known stories that bring the city to life.

What's included

Guided walking tour

Where

Great St Mary's, The University Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide outside Great St Mary's Church. Arrive 10 minutes before departure. Present your booking confirmation upon arrival.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This tour is wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended
Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day
The tour operates in most weather conditions
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
The tour involves approximately 90 minutes of walking with regular stops
Some areas of Cambridge feature cobbled streets and uneven historic surfaces
Entry to King's College Chapel is not included unless stated otherwise
Public toilet facilities are available near the meeting point before the tour begins
Your tour may be provided by a multilingual guide

Provider

WE ARE CAMBRIDGE LTD

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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