Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
I tailor each tour to the individual interests of the tourists in the group. I am fascinated by Cambridge's history and its magnificent sights, and have in-depth knowledge of its past and present. I can draw on my special expertise in the history of science, mathematics, and computing in Cambridge. My approach is thorough yet not too serious, sometimes light-hearted and always considerate. We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of mediaeval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of the human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries, and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University.
Options
90-min public walking tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What's included in Tangential Cambridge: Group Walking Tour of Sights and Highlights
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
Look at the oldest church in Cambridge; its pre-Norman tower is a thousand years old. Talk about its history and the art of bell-ringing. Then explore a medieval pub across the road and find out what its claim for fame is.
Mathematical Bridge
Admire the iconic Cambridge bridge and hear the stories about its construction and punting on the river Cam.
See the building of the first physics laboratory in Cambridge and learn about some groundbreaking discoveries that were made here.
Inclusions
- Advice on the tourists' further stay in the city after the tour, e.g. what to do, where to eat.
- Admission fees to colleges, if any
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with difficulty walking unless they are in a wheelchair
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- CB2 3AP - outside the main entrance
- Outside the Round Church
- Outside, by the main entrance to the hotel
- In front of the Guildhall on the Market Square
End Points
- The tourists can then explore the free museums of Cambridge University
- Outside King's College which the tourists can visit afterwards
- Not far from the river where the tourists can then go punting
