Cambridge Self-Guided Tours: Discover University Life and Iconic Inventions
Cambridgeshire
Embark on a self-guided tour of Cambridge University, exploring its iconic spots, famous alumni, and extraordinary inventions. Discover the city's rich history and traditions!
Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cambridge - Market Square - Slip back into the past and find out how ‘the bridge over the granta’ got her present name.
  • University of Cambridge - Learn all about life as a student beyond the walls of the university and its age-old Oxford rivalry.
  • The Round Church - Dating back to 1130, learn about this beautiful church and what it stands for.
  • St. John’s College - Map the journey of a student’s life as we explore the history and architecture of this building.
  • Trinity College - The largest and richest of all the Oxbridge colleges has a wealth of history and tradition to share.
  • Gonville and Caius College - As students cycle past, we get another closer look at the social traditions in student life in Cambridge.
  • Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Discover the biggest ceremony in student life and all its traditions full of weird quirks.
  • King’s College Chapel - We bid our goodbyes at the most beautiful and famous image in all of Cambridge!
  • Harvey Court Building B&B - We pause here to learn about Stephen Hawking’s Alma mater
  • King’s Parade - Get intimate with Cambridge’s rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.
  • Corpus Clock - Learn about this unique and wonderful invention and try to find a mythical creature on it!
  • The Eagle - The pub has its own stories of genius celebrations and war stories to offer you
  • Old dsCavendish Laboratory - We learn how science’s biggest breakthroughs in the field of physics and biology were achieved here.
  • Cambridge - Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race’s History? Let’s take a pause at the photography shop!
  • Fitzbillies - Treat yourself to a yummy helping of cakes and Chelsea buns from the most loved bakery here.
  • Pembroke College - Wander around the third oldest colleges and discover its gems as the last treat of this tour.
  • The Mill - We finish by the waterfront, where we learn about two very famous graduates.
What's Included
  • Download tours in advance for offline listening
  • Enjoy sites without getting lost with GPS map
  • Access to a self-guided audio tour
  • Discover Instagram-worthy Hotspots
  • Audio tours narrated by locals or historians
What's Not Included
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device
Additional Information

Join us on a historical adventure as we unveil the origins of one of the world’s most renowned universities, delve into the student life at Cambridge University, and unearth the innovative inventions of the city!

Embark on these individualised audio walking tours and explore the city’s most emblematic locations such as Trinity College, King’s College, and Great St Mary’s Church. Roam through the architectural marvels and trace the heritage of the famous graduates Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, John Harvard, and Stephen Hawking.

We’ll drop by the Corpus Clock to spot the legendary creature on it whilst unlocking the tale of this unique and amazing creation. We’ll delve into the history of the King’s Parade and glean more knowledge about Cambridge’s extravagant graduation ceremony and its peculiar customs.

Do note: This is a self-navigated audio tour and does not come with entry tickets.

Location
Peas Hill
Cancellation Policy

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

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