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University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TQ, England
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Overview
We’ve been leading our acclaimed Christian Heritage guided walks for over 25 years, and work with a dedicated team of local guides to bring you a small-group walking experience which is personal, engaging and unforgettable. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Our approach is a little different from a standard tourist tour: we believe that ideas matter, and focus on how a small number of big ideas have shaped the university over eight eventful centuries. Weaving together stories about the Cambridge characters who transformed the world (such as Isaac Newton, William Wilberforce and John Milton), our guides will lead you through subjects such as the emergence of the university from Christian monasteries, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern science, movements for the rule of law and religious freedom, and the campaign to abolish the British slave trade.
Meeting and Pickup
We meet inside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Upon arrival, please come inside the church and check-in at the welcome desk.
Redemption Instructions
Your guided walk will begin inside the Round Church Visitor Centre. Please come inside the Round Church and check in at the welcome desk ahead of the scheduled start time. Please note that we do not have any toilet facilities available at the Round Church. Tours last 90-120 minutes. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements (min. 2 people per tour). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Please note that the below itinerary provides an example of places often visited on the tour, but the route may vary to provide you with the best tour possible on any given day.
2. We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) church building, which predates the earliest college by 150 years. The church houses an exhibition and 20-minute film, and access to these are included in guided walk tickets.
3. We typically start by venturing down to the River Cam, where a clear sense of the town's origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge.
4. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. As well as admiring the beautiful courts and chapels, we hope to offer you some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure.
5. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. Outside of university term time, this often includes St John's and, if the tour enters St John's, the admission fee is included in the tour price.
6. We stop outside Trinity College to admire the gatehouse and Isaac Newton's apple tree.
7. We spend some time surrounded by the central University buildings: the University church, the Senate House, and Cambridge University Press bookshop, as well as the beautiful Gonville and Caius College.
8. Opposite Great St Mary's Church is the University Senate House, where students graduate.
9. We view the exterior of King's College, including the magnificent chapel, from King's Parade.
10. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. Tours sometimes visit the Church of St Edward King and Martyr, where it is claimed the first Protestant sermon was preached in England.
11. We visit one of the newer additions to Cambridge's historic King's Parade and explore its significance.
12. We stop to admire the tower of St Bene't's, which is the oldest building in Cambridge, dating from c.1020.
13. Opposite St Bene't's we see The Eagle pub.
14. We venture to the Old Cavendish Laboratory, site of significant scientific work and discoveries.
15. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. As well as admiring the beautiful courts and chapels, we hope to offer you some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure.
16. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. As well as admiring the beautiful courts and chapels, we hope to offer you some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure.
17. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter approximately two colleges. As well as admiring the beautiful courts and chapels, we hope to offer you some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure.
Inclusion
Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
The tour involves walking at a moderate to fast pace – please contact the provider to arrange a private tour if you require a slower walking pace.
Due to college restrictions, visitors with dogs will need to remain outside any colleges visited.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
While we try our best to visit colleges as part of the tour, it is not always possible to go inside college grounds and we cannot guarantee this. Tours will not be able to enter colleges during University exam term (late April to end of June).
Not recommended for those with limited mobility.
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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