Curious Cambridge: Cambridge's Most Entertaining History Tour

Discover the captivating history of Cambridge on the most entertaining history tour in town. Laugh and learn as expert guides take you through centuries of fascinating stories and events.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cambridge - Tour’s specific itineraries can vary, depending on audience interest and questions, but is planned to cover.
  • Magdalene College - Magdalene Street and Bridge - an ancient roadway and the heart of what was once the port of Cambridge
  • St. John’s College - The Round Church and the seeds of the University
  • Trinity College -…
What's Included
  • Partner offers from leading Cambridge tourism businesses
What's Not Included
  • We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)
Additional Information

Discover the full narrative of Cambridge history. From conquering Romans, terrifying Saxons, ferocious Vikings and brutal Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ established its core presence in English history a thousand years prior to the foundation of the University. Further, explore what 800 years of stringent Dons and rebellious students have contributed since…

Location
Jesus Green Lock House
Look out for our guides wearing a branded outer/polo/cap (or all 3!) on the Green near the Jesus Lock Footbridge (there are loos here too, always good before a 90 minute walk!) Tours leave within 5 minutes of schedule. IF LATE CALL +44 1223 901 007 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE ON VOICEMAIL.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Catelijne_v
Aug 1, 2024
Tour with teenager - Simon is a very enthousiastic tour guide, an excellent storyteller and host. We enjoyed the tour and even our 15-year-old daughter liked it very much.
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Q1020ugveronicab
Mar 26, 2024
Quite the opposite of terrible - Fun and Entertaining - I did a walking tour guided by Chuck and had a wonderful time. Firstly, it was a small group, so no one got lost or left behind and everyone could easily gather around Chuck to hear the information he was telling us. Secondly, the walking was easy (no killer steep hills etc) but it would still be worth wearing a comfortable pair of shoes so you can thoroughly enjoy the walk. (Some streets are cobblestone or paved and so flat walking shoes are always going to be best for balance). Thirdly I had been to Cambridge about 15 years ago and done a walking tour then. Chuck covered 1 or 2 of the standard places you'll find on any walking tour - but I genuinely learned far more new interesting facts and stories about Cambridge. Thoroughly recommend it!
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Kat_w
Feb 11, 2024
Fantastic guided walk - Our guide chuck was fantastic and very informative! It was a great way to take in some of the Cambridges key sites! Thanks Chuck!
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J2421ktjamesm
Feb 11, 2024
Super tour with Chuck - A really great tour, our guide Chuck was excellent Although we know Cambridge a little lots of things were pointed out that were new to us
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Wallisandsonbarton
Aug 15, 2023
Great Tour - Great tour... learnt new facts about of town that we did not know even after 47 years living here...
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J8194ftjanetm
Apr 5, 2023
Curiosity satisfied - An excellent and informative tour which was not at all fusty or boring. Simon the guide was charming and inclusive and could answer all questions. He knew the history as well as how the colleges work today. He showed us some very interesting architectural features we would have missed on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed our 90 mins with him and would recommend the tour.
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Davidkl8388uv
Apr 2, 2023
Curious Cambridge - The tour was very interesting and engaging in highlighting the history of Cambridge and it’s main attractions. The tour guide Stacey appeared to be knowledgeable of her history in the City which made the tour exciting and worthwhile for someone not having visited Cambridge before.
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Voyager735748
Mar 19, 2023
Great value - Thank you Stacey for a very informative, interesting and very different tour. You gave us plenty of food for thought! Hope the rain eventually moved away. Thanks and best wishes Jan and Steve Liverpool
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Alice
Oct 21, 2022
Lacklustre Tour - We were expecting a fun and informative tour but I’m afraid it was lacklustre and tedious. We ranged in age from 80 to 8 and it didn’t pique the interest of any of us.
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Ross_c
May 7, 2024
Disappointed - Got cancelled via text and email very disappointing they don’t have a backup. just waiting on refund
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).