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Cambridge: City and University Tour including King's College

1. Cambridge: City and University Tour including King's College

This Cambridge University and city tour introduces you to the crucial role of Cambridge in world history and highlights the city’s architectural wonders with entry to King’s College Chapel.  Start your tour from the city center and hear a brief timeline of all the interesting and peculiar things that makes Cambridge famous. Head to the city's oldest church, college, and the laboratory which has hosted important scientific milestones. Visit landmarks like the Mathematical Bridge at Queens' College and the Senate House.  The highlight of this tour is the stunning King's College Chapel. Home to the largest fan vaulted ceiling in the world, admire its majestic stained glass windows, and a Rubens painting. Learn about the chapel's long architectural history and relationship to former kings and queens.  During the tour, your student guide will share their experiences of the college system, tell you about the rowing frenzy at Cambridge, and let you into local secrets such as the protective measure some colleges take against the Night Climbers.

Cambridge: University Tour w/ Optional King's College Entry

2. Cambridge: University Tour w/ Optional King's College Entry

Discover some of the most famous colleges in Cambridge. Learn more about student life at one of the world's most prestigious universities from a University of Cambridge graduate guide. Visit famous chapels and libraries and listen to fascinating anecdotes. See where Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking studied. Stroll from King's College on King's Parade and pass landmarks such as Trinity Hall College, Trinity College, and Corpus Christi College. Look inside Pembroke College and marvel at the vaulted ceiling of King's College Chapel (if selected). Admire The Senate House, Great St Mary’s Church, and The Eagle pub where Watson and Crick announced they had discovered the secret of life.

Cambridge: Guided Historic Walking Tour

3. Cambridge: Guided Historic Walking Tour

Your tour will begin in the historic heart of Cambridge. Continue on to see five of the famous Cambridge colleges: St John's, Trinity (with its 34 Nobel Prize winners), Gonville and Caius, Corpus Christi and the world famous chapel of King's College. (NB. the tour does not go inside King's Chapel or any of the colleges0. Through your professional guide, learn the fascinating history of Cambridge's newest attraction, the Corpus Christi clock, unveiled by Stephen Hawking in 2008. Your guide will accompany you to the 11th century Church of St Bene't where townsfolk have been worshipping since it was built in 1030. Nearby is the famous Eagle Pub with its RAF bar where young airmen wrote their squadron numbers on the ceiling during the Second World War. Finish outside the old Cavendish Laboratory where 29 Nobel Prizes were won and where modern physics was invented.

Cambridge University: Ghost Tour Led by University Alumni

4. Cambridge University: Ghost Tour Led by University Alumni

Search for ghosts and hear the supernatural stories of Cambridge. See where Wordsworth made ghost spotting scientific, find the origin of the phrase ‘the skeleton in the cupboard’, and hear about the modern ghost story that made the national press. Find out why you might see horses floating around King’s Chapel, see if you can espy Oliver Cromwell’s ghost, and end up in the most haunted place in Cambridge. The age of the university, the even older age of the city, and the dank fens surrounding the city, are the perfect ingredients for spooky events. All our guides are either current or former students at the university. They have lived in drafty old college buildings, they have shivered in dark corners of the colleges, and some have even experienced the ghosts. This is all about hearing it from the horse’s mouth, and from those who will really give you a thrill. Hear about the digging up of dead bodies, learn about how witches were deal with in a supposedly educated city, and find out what sort of meat was burning in the marketplace. Find out about the nice ghost in the haunted bookshop and the unhappy ghosts of Corpus Christi. And finally, learn what to do if you hear a panting hound behind you. See classic Cambridge buildings from the outside, like Trinity College, Gonville and Caius College, Clare College, King’s Chapel, Haunted Bookshop, St Edward the Martyr Church, Market Square, Eagle Pub, Corpus Christi College, St Botolph’s Lane, Little St Mary’s Lane and Peterhouse. It covers ghost stories, but also throws in witches, gruesome happenings, and some of the less known history of the city.

Cambridge: 2-Hour Private University Walking Tour

5. Cambridge: 2-Hour Private University Walking Tour

Your tour starts in the city center where you'll be given a brief timeline of all the interesting and peculiar things and events that make Cambridge University famous. Moving forward, cover Cambridge’s key sights such as its oldest church, and best-known laboratory, which hosted world-renowned scientists. You will taken to the best photo spots to capture landmarks including King’s College Chapel, the Mathematical Bridge, and Trinity College. Hear from your student guide as they highlight the local color and share little-known secrets such as what Henry VIII is holding above the gate of Trinity College and what special privileges the fellows of St. John’s share with the Royal Family. For a truly tailored experience, customize your tour to your preferences. From specific start and end times to special topics of interest. This tour can provide a closer focus on the University’s academic history, scientific achievements, or on outstanding women at Cambridge.

