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4-Hour Cambridge Walking Tour with Colleges and Hidden Corners

4 Hours Round trip from St Andrews St Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Cambridge's rich history through medieval tales and modern innovations
02 Visit St. Bene't's Church, the oldest church in Cambridgeshire with unique Anglo-Saxon architecture
03 Explore the iconic Mathematical Bridge, known for its fascinating history and design
04 Admire the breathtaking architecture and stained glass at King's College Chapel
05 Experience the unique design of the Chronophage, a modern mechanical clock with philosophical symbolism

Explore the heart of Cambridge, where old and new reveal themselves in every nook and cranny. Hear stories of medieval strife and riots, the struggles and labours of generations of students and scholars, and the triumphs of human thought as you walk through the city and university. Along the way, discuss how ideas and daily life have changed over the centuries and what today's Cambridge is like, while visiting a non-charging college currently open to visitors and landmarks such as St. Bene't's Church, the Eagle pub, the departments on Free School Lane, the New Museums Site, and the Mathematical Bridge.

Explore the heart of Cambridge, where old and new reveal themselves in every nook and cranny.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Emmanuel College and Its Peaceful Grounds

Visit a beautiful Cambridge college and enjoy admiring its courts, gardens, ponds, and chapel.

Day 02

New Museums Site and Hidden University Secrets

Look at the site of old university departments, with handsome buildings, intriguing museums, and many hidden secrets.

Day 03

Old Cavendish Lab and Scientific Breakthroughs

Visit the former site of the legendary Cavendish Laboratory, linked to many ground-breaking discoveries of the 20th century.

Day 04

The Eagle and Cambridge Stories

This historic pub, a must-visit, is linked to many Cambridge stories.

Day 05

St. Bene't's Church and Anglo-Saxon Heritage

Visit the oldest church in Cambridgeshire and talk about the art of bell-ringing, Anglo-Saxon architecture, and a few curiosities.

Day 06

Mathematical Bridge and Its Fascinating History

See this iconic and charming Cambridge bridge, known for its fascinating history.

Day 07

The Chronophage Clock

See a most unusual and grotesque modern mechanical clock with philosophical allusions and a fascinating design.

Day 08

King's College Grounds and Chapel

Visit the most photographed building in Cambridge, with magnificent stained-glass windows and a breathtaking fan-vault ceiling. Stroll through the idyllic grounds on the bank of the river, with vibrant wildflowers when in season.

Day 09

Trinity College Gate and Hidden Mysteries

Admire the 14th-century gate that predates the college, along with its hidden mysteries, the famous apple tree, and a few other hidden and fascinating artefacts in the area.

Day 10