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This private heritage walking tour reveals Cambridge through centuries of academic and cultural civilization. You will explore the historic Old Town shaped by Medieval scholarship and Classical influence. Architectural landmarks and ancient colleges reflect a legacy of intellectual achievement. How did Cambridge become one of the world’s most influential cultural and educational centers? Historic courtyards and elegant pathways reveal stories older than the United States. You will feel surrounded by timeless heritage and architectural brilliance. Medieval buildings and cultural landmarks showcase the transformation of Cambridge through generations of discovery and innovation. Each step uncovers stories of scholars, tradition, and civilization. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Are you looking for a way to see Ely without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out why Ely is known as the ‘ship of the Fens’ and hear a few stories about people who lived and worked here over the centuries • Hear from producer Anna Granta, a Cambridge local, graduate and parent. • Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Cambridge can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour lets you discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while your guide shares insights into local life and Cambridge culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, we can easily tailor the tour to your interests—just let us know in advance. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, your guide will contact you beforehand to understand your preferences and ensure you experience the places that matter most to you. Uncover hidden gems, learn fascinating stories, and see Cambridge through the eyes of a local expert!

Learn about the secrets of Cambridge University on this private, guided walking tour. Explore the colleges with a knowledgeable insider—a current or former student. You can ask your guide questions about what life at Cambridge is really like, and hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the Oxbridge admissions process. Along the way, look out for highlights from the Mathematical Bridge to the Backs, and even upgrade to visit King's College Chapel.

Discover the magical city of Cambridge at your own pace with this guided tour using the DareMapp app. With a 2-hour tour, you can explore iconic attractions like Trinity College, Parker’s Piece or St. John’s College. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 10 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - You can purchase tickets and tickets for the different spaces without leaving the app. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Enjoy a private, personalized way to explore Cambridge with a student or alumnus guide on this two-in-one tour. Spot many of the university's most famous colleges on a walking tour, such as Trinity College and King’s College, while learning about student life. Then, enjoy a classic punting experience on the River Cam—and upgrade to visit King's Chapel.

Take an introductory tour around the highlights of the city as you walk the historic streets, past magnificent university buildings. This is the perfect tour for first-time visitors to Cambridge or those who are only here for a short time. See all the central, iconic sights in just 3 hours. The Corpus Clock, the Senate House and many of the beautiful central colleges including Corpus Christi, King’s, Gonville & Caius and Trinity. Designed as an introduction to Cambridge.

This private Christmas walking tour reveals Cambridge through festive heritage and academic civilization. You will explore the historic Old Town illuminated by seasonal lights and timeless traditions. Medieval colleges and Classical architecture reflect centuries of cultural transformation. How does Cambridge celebrate Christmas within one of the world’s most historic academic cities? Historic courtyards and elegant pathways create a refined holiday atmosphere. You will feel surrounded by cultural depth and architectural beauty. Heritage landmarks reveal stories older than the United States and showcase centuries of intellectual legacy. Each step uncovers traditions, scholarly heritage, and the enduring spirit of Cambridge. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

This private family heritage walking tour reveals Cambridge through centuries of academic civilization and cultural legacy. You will explore the historic Old Town shaped by Medieval scholarship and Classical architecture. Ancient colleges and elegant courtyards reflect timeless architectural influence. What stories of discovery and tradition shaped one of the world’s most respected academic cities? Historic pathways and cultural landmarks reveal stories older than the United States. Families will feel surrounded by heritage, knowledge, and architectural beauty. Medieval buildings showcase the transformation of Cambridge through generations of scholars and innovation. Each step uncovers traditions that continue to influence global culture and education. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Cambridge is just an hour or so by train from London (or Uber-Taxi ride)and makes for a great day trip or indeed a place for a longer stay. Join me and follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Professor Stephen hawking. Cambridge is famous around the world for its renowned university education and it only takes a few hours here to understand what an inspiring place it is. History seeps outs of every stone as you wonder around this beautiful centre of learning and walking from one college to another through courtyards and into ornate chapels. Cambridge is instantly recognisable from numerous television series and films and we will explore some of the most beautiful and historic sights. We will visit some of the most famous spots and several out of the way too and have time for any souvenirs, tea shops or an old pub along the way.