Grantchester: Walking Tour of TV Show Locations

6. Grantchester: Walking Tour of TV Show Locations

Located just a couple of miles away from Cambridge, enjoy a picturesque walking tour through the streets of Grantchester, visiting more than 10 sites from the current TV show, “Grantchester.” Step into the life of the local characters and feel like you are part of the show. Led by an expert guide, discover “Grantchester’s” behind-the-scenes secrets and how the cast and crew brought the story to life, all with beautiful Grantchester as the backdrop. Begin by meeting your local guide and fellow “Grantchester” superfan at a central location. Get a brief introduction to the tour before you and your group start walking through the idyllic English village. Keep your eyes peeled for familiar places as you pass countless famous filming locations frequented by your favorite characters from the show. Make your first stop in the heart of Grantchester, in the Village Hall where characters Sydney and Geordie looked for the missing girl, Abigail Redmond. Visit the show's famous pub where all the characters spend their time gossiping over a drink. Get a taste of country life as you stroll through the village and don't forget to get a photo in front of the Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Mary. Make sure to re-watch the series to prepare for your tour so you can join other fans of the show who will be ready to get into character for the locations visited. This Grantchester walking tour is the perfect experience gift for the TV fanatic in your life or for yourself, and it makes for a beautiful day out in the English countryside.

London: Christmas Lights Tour in a Black Cab

7. London: Christmas Lights Tour in a Black Cab

Experience breathtaking views of London at night plus all the fun and excitement of the Christmas atmosphere. See the city's decorations beautifully illuminated and fantastic light displays in parts of the city on this 2.5-hour tour in an iconic black cab. Make numerous stops for some stunning photographs along the way. See many of London's major buildings illuminated after dark as well. A truly magical tour. Your driver will drop you back at the hotel at the end of the tour or you can be dropped off in Central London.

Cambridge Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

8. Cambridge Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

Explore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about their city and eager to share all the tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your trip. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel more comfortable with navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Once you've made your booking, your guide will get in touch with you to confirm all the details for the tour including the meeting place and time, language and your contact information, and also ask you some questions to get to know you better. Each tour is completely customized so you can choose the meeting location, start time and length that you prefer (minimum: 2 hours).  During the walking tour you will have the option of taking public transportation or taxi to get around the city (at your expense). The guides are locals who are passionate about their city and love to meet travelers and share what they love about their city.  They are not professional tour guides and do these tours occasionally, which provides an authentic and personal experience that is like having a friend show you around their home city.  Through conversations with your guide, you’ll learn what it’s like to live in Cambridge, learn about cultural differences, local events and politics and also get to know each other on a personal level. With this experience, you won’t be just passing through the city, you’ll be part of it.

Cambridge: Heritage Pub Guided Walking Tour

9. Cambridge: Heritage Pub Guided Walking Tour

Discover the story of Cambridge through its unique and picturesque pubs on this heritage pub guided walking tour. Join Cambridge alumni and heritage studies graduates and be guided through 3 of the city's historical watering holes. Sample some local house beer or wine. Walk through the center of Cambridge and learn how its pubs have helped shape this ancient university city. Have the ultimate student experience as you join an intimate group exploring the area. Experience an authentic slice of pub culture as you visit 3 historical pubs. Enjoy a free drink on the house and admire the range of local drinks available. Soak in the atmosphere and learn about the city from your guide.

Cambridge: Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Walking Tour

10. Cambridge: Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Walking Tour

The perfect introductory tour of Cambridge, this tour engages with local historical memory and highlights diverse stories. It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on the modern city. Led by university researchers, this tour highlights underrepresented histories and provides a new way of reading the city landscape. Please note the tour does not go inside of any colleges. Accessibility: Mostly flat terrain, but with some cobblestoned streets. No steps but one ramp on/off a bridge. Wheelchair accessible, with spaces to sit or lean if needed. Carers attend free, no booking needed. Find out more about Uncomfortable Cambridge at: www.uncomfortablecambridge.co.uk

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My uni tour was led by Joe, it was a good experience getting to know the lesser known facts, fun stories and history of the various places we visited as part of the tour. I would suggest everyone to go for a guided tour around the city by a student who will have such detailed information of the places and give you a sneak peek of the student life.

Was really good, the driver made the evening even better with his knowledge, friendliness and was just all round a really nice guy. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Tony very entertainingly knowledgeable. An enjoyable 1 hour 40 mins. A challenge for future groups- try to get him to say the word - Oxford. Bet you can’t.

This is an absolute must do. Tony our guide is very knowledgeable but also very funny. We had a great time

Great tour from Francesco ,knowledgeable & entertaining.