Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university. On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power structures, past and present.
Recommended for age 12 and older.
This tour was gratefully developed with support from the University of Cambridge Museums and through consultation with researchers and curators at the University of Cambridge.
Options
Private Tour (up to 6 People)
Private Tour (up to 6 People)
What's included in Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Round Church Visitor Centre
Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
St. John's College
Under the decorated gates of St. John's college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
Trinity College
Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the history of Eugenics.
Inclusions
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Guide will be wearing a bright green vest and carrying a tote bag with an Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Logo.
End Points
- This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