Our walking tour is more than sightseeing — it’s an authentic journey into the real Cambridge, guided by Cambridge students, graduates, and locals who have called this city home for years. Each guide is carefully selected and intensively trained to meet the highest standards before leading a tour. Their training focuses not just on history, but on storytelling, communication, and connection, ensuring every moment feels alive and meaningful. You’ll hear real student experiences, insights into the university application process, and centuries-old traditions only insiders can share. Our no-backtracking route is designed to help you see more in less time, weaving through the city’s most beautiful landmarks. Founded by a Cambridge graduate and lifelong resident, we pride ourselves on small-group tours, multilingual options, and warm hospitality. Every step reveals not just what Cambridge looks like — but how it feels to study, live, and dream here.

This is no ordinary walking tour—it’s a ghostly adventure through haunted lanes, mysterious pubs, and historic chapels, led by tales of tragic scholars, spectral ladies, and phantoms both gentle and sinister. Are you brave enough to follow in the footsteps of restless spirits, uncover the secrets behind creaking windows, and meet the famous “Lady in White”? You'll be armed with a built in EMF reader to detect spirits when they are near. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

Cambridge University was founded by Oxford scholars who escaped the town/gown riots in the 13th century, and the two universities have enjoyed a friendly (sometimes not so friendly!) rivalry for many centuries. The most famous example of this is the annual Boat Race along the River Thames. As England’s two most ancient universities, they are often called ‘Oxbridge’. Today the ‘modern’ city of Cambridge has a rich array of bookshops, cafes, pubs, live music venues, galleries, museums and scenic riverside parks. The banks of the River Cam are fabulous places for the summer months. On this private walking tour through this world-famous city, your guide will help you uncover the many layers and stories of both Cambridge and its alumni including luminaries such as Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, and several prime ministers. Enjoy the quaint, antiquated yet vibrant atmosphere – and enjoy stopping off for a pint at a local, historic tavern afterwards.

Your 90-minute private walking tour is led by a current student or graduate of Cambridge University and you will get to see all the most famous colleges and landmarks with authentic insights into student life.

This is the perfect way to discover stories about women’s history at Cambridge University that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook. Learn from someone who has firsthand experience of student life—a university alumni guide. As it's a private tour, feel free to ask plenty of questions along the way as you pass by top sights, such as King’s College, the Mathematical Bridge, and Trinity College.

Our tours bring Cambridge to life through the eyes of those who truly know it — sharing real stories about student life, the university application process, and the hidden traditions only locals can tell. Founded by a University of Cambridge graduate and lifelong resident, our experiences are designed with authenticity, warmth, and personal insight. Starting from a peaceful, exclusive location at the longest and most scenic stretch of the River Cam, our punting route includes two extra sights. After the punting, our walking route flows naturally through the city with no backtracking, helping you see more in less time. We provide blankets, umbrellas, and local discount coupons for comfort, and offer multilingual tours in Chinese, Spanish, and more, with audio or written guides when needed. As one of Cambridge’s most trusted and recommended operators, we focus on genuine stories, thoughtful details, and the unforgettable charm that make every guest fall in love with this historic city.

As well as Cambridge’s famous University buildings and grand architecture, there’s a smaller, rather charming side of the city that avid hunters like to search for—its Dinky Doors. These are miniature sculptures which pop up around the city, and are loved by kids and adults alike. On this self-guided tour, set off on an adventure to discover 12 doors and watch a video backstory for each door.

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

London might be home to the original Imperial War Museum, but it’s not the only one in England. Designed with military buffs in mind, this private tour transports you to the Imperial War Museum Duxford to witness its living airfield and explore its fascinating museum. Plus, you’ll skip the stress of public transportation and enjoy private round-trip transfers instead.

If you want to laugh out loud whilst learning the difference between the English Perp and the and the Decorative then this is the tour for you. I don’t to a list of facts and dates, but tell great stories that build into mind-blowing narratives. These are tours you won’t want to end.

Our Cambridge Green Badge guides were trained by the the Fitzwilliam Museum itself. They have a thorough knowledge of the extensive range of exhibits. Visiting the Fitzwilliam can be daunting due to its size and variety of its galleries. We will take you straight to key exhibits, many of which are not well highlighted. After your tour you may choose to return to your favourite galleries and linger over the items that most interest you.

Looking for an independent and flexible way to see Cambridge? This private self-led audio tour via smartphone app offers a convenient, budget-friendly sightseeing option with GPS guidance. Upon booking, download the app to your phone, and enjoy lifetime access to the recording. When you’re ready, make your own way to 9 King's Parade, pop in your headphones, and let the tour—recorded by a former Cambridge student and resident—guide you around the city.