Cambridge

An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries

Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
1h 10min
Languages
English, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll meet the colourful characters that shaped the university‘s 800-year history. Embark on an enchanting journey through the charming cobbled streets of Cambridge, where you‘ll see the university‘s iconic colleges and hear its rich history. Led by a Cambridge University graduate and expert tour guide brimming with historical anecdotes, you‘ll be immersed in the captivating tales of rivalry and discovery that has shaped this world-famous institution.

Along the way, you‘ll hear of the most lied-about bridge in Cambridge, the Mathematical Bridge, and about rivalries that fuel the university‘s competitive spirit. I‘ll tell you about the rivalry between St John‘s and Trinity College, the local upper and lower classes, and Cambridge and Oxford. From the grandeur of King‘s College Chapel‘s soaring spires to the characterful passageways past Trinity College, each stop unveils a different side of the esteemed institution.

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Important info

Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

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What's included
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Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it. The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour. Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
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What's not included
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Smartphone and headphones. Entrance to any paid attractions en route
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting Point

The tour begins on the footpath in front of the main gates of King's College, on King's Parade. You'll see some grand gates with bicycle racks in front of them.