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Overview

Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English history for over a thousand years before the University was even founded. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

England, CB4 3BN, United Kingdom

Tours will start within 5 minutes of schedule. If late please call +44 1223 901 007 and leave a voicemail with your contact details. Your guide will be wearing branded Terrible Tours top or cap. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/upVTPdwbzVREYog88

End Point

End point

We end at the famous 'Chronophage', right opposite iconic King's College

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cambridge
Tour's specific itineraries can vary, depending on audience interest and questions, but is planned to cover.
Duration: 1 mins
2. Magdalene College
Magdalene Street and Bridge - an ancient roadway and the heart of what was once the port of Cambridge
Duration: 10 mins
3. St. John's College
The Round Church and the seeds of the University
Duration: 10 mins
4. Trinity College
Trinity - the richest college in either Oxford or Cambridge - home to Newton, and one of Cambridge's longest pranks
Duration: 10 mins
5. Trinity Hall
Trinity Lane has come a long way since being known as 'pisspot lane' - don't worry, no umbrellas required
Duration: 10 mins
6. Gonville and Caius College
Caius - Home of the famous 'Nightclimbers', and a strange instruction from its founder
Duration: 10 mins
7. Cambridge Market Square
Market Square - Home of the most famous bell chimes in the world (really), one of England's oldest markets, and some epic Town v Gown Cambridge punch ups!
Duration: 10 mins
8. St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
Benet Street - See the oldest building in Cambridge, and the laboratory where someone really did discover 'the secret of life', along with the pub they announced it in over a pint, and finally the Corpus Clock
Duration: 10 mins
9. Castle Hill
Castle Hill - The place Cambridge started - Romans, Vikings and Normans all conquered the last bridge before the sea....
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

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Exclusion

We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Terrible Tours

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