Why choose this Cambridge tour ?
In this Original Cambridge History Tour we cover a thousand years of Cambridge history from the invasion of the Romans, to the arrival of the students to the Second World War. Discover how Cambridge and the university has influenced the fields of art, literature, science, politics and religion. From the Tudor Reformation to the English Civil War to the Suffragettes, Cambridge has often found itself at the centre of change. Follow the lives of the likes of Isaac Newton, Henry VIII, Oliver Cromwell, Millicent Fawcett and Stephen Hawking and hear what university and town life is like today from guides based at Cambridge University. Our tours are restricted to a maximum of 12 people so small groups are guaranteed.
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What makes The Original Cambridge History Tour a unique experience ?
Our guide will meet you outside Great St Mary’s Church. Look out for the white umbrella! We will begin our tour with a brief and entertaining summary of British and Cambridge history.
We will explain the function of colleges and how the Cambridge college system works before discussing Stephen Hawking’s life at Gonville & Caius.
We will discuss Cambridge University’s uncomfortable links to the Transatlantic slave trade and the campaign of St John’s alumni William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson to end it.
Discover the incredible history of the college of Isaac Newton and see the ‘apple tree’. Find out how Trinity College has influenced the scientific, literary and political landscape of the UK and world.
Learn about the devastating impact of the Black Death in Medieval Cambridge and why Trinity Hall was founded following the plague.
We stroll along the idyllic Cambridge Backs towards our next destination with plenty of time for photo opportunities.
Overlooking King’s from the Backs, discover the history of King’s Chapel including the role it played during the English Civil War. We will also discuss famous King’s alumni, including the incredible and tragic story of the code breaker Alan Turing.
We will discuss the struggles and resistance women faced to attend and gain equality at Cambridge University, and the role of Millicent Fawcett – the first leader of the Suffragists.
See an incredible feat of engineering at the iconic Mathematical Bridge.
Learn about the impact that the War of the Roses had on Cambridge and the foundation of Queens’ College.
Discover how Corpus Christi found itself at the centre of the Tudor Reformation and how this led to the college becoming home to one of the world’s finest collection of Medieval manuscripts.
Hear about the lab group which has almost thirty Nobel Prize winners to its name at the site where some of the greatest scientific discoveries took place.
Hear about the controversy around the discovery of the structure of DNA at the site where the ‘secret of life’ was announced.
We finish our tour with time itself. Learn about the mechanics of the hypnotic Corpus Clock and the strange creature which eats it.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cambridge Town and Gown Tours.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
