Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

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Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Cambridge with Helen’s meticulously designed self-guided tour. Discover the city's academic spirit and architectural elegance, guided by Helen, a Chartered Geographer with extensive expertise.

Starting at the tranquil Christ’s Piece, this 2.5-mile trek passes iconic landmarks like the Fitzwilliam Museum, the medieval Round Church, and the picturesque Backs. As you navigate through cobblestone paths and lush green spaces, Helen’s narrative enriches your stroll with fascinating insights into the storied halls of the University's ancient colleges and vibrant market squares.

This tour isn't just a walk; it’s a deep dive into the heart of Cambridge, revealing secrets and stories at every corner.

Activity location

Christ's Pieces
- 15 Emmanuel Road
- CB1 1JW, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cambridge Bus Station
- station Drummer Street
- CB1 1NE, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour in English

3h
Opening hours: Sat 00:00-23:30
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

£8.99 x 1 Adult£8.99

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What's included, what's not

Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
Check "BEFORE YOU GO" section of your e-ticket!
3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
In-person Guide

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Christ's Pieces

The tour starts near the park, where you will get an introduction to the history and past of the city and its surroundings.

Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge (Pass by)

Emmanuel College has a reputation for academic excellence. Many scholars have passed through these gates, including John Harvard, who was baptised at the college chapel and later became a benefactor of Harvard University in the USA.

Parker's Piece

Parker's Piece is a large public park located in the heart of Cambridge. It is named after Edward Parker, who donated a portion of the land to the city in 1613.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (Pass by)

walk through the University’s oldest museum will take you on a 4.5 billion year journey through time, from the meteoritic building blocks of planets, to the thousands of fossils of animals and plants that illustrate the evolution of life in the oceans, on land and in the air.

University Museum of Zoology (Pass by)

The diversity of animal life is on display in the University Museum of Zoology’s brand new galleries. From moths to monkeys, mammoths to manatees, discover stories of extinction, survival, evolution and exploration. Collection Highlights - Cambridge’s largest resident – the 21m fin whale - The giant ground sloth - One of the most complete Dodo skeletons in the UK - Captain Cook’s conch

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Pass by)

The collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology number more than 800,000 objects of outstanding research and historical value. In addition there are over 100,000 field photographs and negatives in the Photographic Archive, and over 30,000 fonds of historical documentary archives.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science (Pass by)

The Whipple Museum's collection includes scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.

The Pitt Building

he Pitt Building was constructed in 1833. It was named after William Pitt the Younger, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Fitzwilliam Museum (Pass by)

The Fitzwilliam Museum is a neoclassical building completed in 1848. It has an imposing facade featuring grand columns reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman temples, a majestic dome and grand statues of lions either side of the entrance.

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Scudamore's Punting Company was founded in 1910 by Jack Scudamore. Jack was a boat builder who visited Henley Upon Thames royal regatta and saw that punting was popular amongst the upper and middle classes. Hear his history here.

Mathematical Bridge

The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge across the River Cam. It connects two parts of Queen's College.

Corpus Christi College

Corpus Christi College, often referred to simply as Corpus, was founded in 1352 by the Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Bene't Street

Bene’t Street is an old street in the city. It’s not commonly on the tourist trail, but for me, it’s one of the more interesting parts of the city.The street is named after St Bene't's Church.

King's College Chapel

15m
Admission ticket not included

King's College Chapel is one of the most iconic and recognisable landmarks in Cambridge. The site was originally the floodplain of the River Cam, and later Medieval buildings.

Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

10m
Admission ticket not included

The Church of St Mary the Great, often referred to simply as "St Mary's," dates back to the 12th century, although the current building mostly dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Market Square

The Market Square is located in the heart of Cambridge's city centre, next to the historic Guildhall. The Square is home to one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country.

Trinity College (Pass by)

Trinity College was founded in 1546 by King Henry the VIII and is the largest college in Cambridge by both land area and student population.

The Round Church

10m
Admission ticket not included

The Round Church, officially known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was founded in 1130 by crusaders who had returned from the Holy Land.

Senate House (Pass by)

The Senate House is an example of Neoclassical architecture. It was designed by architect James Gibbs and completed in 1730.

Garret Hostel Bridge

At this point, the surface of the River Cam floodplain is only 4m above sea level, and the riverbed is only about 2m above sea level. The coastline itself lies almost 50 miles away at King's Lynn.

Cambridge University Library

15m
Admission ticket not included

It’s a relatively new building, dating from the early 20th century, but there are some lovely features in the internal architecture.

Location

Activity location

Christ's Pieces
- 15 Emmanuel Road
- CB1 1JW, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cambridge Bus Station
- station Drummer Street
- CB1 1NE, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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