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Cambridge: Colleges, Nooks And Crannies

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Accessible

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of medieval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of the human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University. The tour includes a visit to a non-charging college that is currently open to visitors and such sights as St.Bene’t’s Church, the Eagle pub, the departments on Free School Lane and the New Museums Site, and the Mathematical Bridge.

Highlights
  • Mathematical Bridge 
  • Chronophage 
  • The Eagle 
  • Front of Trinity College
  • One other college with free entry (may vary)
  • St. Bene't's Church
  • Old Cavendish Lab
  • King's College Chapel (needs to be booked separately) 
  • The Round Church
  • Emmanuel College expand_more
    • Visit a beautiful Cambridge College and enjoy and admire its courts, gardens, ponds, and the Chapel. 
  • Museums Site, Cambridge University expand_more
    • Look at the site of old university departments, with handsome buildings, intriguing museums, and many hidden secrets. 
  • Old Cavendish Lab expand_more
    • Visit the former site of the legendary Cavendish Laboratory, linked to many ground-breaking discoveries of the 20th century. 
  • The Eagle expand_more
    • The historic pub, a must to visit, is linked to many Cambridge stories! 
  • St. Bene't's Church expand_more
    • Visit the oldest church in Cambridgeshire and talk about the art of bell-ringing, Anglo-Saxon architecture, and a few curiosities. 
  • Mathematical Bridge expand_more
    • Iconic and charming Cambridge bridge, with a fascinating history. 
  • The Chronophage expand_more
    • A most unusual and grotesque modern mechanical clock with philosophical allusions and a fascinating design. 
  • King's College Grounds and Chapel expand_more
    • The most photographed building in Cambridge, with magnificent stained-glass windows and breathtaking fan-vault ceiling. Idyllic grounds on the bank of the river with vibrant wildflowers when in season. 
  • Trinity College Gate expand_more
    • Admire the 14th-century gate that predates the college, and its hidden mysteries, the famous apple tree, and a few other hidden and fascinating artefacts in the area. 
  • The Round Church expand_more
    • A most unusual Norman building with a fascinating history, on the ancient Roman Road. 
What's Included
  • Visit to the grounds, churches, and colleges that don't charge an entrance fee. 
What's Excluded
  • Entrance fee to King's College
  • Snacks or drinks, should they be desired
  • Bus or taxi fare from the station 
What to bring
  • Check the weather forecast beforehand, and dress accordingly. It's better to be warm than to be shivering! 
Know before you go
  • Beware that cars drive on the left in the UK. There are many bikes and scooters in Cambridge - watch out for them. 
Meeting Point

In front of Emmanuel College, St. Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3AP

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10GBP 250 Per Group
11 To 20GBP 300 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 326 / group