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Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!

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Cambridge, England
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English history for over a thousand years before the University was even founded. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!

What's Included

  • An awesome guide!
  • We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

11 Midsummer place
Cambridge CB4 1HA, UK

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End point

Bene't Street
Cambridge CB2, UK

We end near the Eagle and the old Cavendish laboratory

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Tour's specific itineraries can vary, depending on audience interest and questions, but is planned to cover.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Magdalene College

Magdalene Street and Bridge - an ancient roadway and the heart of what was once the port of Cambridge
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. John's College

The Round Church and the seeds of the University
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College

Trinity - the richest college in either Oxford or Cambridge - home to Newton, and one of Cambridge's longest pranks
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Hall

Trinity Lane has come a long way since being known as 'pisspot lane' - don't worry, no umbrellas required
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gonville and Caius College

Caius - Home of the famous 'Nightclimbers', and a strange instruction from its founder
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cambridge Market Square

Market Square - Home of the most famous bell chimes in the world (really), one of England's oldest markets, and some epic Town v Gown Cambridge punch ups!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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

Benet Street - See the oldest building in Cambridge, and the laboratory where someone really did discover 'the secret of life', along with the pub they announced it in over a pint, and finally the Corpus Clock
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castle Hill

Castle Hill - The place Cambridge started - Romans, Vikings and Normans all conquered the last bridge before the sea....
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Curious Cambridge – The History Tour that’s FUN!!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • An awesome guide!
  • We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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