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Cambridge Tour: Explore Historical Memory
4.9
43 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Our exploratory trips are based on academic studies and steered by authorities in the field. They involve lively debates about historical recollections, contentious figures and items, and the effects of colonial rule on the city and university.
Our exploratory trips are based on academic studies and steered by authorities in the field. They involve lively debates about historical recollections, contentious figures and items, and the effects of colonial rule on the city and university.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- King’s College - Meet your student guide at the front of King’s College
- Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Our first stop is Great St. Mary’s Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university
- Trinity Hall - In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the…
- King’s College - Meet your student guide at the front of King’s College
- Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Our first stop is Great St. Mary’s Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university
- Trinity Hall - In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university
- The Backs - Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell
- Darwin College - Review map of Colleges, opposite site of former New Hall College, now Darwin College, and learn about the journey of women as they fought to become full members of the university
- Queens’ College - Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University
- St Catharine’s College - Stop at St. Catharine’s College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation
- King’s College - Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory
What's Included
- Exclusive insider access to Cambridge University with a student guide
- Discover the university’s history, architecture, and student traditions
- Unique anecdotes and personal stories from your student guide
- Visit famous colleges and landmarks including King’s College Chapel and the Senate House
- Opportunity to visit the interior of selected…
- Exclusive insider access to Cambridge University with a student guide
- Discover the university’s history, architecture, and student traditions
- Unique anecdotes and personal stories from your student guide
- Visit famous colleges and landmarks including King’s College Chapel and the Senate House
- Opportunity to visit the interior of selected colleges, subject to availability
- Gain insights into the daily life of Cambridge students
- Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
- Question and answer session with the student guide
What's Not Included
- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens’ College, St. Catharine’s College, King’s College
- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens’ College, St. Catharine’s College, King’s College
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
Location
King's College, Cambridge
King's Parade
Guide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(43 Ratings)
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Parisexpat2013
Oct 26, 2024
A great way to understand the city - Excellent tour, excellent guide
Nice change from typical tourist offerings
Short route but worth it for history and quality of information
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47hiteshd
Oct 5, 2024
An essential tour to understand Cambridge - This was an incredibly informative tour. I was reasonably familiar with the basic history of Cambridge, but I learned so much about the less-explored histories in Cambridge on this tour. The tour guide, Giorgia, gave us a great, engaging tour, and I would gladly recommend this to my friends if they are in Cambridge for the day.
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Storyseeker7
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent, Worthwhile Experience - This tour is an excellent way to get to know a side of Cambridge that doesn't present itself in all the glitzy brochures and the tourist traps. I chose the Original Uncomfortable Cambridge tour for my students at a summer school and I wasn't disappointed. The guides share information that ranges from issues on slavery, colonialism and LGBTQ+ and are very engaging (they keep the audience involved at all stages). I'd definitely recommend this tour to all kinds of groups and travellers.
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Sherpa756948
Apr 20, 2024
Totally worth it! - Excellent introduction to a broader context for Cambridge. Nina did a fabulous job; it was articulate, thorough, engaging. Definitely worth the time and minimal cost.
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Valentingienal
Apr 2, 2024
Great tour to learn MORE about Cambridge - Great insights across Cambridge its history and also wider UK! Peach was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Jesslc353nb
Mar 31, 2024
Great way to explore Cambridge in an unconventional way! - The tour was wonderful. We actually signed up without reading detailed descriptions so we didn't know what to expect on the day. The tour lasted for 1.5 hours and was very informative. A friendly tour guide Peach uncovered the 'ugly' history of Cambridge while walking us through the stunning views. Any discussions and opinions are welcome during the tour and this is a great way to learn more about this city and reflect on its history. Definitely recommend it to all who want to explore this city in an unconventional way!
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P6465puvalentinal
Mar 9, 2024
High quality tour that touches the major highlights of Cambridge but doesn't tell you the usual stuff. Totally recommend - Our guide was super competent and entertaining! Would recommend this tour to anybody who wants to know more about the uncomfortable truths behind the city of Cambridge and explore the origins of the town vs gown frictions.
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I1378mrandrewh
Oct 15, 2023
An excellent informative and provocative tour. - Our guide, Rose, was well prepared and very informative. In addition to providing information, questions were asked of the tour group that required them to reflect on the moral and ethical issues raised by the tour. In particular these were in relation to historical sexism and racism at Cambridge, and the university’s links with slavery.
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H7797fxnataliam
Oct 9, 2023
Loved it. Want more. Thank you!!! - Thank you! It was an engaging and inspiring tour. I loved every minute of it. Hope I can attend more.
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Z5347dxannam
Jul 3, 2024
Uncomfortable Cambridge - A guided tour with a twist. - I finally got around to going on this tour after planning on doing so for quite a while.
We were a very small group (3 not including the guide) and none of us were British which may or may not have impacted on the experience. I admit that I didn't find the contents of the subject matter very uncomfortable but I suspect that this might be due to my age, others might find it triggering. During the 1 hour and 30 min we covered inequality between the rich and poor and between the sexes, Religious and racial conflicts and more. The tour encourages debate and discussion which added a nice twist to events, and all participants chipped in with stories from our own countries: Sweden (me), Australia and the USA. I would have been interested in how a bigger group would have changed the experience and debate. All in all a very pleasurable
and highly recommended experience.
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