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Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Cambridge with Helen’s meticulously designed self-guided tour. Discover the city's academic spirit and architectural elegance, guided by Helen, a Chartered Geographer with extensive expertise.

Starting at the tranquil Christ’s Piece, this 2.5-mile trek passes iconic landmarks like the Fitzwilliam Museum, the medieval Round Church, and the picturesque Backs. As you navigate through cobblestone paths and lush green spaces, Helen’s narrative enriches your stroll with fascinating insights into the storied halls of the University's ancient colleges and vibrant market squares.

This tour isn't just a walk; it’s a deep dive into the heart of Cambridge, revealing secrets and stories at every corner.

What's Included

  • Check "BEFORE YOU GO" section of your e-ticket!
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
  • In-person Guide
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Drummer Street, Cambridge CB1 1NE, UK

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West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR, UK

This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around Cambridge at your leisure.

What To Expect

Christ's Pieces

The tour starts near the park, where you will get an introduction to the history and past of the city and its surroundings.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge (Pass By)

Emmanuel College has a reputation for academic excellence. Many scholars have passed through these gates, including John Harvard, who was baptised at the college chapel and later became a benefactor of Harvard University in the USA.
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Parker's Piece

Parker's Piece is a large public park located in the heart of Cambridge. It is named after Edward Parker, who donated a portion of the land to the city in 1613.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (Pass By)

walk through the University’s oldest museum will take you on a 4.5 billion year journey through time, from the meteoritic building blocks of planets, to the thousands of fossils of animals and plants that illustrate the evolution of life in the oceans, on land and in the air.
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University Museum of Zoology (Pass By)

The diversity of animal life is on display in the University Museum of Zoology’s brand new galleries. From moths to monkeys, mammoths to manatees, discover stories of extinction, survival, evolution and exploration.Collection Highlights - Cambridge’s largest resident – the 21m fin whale - The giant ground sloth - One of the most complete Dodo skeletons in the UK - Captain Cook’s conch
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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Pass By)

The collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology number more than 800,000 objects of outstanding research and historical value. In addition there are over 100,000 field photographs and negatives in the Photographic Archive, and over 30,000 fonds of historical documentary archives.
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science (Pass By)

The Whipple Museum's collection includes scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.
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The Pitt Building

he Pitt Building was constructed in 1833. It was named after William Pitt the Younger, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fitzwilliam Museum (Pass By)

The Fitzwilliam Museum is a neoclassical building completed in 1848. It has an imposing facade featuring grand columns reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman temples, a majestic dome and grand statues of lions either side of the entrance.
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Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Scudamore's Punting Company was founded in 1910 by Jack Scudamore. Jack was a boat builder who visited Henley Upon Thames royal regatta and saw that punting was popular amongst the upper and middle classes. Hear his history here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mathematical Bridge

The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge across the River Cam. It connects two parts of Queen's College.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corpus Christi College

Corpus Christi College, often referred to simply as Corpus, was founded in 1352 by the Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bene't Street

Bene’t Street is an old street in the city. It’s not commonly on the tourist trail, but for me, it’s one of the more interesting parts of the city.The street is named after St Bene't's Church.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's College Chapel

King's College Chapel is one of the most iconic and recognisable landmarks in Cambridge. The site was originally the floodplain of the River Cam, and later Medieval buildings.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

The Church of St Mary the Great, often referred to simply as "St Mary's," dates back to the 12th century, although the current building mostly dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cambridge Market Square

The Market Square is located in the heart of Cambridge's city centre, next to the historic Guildhall. The Square is home to one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College (Pass By)

Trinity College was founded in 1546 by King Henry the VIII and is the largest college in Cambridge by both land area and student population.
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The Round Church

The Round Church, officially known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was founded in 1130 by crusaders who had returned from the Holy Land.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate House (Pass By)

The Senate House is an example of Neoclassical architecture. It was designed by architect James Gibbs and completed in 1730.
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Garret Hostel Bridge

At this point, the surface of the River Cam floodplain is only 4m above sea level, and the riverbed is only about 2m above sea level. The coastline itself lies almost 50 miles away at King's Lynn.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cambridge University Library

It’s a relatively new building, dating from the early 20th century, but there are some lovely features in the internal architecture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Check "BEFORE YOU GO" section of your e-ticket!.
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour.
  • Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!).
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app.
  • Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need.
The following is NOT included:
  • In-person Guide.
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The minimum age to participate is 7..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Accessibility information for the Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Check "BEFORE YOU GO" section of your e-ticket!
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
  • In-person Guide

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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