£5.00 – £25.00
A walk through the ancient city and university of world fame, where every nook and cranny is full of history. We shall walk through Cambridge City Centre, admire the magnificent buildings, and hear intriguing stories about the past and present of the city and the university. From Romans to Rutherford, from waterfowl hunters to Winnie the Pooh and Stephen Hawking, from quirky old pubs to pulsars, from Cromwell to the cloning of frogs…
We’ll talk about numerous pranks of mischievous Cambridge students, about great discoveries, mediaeval strife, religious turmoil, and the struggle for the throne. We’ll dive into a kaleidoscope of architectural styles: an austere Anglo-Saxon church, breathtaking Tudor Gothic, and enlightened classicism of Christopher Wren.
Along the way, we’ll discuss how the worldview and life itself have changed over the centuries, and what Cambridge is like today, both the university and the city.
The tour will include a visit to a non-charging college wherever possible, and we may also explore King’s College Chapel for an additional fee (paid separately to King’s College) if agreed with the group.
A public walking tour of Cambridge, shared with other tourists, for visitors and newcomers.
Duration: 2 hours (unless agreed otherwise).
Starting point: please click on the date of the tour in the calendar to confirm where we meet. How to get to all meeting points.
| Date | 3rd November 2024 (Sun), 11am (in Russian), from Emmanuel College, Contact us to suggest another date |
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| Age group | Adults (from age 16) (£25), Children (age 7 to 15) (£12.50), Discounted – on Universal Credit (£5 per person) |
Bronwen P –
What made the guide stand out for me is that she doesn’t just point out places, she’ll describe in great and interesting (never dull) detail the significance of the place, she’ll explain the research it uncovered in an accessible way. She knows everything Cambridge inside and out. If there are kids in the group she pays special attention to them making sure they’re happy and entertained.
Daniel Z –
Tanya is amazing. I learned so much from her. She is definitely a great local guide to guide
you through Cambridge!
Iryna –
Thanks to Tatiana for a wonderful tour! Every step we made was filled by detailed stories. I
impressed with humour, historical facts and such a competent professional who I met!
Lesia P –
В Кембридж я влюбилась с первого взгляда, когда нас однажды привозили сюда друзья. Но хотелось узнать больше про этот замечательный город, его историю, факты, а не только посмотреть красивую архитектуру. Вчера мы посетили экскурсию Татьяны. Очень рекомендую! Это замечательный гид, профессионал своего дела. Мы посетили несколько колледжей, увидели студенческие дворики, общежития и часовни. Окунулись в историю, попали на репетицию игры на органе (очень завораживает), и сделали фото с молодым Дарвином. Также успели заглянуть во дворик старинного паба с массой весёлых историй, и полюбоваться оригинальными часами. В нашей группе было много детей. И благодаря очень грамотному подходу, интересным историям и шуткам, дети также были увлечены происходящим. Очень рекомендую экскурсии с Татьяной! Если бы было возможно, я бы слушала о Кембридже весь день. Для меня 2 часа пролетели просто незаметно! И осталось так много мест, о которых ещё нужно узнать. Так что мы обязательно вернёмся!
Jane J –
Tanya was a fabulous guide. We didn’t want to just visit the colleges, we wanted to get to
know Cambridge. Tanya is so knowledgeable and so friendly. We had a memorable tour.
Thank you so much.
Tim B –
Tanya was a extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide who led us round the highlights of
Cambridge and did the best to make opportunities to stop in the dry given the poor
weather whilst still giving us all the information we could want about the places …