Why choose this Cambridge tour ?

Join local historians as we discover the story behind the birth of one of the world’s most famous universities, what it’s like to be a student at Cambridge University, and explore the extraordinary inventions of the city!

On these self-guided audio walking tours, we’ll visit the most iconic spots of the city such as Trinity College, King’s College, and Great St Mary’s Church. Walk through the architectural highlights and follow the footsteps of the famous alumni Prince Charles, Sir Isaac Newton, C.S. Lewis, John Harvard, and Stephen Hawking.

We’ll visit the Corpus Clock and try to find the mythical creature on it while discovering the history of this unique and wonderful invention. We’ll learn about the King’s Parade as well as get more insight into Cambridge’s rich graduation ceremony and its bizarre traditions.

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



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What makes Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours a unique experience ?

Market Square – Slip back into the past and find out how ‘the bridge over the granta’ got her present name.

Learn all about life as a student beyond the walls of the university and its age-old Oxford rivalry.

Dating back to 1130, learn about this beautiful church and what it stands for.

Map the journey of a student’s life as we explore the history and architecture of this building.

The largest and richest of all the Oxbridge colleges has a wealth of history and tradition to share.

As students cycle past, we get another closer look at the social traditions in student life in Cambridge.

Discover the biggest ceremony in student life and all its traditions full of weird quirks.

We bid our goodbyes at the most beautiful and famous image in all of Cambridge!

We pause here to learn about Stephen Hawking’s Alma mater

Get intimate with Cambridge’s rich and traditional Graduation ceremony and a very strange practice.

Learn about this unique and wonderful invention and try to find a mythical creature on it!

The pub has its own stories of genius celebrations and war stories to offer you

We learn how science’s biggest breakthroughs in the field of physics and biology were achieved here.

Fancy picturing the famous University Boat Race’s History? Let’s take a pause at the photography shop!

Treat yourself to a yummy helping of cakes and Chelsea buns from the most loved bakery here.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


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Included with Your Ticket

  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian

Not Included

  • Earphones
  • Mobile device

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by Vidi Guides.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.