The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge
Overview
Come on a different walking tour through old Cambridge and discover the Town and colleges from the view of the townspeople through the centuries up to today
Using a 500-year-old map, fun facts and a big dollop of humour; we'll navigate all around the historic Town and through 2000 years of history to the City we live in today.
May contain: Anglo-Saxons, Fires, Beheadings, Vikings, Normans, Town vs Gown drama, Fairs, Kings, Queens, Common Land, Churches, Charters, Chancellors, Monks, Mayors, Markets and a potential grave robbery.
If you're new to Cambridge you'll come way understanding the story of the Town in a way most visitors never will.
If you think you know Cambridge, you're probably in for a surprise.
If that wasn't enough, we're a local social enterprise promoting Cambridge history, culture and sustainable tourism; your fantastic Experience Leaders are local people with lived experience of exclusion, particularly homelessness, in Cambridge.
What's Included
- Historical Humour
- A copy of a 500 year old map to hep you navigate through the Old Town of Cambridge.
- Historical Facts
- Guided walking tour of the old Town of Cambridge (aka historic town/city centre)
- We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
Meeting Location
Cambridge CB2
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cambridge Market Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sidney Sussex College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St, Clement's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jesus Green
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magdalene Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. John's College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cambridge University Press Bookshop
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge?
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Activity code: C-5520284P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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).
- 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.
- Historical Humour.
- A copy of a 500 year old map to hep you navigate through the Old Town of Cambridge.
- Historical Facts.
- Guided walking tour of the old Town of Cambridge (aka historic town/city centre).
- We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Historical Humour
- A copy of a 500 year old map to hep you navigate through the Old Town of Cambridge.
- Historical Facts
- Guided walking tour of the old Town of Cambridge (aka historic town/city centre)
- We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
Additional Info
- 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 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
