Cambridge History Tour: Laugh and Learn

Discover the captivating history of Cambridge on the most entertaining history tour in town. Laugh and learn as expert guides take you through centuries of fascinating stories and events.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cambridge - Tour’s specific itineraries can vary, depending on audience interest and questions, but is planned to cover.
  • Magdalene College - Magdalene Street and Bridge - an ancient roadway and the heart of what was once the port of Cambridge
  • St. John’s College - The Round Church and the seeds of the University
  • Trinity College -…
What's Included
  • Partner offers from leading Cambridge tourism businesses
What's Not Included
  • We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)
Additional Information

Discover the complete history of Cambridge. From the formidable Romans, through the fierce Saxons, vicious Vikings, and notorious Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ has been a pivotal part of English history for over a millennium before the University was established. Explore what 800 years of intriguing Dons and lively Students have been up to since, with one…

Location
Table tennis court
Tours will start within 5 minutes of schedule. If late please call +44 1223 901 007 and leave a voicemail with your contact details. Your guide will be wearing branded Terrible Tours top or cap. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/upVTPdwbzVREYog88
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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243anissae
Jun 23, 2026
Great experience - It was very interesting and fascinating thank you Peter
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800noraw
Jun 23, 2026
Very good! - Peter did very well! It was very interesting and fun
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140camelia74
Jun 21, 2026
A fun factual tour of Cambridge - Peter was fab very knowledgeable and considerate of the group and its needs. Highly recommend the tour
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471martynl
Jun 14, 2026
Birthday tour - Really enjoyable experience. We are local to Cambridge but saw and heard so many unknowns . It was fascinating
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Henryhx6939kh
Jun 9, 2026
The history of Cambridge tour - Learned a lot about the history of Cambridge, great experience!
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420amairac
Jun 9, 2026
5/5 - Peter was an amazing guide. He put a lot of effort in making sure we have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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Dfoster-p
Jun 1, 2026
Great for a class of teenagers. - We were school group with 21 students aged 15/16 and 3 teachers.. Though all had English as a second language, the guide, Alex, spoke cleaely enough for the students to understand. We had asked for - snd got- a mixture of history and creepy tales. Information was delivered in a relaxed manner and was just the right amount to hold the kids interest. Thoroughly recommended.
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Doug
May 30, 2026
Great day visiting Cambridge with family - Had a fun and informative tour of the Cambridge colleges and buidings. Peter made the walk very interesting and it good to see parts of them town you would normally just walk past.
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Debra
May 27, 2026
Puns of fun in Cambridge - Was a great way to see “a taste” of Cambridge without the food. Knowledgeable guide & puns of fun experience.
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643keeleyj
May 26, 2026
A must for all newbies visiting Cambridge. - Peter was a delightfully brilliant and friendly guide. He made us all feel very welcome. He added just the right level of info/anecdotes/curiosities/historical context throughout the tour. The route was easily walkable and with Peter’s frequent stops in the shade made the tour relaxing too. We really appreciated the historical pictures he had brought with him to show us too. They add interest - especially learning about the first James Bond! And it was a surprise when Peter showed us that a little bit of Oslo had had it’s was to Cambridge. I would say the tour is a must for a Cambridge newbie.
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).