Cambridge Private Walking Tour

Overview

Cambridge is just an hour or so by train from London (or Uber-Taxi ride)and makes for a great day trip or indeed a place for a longer stay. Join me and follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Professor Stephen hawking. Cambridge is famous around the world for its renowned university education and it only takes a few hours here to understand what an inspiring place it is. History seeps outs of every stone as you wonder around this beautiful centre of learning and walking from one college to another through courtyards and into ornate chapels. Cambridge is instantly recognisable from numerous television series and films and we will explore some of the most beautiful and historic sights. We will visit some of the most famous spots and several out of the way too and have time for any souvenirs, tea shops or an old pub along the way.

Itinerary

1. Fitzwilliam Museum

   This museum is full of the most incredible works of classical art and around the world.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Little St Mary's Church (Church of England)

   A beautiful little medieval church just a little way further out from where most tourists venture but well worth it.

   · 15 min

3. One of majestic views of the River Cam with the famed Mathematical Bridge just a few feet away.

   · 5 min

4. Mathematical Bridge

   You might call it Math, we call it Maths but either way we will see the famed Mathematical Bridge in Queens College.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Corpus Christi College

   Dating back since 1352 we will see this beautiful building from the street and if lucky take a peek at the stunning New Court just beyond the Porters Office.

   · 5 min· Admission not included

6. King's College

   See some of the beautiful grounds and buildings of the estate of Kings College, Cambridge,

   · 15 min· Admission included

7. King's College Chapel

   King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognisable and iconic building in Cambridge. Famed almost in equal measure for the largest fan vaulted ceiling and its wondrous carol services.

   · 30 min· Admission included

8. King’s College Bridge

   Perhaps my favourite view of the beautiful River Cam and famed around the world.

   · 5 min· Admission included

9. The River Cam

   See the famous and beautiful River Cam.

   · 10 min

10. In remembrance of the celebrated 20th-century Chinese poet Xu Zhimo who studied here. The stone is inscribed with the first and last two lines of his most famous poem, Zài Bié Kāngqiáo ("A Second Farewell to Cambridge").

    · 5 min· Admission included

11. The 17th century Eagle pub is a historic Grade II listed public house located on Bene't Street in the centre of Cambridge. A favourite spot for academics and locals, it is most famously known as the place where Francis Crick and James Watson announced and celebrated their discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953.

    · 5 min

12. St Bene't's Church (Church of England)

    The oldest existent building in Cambridge. This beautiful simple old church dates from Anglo-Saxon times and is over 1,000 years old.

    · 5 min

13. This lovely outdoor market showcases gourmet food stalls, plus Cambridge University clothing & souvenirs.

    · 20 min

14. Trinity College

    Another of the most iconic colleges in the historic centre of Cambridge.

    · 5 min

15. Grafted from the original apple tree from Sir Isaac Newtons home.

    · 5 min· Admission not included

16. Magdalene Bridge sits on a site that has served as a crossing point since Roman times, when it was known as Cam Bridge. It was once the city’s only entry and key to Cambridge’s growth as a trade hub. Some believe Cambridge was named after this bridge, but it’s actually named after the River Cam that runs through it.

    · 5 min

17. Though we can't venture inside, there is nothing quite like seeing the majestic great gates of St John's College, Cambridge.

    · 5 min· Admission not included

18. The Corpus Clock is one of the most striking public monuments in Cambridge. It is a unique and strange looking sculptural clock.

    · 5 min

19. This beautiful street connecting Market and Trinity Street houses a fine collection of fashion shops. Look up in Rose Crescent, and you’ll spot the pretty rose crescents on the shop signs. Most of the shops here are fashion related shops. Gardenia, also commonly known as Gardis, is the most famous kebab shop in Cambridge. Especially popular in the early hours of the morning.

    · 5 min

20. One of the most picturesque and popular shopping streets in old Cambridge.

    · 5 min

21. A beautiful 900 year old church that started its life as a Wayfarers chapel on the old Roman road across the Cam.

    · 5 min

22. In between colleges, churches, museums and bridges we will explore some of the pretty and historic streets and lanes of this famed University City.

    · 30 min

23. Cambridge University Press is the world's oldest publishing house and the oldest university press, with a history tracing back to a letters patent granted by King Henry VIII in 1534. The press published its first book in 1584 and this is the worlds oldest bookshop.

    · 5 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

I can meet you in your hotel in Cambridge City Centre and then we can walk straight to the tour.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 8607P99

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