An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll meet the colourful characters that shaped the university‘s 800-year history. Embark on an enchanting journey through the charming cobbled streets of Cambridge, where you‘ll see the university‘s iconic colleges and hear its rich history. Led by a Cambridge University graduate and expert tour guide brimming with historical anecdotes, you‘ll be immersed in the captivating tales of rivalry and discovery that has shaped this world-famous institution.
Along the way, you‘ll hear of the most lied-about bridge in Cambridge, the Mathematical Bridge, and about rivalries that fuel the university‘s competitive spirit. I‘ll tell you about the rivalry between St John‘s and Trinity College, the local upper and lower classes, and Cambridge and Oxford. From the grandeur of King‘s College Chapel‘s soaring spires to the characterful passageways past Trinity College, each stop unveils a different side of the esteemed institution.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Entrance to any paid attractions en route
Meeting Location
Cambridge CB2 1ST
United Kingdom
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Gonville and Caius St Mary's
Cambridge CB2 1SZ, United Kingdom
The tour ends between the buildings of Trinity College and Gonville and Caius.
What To Expect
King's College Chapel (Pass By)
King's Parade (Pass By)
Corpus Clock (Pass By)
Eagle (Pass By)
Jack's Gelato (Pass By)
St Bene't's Church (Church of England) (Pass By)
Corpus Christi College (Pass By)
Pembroke College (Pass By)
The Mill (Pass By)
Silver Street Bridge (Pass By)
Mathematical Bridge (Pass By)
Queens' College (Pass By)
Magdalene Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
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Activity code: C-110804P721
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