University Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

University Walking Tour

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Cambridge
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  • 90 to 120 minutes
  • Cambridge
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

What turned a boggy medieval town into a world-class university city? Join one of our engaging local guides on the University Walk and encounter the key ideas, people and movements which have formed and reformed Cambridge University and its colleges over 8 eventful centuries. Starting at the iconic 12th-century Round Church, you'll proceed around the city's historic centre, uncovering the manifold ways in which Christian faith and practice have given shape to Cambridge University throughout its history. The University Walk departs at 2:15pm from the inside of the Round Church and takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Entrance to the exhibitions at the Round Church Visitor Centre is included in the walk price.

Note: unfortunately, our walks are not able to enter any colleges from the beginning of May until the end of June due to college closures during the examination period.

We've been leading guided walks for over twenty years and make a real effort to give you the chance to encounter Cambridge in all its fullness. We start at the Round Church, Cambridge's quirkiest (and, we think, most beautiful) Church building, which predates the earliest college (Peterhouse, 1284) by 150 years. After an introduction to the building's 800-year history, we venture down to the river, where a clear sense of the town's origins can be gained at Magdalene Bridge. We are on friendly terms with a number of Cambridge colleges and, while we cannot guarantee college entrance on any given day, most walks enter two to three colleges to gain some perspective on Cambridge's distinctive, college-based university structure. We aim to give you a feel for some of Cambridge's most iconic and influential spots, both on and off the beaten track. These include the University Church (Great St. Mary's), the Senate House, the Cambridge University Press bookshop, the Church of Saint Edward King and Martyr, the Eagle Pub and the Cavendish Laboratory. We are often happy to adapt the places we visit to your interests and, of course, love to attempt valiantly to answer your hardest questions about Cambridge. We look forward to seeing you on the University Walk!

Inclusions
  • Entrance fee to Round Church Visitor Centre

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough walkers (2) to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Guides will move swiftly between sights in order to provide a full tour experience: if you require a slower pace, please contact provider to arrange a private walk.
  • Not recommend for those with walking problems.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

The Round Church, Round Church Vestry, Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK


Departure Time

02:15 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

90 to 120 minutes


User's Reviews

camillerO9217LT

30 Nov, 2023

We really enjoyed our walking tour. Our guide Julie was very knowledgeable, sharing fun and interesting facts about the university and city. It was a perfect way to spend 90 minutes exploring Cambridge. Even my teenagers gave it a thumbs up! Highly recommend.

MagsByrne1607

14 Oct, 2023

We had a wonderful tour of Cambridge with John. He is extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain the history and influence Cambridge has had throughout the world. It was quite eye opening to learn about some of the people and their stories.

KIERAN_C

07 Oct, 2023

Not good. Guide left a few minutes early!! My family arrived 1 minute early. Fortunately a local advised on what way the group had gone. Too many people. 20 plus. Guide just couldn’t cope.

CJHols

07 Oct, 2023

The tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and interesting. The tour lasted over 2 hours and was excellent value.

Dongmei C

13 Sep, 2023

I ve been to Cambridge Uni a few times before. This is the first time with tourist guide, which enables me to learn more about the history and stories behind building and scene.

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What tour leaves early!!

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Fantastic Tour!!!

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An lol thoroughly engaging and informative brisk tour

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Best walking tour if you want a history lesson.

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Best way to visit the University of Cambridge in 2 hours

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100% recommend! Truly amazing tour with Julia

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Brilliant walking tour, would recommend!

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Walking tour of Cambridge - exceptional!

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Excellent friendly tour, highly recommend doing it.

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Fascinating journey of the faith and history of Cambridge

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Completely worth it! Amazing tour

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Round church guided university/Cambridge history walk.

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Fantastic introduction to Cambridge

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