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Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour

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Overview

Join a local historian and PhD student as we discover the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities, and what it’s like to be a student at Cambridge University! Take a city break from London and learn about 110 Nobel Prize winners that have walked the halls of this university.

On this private socially-distanced guide, we'll visit the most iconic spots of the city such as Trinity College, King’s College, and Great St Mary's Church. Walkthrough the architectural highlights and follow the footsteps of the famous alumni Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, John Harvard, and Stephen Hawking.

Learn about the various traditions (both familiar and odd), students' lives, and fun facts about past alumni, as you get a more intimate look at the culture, history, and soul of this beautiful picturesque town.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

What's Included

  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Earphones
  • Mobile Device
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Cambridge
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King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1ST, UK

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Market Square - Slip back into the past and find out how 'the bridge over the granta' got her present name.
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University of Cambridge

Learn all about life as a student beyond the walls of the university and its age-old Oxford rivalry.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Round Church

Dating back to 1130, learn about this beautiful church and what it stands for.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. John's College

Map the journey of a student's life as we explore the history and architecture of this building.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College

The largest and richest of all the Oxbridge colleges has a wealth of history and tradition to share.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gonville and Caius College

As students cycle past, we get another closer look at the social traditions in student life in Cambridge.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great St Mary's

Discover the biggest ceremony in student life and all its traditions full of weird quirks.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King's College Chapel

We bid our goodbyes at the most beautiful and famous image in all of Cambridge!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Harvey Court Building B&B

We pause here to learn about Stephen Hawking's Alma mater
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour?

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 (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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

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  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
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