Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours: A Historic Journey through Oxford and Cambridge
Oxfordshire
Embark on a historic journey through Oxford and Cambridge with Oxbridge Audio Walking Tours. Explore iconic spots, learn about ancient tales, and discover the history of these renowned university towns.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Michael at the North Gate - An introduction to Oxford’s past, both as a university and market town
- Exeter College - We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area
- Jesus College - We learn all about the colleges and student life at Oxford as we explore this beautiful area
- Radcliffe Square - We stop at the heart of Oxford city and learn about this unusual building
- Bodleian Library - Booklovers, beware! No library will ever quite compare to this one…
- Clarendon Building - We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford
- Bridge of Sighs - We stop by one of the popular photo spots of Oxford
- Sheldonian Theatre - We trace Oxford’s academic history and traditions
- Blackwell’s Bookshop - A delight for the bookworms, we dig deeper into Oxford’s libraries
- Martyrsâ Cross - Delve deep into Oxford’s history as we learn about a pivotal event
- Martyrs’ Memorial - We stop by the monument that commemorates the Latimer, Cranmer & Ridley executions
- Market Square - We’ll walk through the Market as we learn about Cambridge’s history.
- Sidney Sussex College - We’ll discover college life & the famous Oxbridge interviews.
- The Round Church - Learn how religion and the university are interlinked.
- St. John’s College - Katie explains what it’s really like to be a student here.
- Trinity College - A few cool stories about Cambridge’s richest college.
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Gonville and Caius College - We turn down a quiet path and learn about some famous student traditions.
Gate of Honour - The tale of Caius’ famous 3 (…or is it 4) gates. - Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Katie walks us through the bizarre Cambridge graduation ceremony.
- King’s College Chapel - The history behind Cambridge’s most famous College, and the Kings who founded it.
- King’s Parade - Get intimate with Cambridge’s rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.
- Bene’t Street - Great ideas often come over a pint. The discovery of DNA, for example! Visit the Eagle’s Pub
- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge - We’ll dig into some scientific “controversies” as we visit Cambridge Univeristy’s laboratories.
- Corpus Clock - There’s more to this clock than meets the eye - why did it cost £1m to build?
- King’s College - We start by the front face of Cambridge’s grandest college.
- Saint Edward’s Passage - Bookstores and narrow passage! We step off the beaten path to discover this hidden gem.
- The Guildhall - We stop by to learn about the seat of Cambridge’s City Council
- Fitzbillies - Some world famous Cambridge cuisine! Who said it was all about the grads?
- Little St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race’s History? Let’s take a pause at the photography shop!
- Pembroke College - Wander around the third oldest colleges and discover its gems as the last treat of this tour.
- Jesus College - Expansive grounds, stunning Chapel, interesting history - we explore it all!
- Cambridge Union - We stop at the home of the oldest debating and free speech society in Cambridge
- Magdalene Bridge - We walk by the quayside as we trace the story behind Cambridge’s name
- Dinky Doors - Let’s search for hidden doorways and secret entrances to teleport ourselves!
- The River Cam - Join us for a fantastic tour of The River Cam!
- Mathematical Bridge - This bridge holds myths and legends about its origins and inspiration. Let’s discover it!
- Queens’ College - We walk down a sprawling stretch of greenery marking the beginning of ‘The Backs’.
- King’s College Chapel - King’s and View of Chapel: Get a sense of what the Backs originally were with a picturesque view of the meadow, a stream, and the Chapel. Discover the secrets of the Cambridge ‘Night Climbers’ and the more mischievous side of Cambridge’s secret societies
- Clare College - The Alma Mater of the most endearing nature historian of our lifetimes - David Attenborough.
- Garret Hostel Bridge - As we end our tour, we recommend stopping to take in the lovely view, or even Bridge Hopping for the daring ones.
- Christ Church - We stop to admire the marvelous entrance point to this college and learn about its famous alumnus
- Magdalene College - We finish with one of Cambridge’s most beautiful colleges.
- Portugal Place - We venture into one of the prettiest streets of Cambridge
What's Included
- Download tours in advance for offline listening
- GPS-enabled map to navigate without getting lost
- Enjoy self-guided audio tours
- Find Instagram-worthy photo locations
- Tours narrated by locals or historians
What's Not Included
- Earphones
- Mobile device
Additional Information
Embark on a one-day journey from London to the globally known university cities - Oxford and Cambridge. These 5 unguided tours allow you to navigate these architecturally appealing, historically rich, and singularly distinctive towns, leading you to their most familiar buildings, historical landmarks, and literary spaces.
Our sightseeing of Oxford, delivered by local historians, directs you towards Oxford’s most recognizable destinations such as Exeter College, Radcliffe Square, and the Sheldonian Theatre. You’ll uncover the city’s age-old stories and encounter the origin of the globally recognized Oxford University!
Our quartet of tours exploring Cambridge aims to familiarize you with Cambridge, present a realistic perspective of the University of Cambridge’s study environment, and trace the background of the University’s renowned alums!
Reminder: This is a DIY audio walking excursion that does not comprise admission tickets.
Location
Cornmarket Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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