90 Minute Private Walking Tours of Cambridge with Local Guides | La Vacanza Travel

90 Minute Private Walking Tours of Cambridge with Local Guides

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Cambridge
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cambridge
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our walking tour is one of the most unique and spellbinding experiences Cambridge has to offer: an entrancing walking tour among the most famous spots as well some hidden gems that our local tour guides will reveal.
Grab yourself a tea or coffee for the journey and meet us at St Mary's Church and be prepared to follow in the footsteps of Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Oliver Cromwell, John Cleese, Isaac Newton, M.R. James and Lord Byron. We will show you the landscape that inspired some of the greatest works of mankind, the University that nurtured the greatest minds and even the pub where Crick and Watson announced one of the greatest discoveries ever.
As Cambridge locals ourselves, we take great pride in showing people from across the world our city and welcome you and your family to join us. It's our responsibility to look after you and avoid the signposts and scripts and leave you with unforgettable memory of the best City in the world.

Itinerary
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Pass By: King's College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST England

Historical tour of King's College Chapel, regarded as one of the greatest examples of late Gothic English architecture. It has the world's largest fan vault, while the chapel's stained-glass windows and wooden chancel screen are considered some of the finest from their era. The building is seen as emblematic of Cambridge.

Pass By: Great St Mary's Church (Church of England), St. Marys Passage King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 3PQ England

Historical tour of the university church for the University of Cambridge. As such it has a minor role in the university's legislation: for example, university officers must live within 20 miles of Great St Mary's and undergraduates within three. The church also hosts the "University Sermons" and houses the University Organ and the University Clock. The latter chimes the "Cambridge Quarters" which were later used by the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament ("Big Ben").

Pass By: Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 1TS England

Historical tour of The Senate House, a 1720s building of the University of Cambridge in England, used formerly for meetings of its senate and now mainly for graduation ceremonies.

Stop At: Corpus Clock, 58 Trumpington St Corpus Christi College, Cambridge CB2 1RH England

Historical tour of The Corpus Clock, also known as the Grasshopper clock, a large sculptural clock at street level on the outside of the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University, in the United Kingdom, at the junction of Bene't Street and Trumpington Street, looking out over King's Parade. It was conceived and funded by John C. Taylor, an old member of the college.

Pass By: Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RH England

Historical tour of Corpus Christi College, it is notable as the only college founded by Cambridge townspeople.is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college includes the Master, the Fellows of the College, and about 450 undergraduate and 170 graduate students. The college was founded by William Byngham in 1437 as God's House

Pass By: Pembroke College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RF England

Historical tour of Pembroke College, the college is the third-oldest college of the university and has over 700 students and fellows. It is one of the university's larger colleges, with buildings from almost every century since its founding, as well as extensive gardens. Its members are termed "Valencians".

Pass By: Queens' College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9ES England

Historical tour of Queens' College, one of the oldest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most iconic and recognisable buildings in Cambridge. The college spans the river Cam, colloquially referred to as the "light side" and the "dark side", with the Mathematical Bridge connecting the two.

Pass By: Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College, Cambridge CB3 9ET England

Historical tour of the Mathematical Bridge, a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, United Kingdom. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens' College.

Pass By: King's College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST England

Further historical tour of King's College with anecdotes from your student or graduate-guide.

Pass By: Trinity College, 31 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TB England

Historical tour of Trinity College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII. Trinity is one of the oldest and largest colleges in Cambridge.

Inclusions
  • University of Cambridge graduate or current student-guide
  • Authentic insight into student-life
  • Entry to Pembroke College and Trinity College Backs (when they are open)
  • Historical Tour & Anecdotes

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • We do not go inside the colleges
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

King's College, Cambridge, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, UK


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


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