Creepy Cambridge: A Ghost Walk through the City's 2000 Years of Haunting History
4.8
160 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Embark on a spine-chilling ghost walk through the historic city of Cambridge, uncovering 2000 years of haunting history. Explore ancient buildings, encounter ghostly figures, and hear chilling tales of the city's spectral residents.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cambridge - The tour specific itinerary will vary depending on group and questions but typical itinerary:
- Magdalene College - We start at Magdalene Bridge, a crossroads since before England existed and site of a ‘ducking stool’ for witches
- The Round Church Visitor Centre - Hear the story of the Round Church, founded by returning Crusaders and the scene of many exorcisms
- Clare College - Clare College - The home of the bizarre story of the original ‘skeleton in the cupboard’
- Market Square - Market Square - Home to lovely streetfood now, but 500 years ago it was a different meat burning….
- St Bene’t’s Church (Church of England) - Benet Streer - The oldest building in Cambridge, opposite a pub whose lease states a particular window must always be open because of the suffocating feeling all customers experience when its ghosts are trapped inside
- Corpus Christi College - Corups Christi - Home of some famous ghosts, including a Master of the college and another famous cupboard!
- Sidney Sussex College - Sidney Sussex - The resting place of Oliver Cromwell - well, a bit of him at least, and maybe not resting as such…
What's Included
- Enjoy a fun walking tour of central Cambridge.
- Learn why this ancient city is teeming with ghosts.
What's Not Included
- Admission to colleges is not included
Additional Information
What happens when you combine two millennia of history, a plethora of age-old structures, and a number of the most vibrant personalities ever? You get a metropolis teeming with phantoms! Encounter those who met dreadful ends, observe the executioner’s abode, explore one of the most specter-ridden streets in England, and listen to eerie stories of spectral Fellows and uncanny Scholars that linger in the city.
Location
Magdalene Bridge
Bridge Street
Meet by Magdalene Bridge on the 'Quay' side with bars - look for our guides who will sometimes be in costume or otherwise wearing a branded hat/polo shirt/waterproof/hold all. Tours leave within 5 minutes of schedule. IF LATE CALL +44 1223 901 007 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE ON VOICEMAIL.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Trek59697315804
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing ghost tour - The tour was very informative and incredibly interesting! It was an overall great evening and very enjoyable. I recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in ghost stories.
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Caroline_d
Apr 1, 2024
Take a Walk on the Wild Side - James's knowledge of Cambridge was both informative and comprehensive. I think if he had dressed in costume as the advertisement had suggested, that would have been fun. More jokes please.
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Tom
Mar 30, 2024
A fun way to see the City - The fun, informative walk takes you to some lesser seen areas of the city.
Really interesting snaps of history with spooky stories.
The host was great and friendly. The party included young children and was tailored perfectly.
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T7940cgsarahg
Mar 29, 2024
Starry Haunts of Cambridge - A lovely knowledgeable historical tour through the haunted tales of Cambridge. A beautiful starry night highlighted the wonder of Cambridge even more. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended. Thanks so much.
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Allyson_h
Mar 22, 2024
A fab way to see the city centre - Although it was dark,I thought this was a great introduction to the city centre. The guide was clearly passionate about history and pointed out a couple spots that weren't on the tour list, which was nice. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
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L9522cgpeterm
Mar 22, 2024
Fun and interesting tour - Excellent tour with a friendly tour guide with amazing knowledge. We had such a fun time and were very interested in everything, and spooked too!
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391manikag
Mar 14, 2024
Fun tour - You need to go on this one! I took my family and friend with me for this one! We all learned alot and enjoyed it. I recommend it everyone, if you love ghost stories then you will love it even more.
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Cwh1953
Mar 9, 2024
Totally terrific terrifying tour! - Had a lovely time on the Creepy Cambridge tour! It was engaging, informative and super spooky. Big thanks to Chuck for all his fantastic stories and for making it a wonderfully terrifying evening. Can’t wait to do the history tour next time we’re in Cambridge!
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Laurencebn8352hg
Mar 8, 2024
Interesting and fun - Super interesting, well paced, very knowledgable guide. Great way to find your bearings around the centre of Cambridge in a fun way.
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Tbv1214hn
Feb 20, 2024
Chuck is Epic - We met our guide Chuck and he politely greeted us in a great getup with an atmospheric outfit of a black bowler hat, long coat and spooky lantern. Chuck was very funny, very nice and epic. Chuck told the stories with both humour and spookiness, as well as some cool fun facts along the way. Defiantly worth it! Thank you Chuck!
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