Enjoy a walking tour of historic Cambridge and learn about the places and people that made the city famous. See all of the key sights in the historic heart of Cambridge.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

See famous colleges such as Trinity, St John's and Gonville and Caius
See the world-famous Cavendish Laboratory and hear about its 29 Nobel Prize winners
See the 16th century Eagle Pub where airmen used to gather in WWII
Marvel at the grandeur of King's College Chapel, which has become the symbol of Cambridge
Visit St. Bene't's Church, which dates from the 11th-century and is the oldest church in the county
Hear about one or two ghosts that are said to haunt the ancient buildings

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Take a private walking tour that will make the ancient streets and buildings of Cambridge come alive. See and learn about some of the famous colleges, such as Trinity, St John's, Gonville and Caius, and Corpus Christi. Visit the world-renowned Old Cavendish Laboratory where the electron, the proton, the neutron, and the structure of DNA were discovered. Enjoy a tour that will show you all of the key sights in the historic heart of Cambridge. Along the way, visit some of Cambridge's historic churches, such as St. Bene't's which dates from the early 11th-century. Its Saxon origins make it the oldest church in the county of Cambridgeshire. You will also see the majestic King's College Chapel which took over 100 years to build.

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Cost of the guide

College entry fees

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Outside The Cambridge Gift Shop

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Some of the Cambridge streets are cobbled and some surfaces are uneven so comfortable shoes are advisable
You will be contacted after your booking to agree upon a time and a meeting place
Cambridge Green Badge Guides are expected to work with a maximum group size of 20

Cambridge: Places and People Walking Tour

Cambridge: Places and People Walking Tour

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