Cambridge: Colleges, Nooks and Crannies
Highlights
London
architectural, cultural, accessible
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English, Russian
Description
We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of medieval 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. The tour includes a visit to a non-charging college that is currently open to visitors and such sights as St.Bene’t’s Church, the Eagle pub, the departments on Free School Lane and the New Museums Site, and the Mathematical Bridge.
Itinerary
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Emmanuel College
- Visit a beautiful Cambridge College and enjoy and admire its courts, gardens, ponds, and the Chapel.
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Museums Site, Cambridge University
- Look at the site of old university departments, with handsome buildings, intriguing museums, and many hidden secrets.
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Old Cavendish Lab
- Visit the former site of the legendary Cavendish Laboratory, linked to many ground-breaking discoveries of the 20th century.
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The Eagle
- The historic pub, a must to visit, is linked to many Cambridge stories!
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St. Bene't's Church
- Visit the oldest church in Cambridgeshire and talk about the art of bell-ringing, Anglo-Saxon architecture, and a few curiosities.
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Mathematical Bridge
- Iconic and charming Cambridge bridge, with a fascinating history.
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The Chronophage
- A most unusual and grotesque modern mechanical clock with philosophical allusions and a fascinating design.
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King's College Grounds and Chapel
- The most photographed building in Cambridge, with magnificent stained-glass windows and breathtaking fan-vault ceiling. Idyllic grounds on the bank of the river with vibrant wildflowers when in season.
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Trinity College Gate
- Admire the 14th-century gate that predates the college, and its hidden mysteries, the famous apple tree, and a few other hidden and fascinating artefacts in the area.
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The Round Church
- A most unusual Norman building with a fascinating history, on the ancient Roman Road.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.