Explore History with the Original Cambridge Tour: A Journey from the Romans to the Modern Day

Discover Cambridge’s rich history from Romans to WWII. Join our small-group tour and explore art, science, and politics with expert guides.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Our guide will meet you outside Great St Mary’s Church. Look out for the white umbrella! We will begin our tour with a brief and entertaining summary of British and Cambridge history.
What's Included
  • Explore the prestigious colleges of Cambridge University
  • Hear stories about famous alumni and their achievements
  • Personal anecdotes from your guide, a current Cambridge student
  • Experience the academic atmosphere at one of the world’s top universities
  • Stroll through iconic university grounds and stunning architecture
  • Learn about the…
What's Not Included
  • Entry / Admission to Colleges
Additional Information

In this Original Cambridge History Tour, we explore a millennium of Cambridge’s past, from the Roman invasion to the arrival of students and the events of the Second World War. Learn about Cambridge’s and its university’s impact on art, literature, science, politics, and religion. From the Tudor Reformation and the English Civil War to the Suffragette…

Location
Great St Mary's
Senate House Hill
Our guide will meet you outside of Great St Mary's Church. Look at for the white umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amy
Apr 13, 2024
A must when visiting Cambridge - Rowena was absolutely brilliant, the tour was informative and really interesting. As a first time to Cambridge we got a great sense of the city and the beautiful colleges. Highly recommend this tour, great way to spend two hours. Thank you so much!
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E6534lmninah
Mar 2, 2024
Great walking tour! - Rowena was a fantastic guide and had lots of great details about the colleges and the extensive history they are steeped in. I had a great time! Recommend for anyone who wants a nice overview of the colleges and notable figures who have changed the course of history and once walked their halls.
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Y4976fmalinap
Nov 26, 2023
amazing tour with Cambridge student guide - I’ve been on a lot of walking tours in Cambridge, but I have to say that this one is definitely the best. Rowena was such a knowledgeable and energetic guide, and it is clear that she has a real passion for history and knows what she’s talking about. She was also so considerate and thoughtful about answering all of our questions — and she is completing her PhD at Cambridge, so has a lot of good information about the Uni. It was so nice to be able to support local small business and a Cambridge student. Thank you Rowena!
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O858uenancyc
Nov 25, 2023
A truly enjoyable tour! - The walking tour was wonderful! I learned a lot from Rowena. She is knowledgeable and very sweet. She told us a lot: from histories to interesting stories, from when the college was established to what it’s famous for……..l also took a lot of beautiful pictures. A very good quality tour. I truly enjoyed it!
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Toniannew2020
Oct 21, 2023
A fabulous tour around Cambridge. - We decided to take a walking tour of Cambridge and what an amazing tour it was. Rowena is so personable and so knowledgeable, a Phd student herself studying in Cambridge. She has a passion for the history of Cambridge and can tailor the tour to suit your interests. I was spellbound with everything I learned during the tour. Rowena is a great storyteller and so happy to answer any questions. I would thoroughly recommend the tour.
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Oct 8, 2023
Well informed, excellent value - Great tour with a fantastic guide. Rowena is well informed and enthusiastic; offering deep insight into the history of Cambridge and its beautiful colleges. The tour is well paced and is a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours packed with facts and stories about the amazing buildings and famous alumni of Cambridge university. Highly recommended.
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716anneg
Sep 15, 2023
Wonderful walking tour of Csmbridge - Our tour guide brought the history of Cambridge to life with her interesting descriptions of the city’s many sights. She was very engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly! She made the two hour walking tour a highlight of our visit! She is highly recommended!
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Harrybr8634ml
Aug 24, 2023
We loved this tour! - Rowena was an excelllent guide. The information was fascinating and presented in an entertaining way. Rowena was super helpful about recommending places to eat and other local sites and events. Highly recommend this company!
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Z9310imbenjamin
Aug 9, 2023
Great tour of Cambridge, excellent guide - This was a rich, engaging, and very informative tour -- would highly recommend. Our guide Rowena was excellent, and it was great being shown Cambridge by someone so knowledgeable and friendly. She's clearly a pro.
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N9188entanyag
Jul 24, 2023
Fascinating historic tour of Cambridge - I thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Rowena is so knowledgeable and engaging to listen to. We took a beautiful walk around Cambridge city center in a semi-chronological tour of cambridge colleges focusing on the facinating historical and contemporary figures of Cambridge. The time flew by and I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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