A fascinating insight into the history, traditions and student life of the University colleges spanning 800 years. Visit the highlight of the tour, King's College Chapel with its Gothic pinnacles, celebrated Choir and Christmas Eve carol service. Admire the front of Trinity College, founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, famous for marrying six wives. Enjoy stories of student pranks and watch the flat-bottomed boats called punts as they travel along the River Cam propelled by boatmen with long poles.
Learn about life-changing discoveries in Cambridge, such as the structure of DNA at the Cavendish Laboratory. Pause at the Eagle pub to hear stories of the World War 2 British and American pilots' nights of revelry! Marvel at the unique modern Corpus clock with its amazing grasshopper.
I really love this city and shall be happy to share with you the stories I have learned over the years I have been living and working here.
ITINERARY
• Start at the Market Square.
• Stop outside Great St Mary's University Church and the Senate House, where graduation ceremonies take place.
• Stop in front of Trinity College and St John's College.
• Visit the interior of King's College Chapel.
• Stop in front of the extraordinary Corpus Clock.
• Stop near the Eagle Pub.
• See the front of the Cavendish Laboratory.
• Take photos throughout the tour.
This tour as a whole or partially can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!
MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION
Meeting Point Options: Suggested by Guide: Market Place Peas Hill Cambridge
Duration: 2 hours
Very occasionally colleges can close at short notice. Should this happen before or during our tour I will endeavour to provide suitable alternative arrangements.
TRANSPORTATION
Walking tour
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Guiding Services
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
11 £ - Entrance fees into King's College Chapel
WHAT’S EXTRA
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: Transport into Cambridge can be arranged if required
RESTRICTIONS
I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.