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Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks; the Backs.
Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.
On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.
Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Audio tour provided by a local or historian
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Departure Point
Mill Ln, Cambridge CB2 1RS, Verenigd Koninkrijk
The tour starts by the river, at the Scudamore's Quayside
The River Cam, Cambridge, United Kingdom Join us for a fantastic tour of The River Cam! 5 minutes
Granta Pl, Cambridge CB2, UK We begin our walk alongside the river as we retell the fascinating and humorous stories. 10 minutes
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Queen's Student Accommodation:
A welcoming green space stretches beyond and marks the beginning of 'The Backs'. What's a walkthrough student life without getting to know their sports in religious details. 10 minutes
King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, UK King's and View of Chapel:
Get a sense of what the Backs originally were with a picturesque view of the meadow, a stream, and the Chapel. Discover the secrets of the Cambridge 'Night Climbers' and the more mischievous side of Cambridge's secret societies 10 minutes
Clare College, Cambridge, United Kingdom The Alma Mater of the most endearing nature historian of our lifetimes - David Attenborough. 10 minutes
Garret Hostel Bridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom As we end our tour, we recommend stopping to take in the lovely view, or even Bridge Hopping for the daring ones. 5 minutes
Silver St, Cambridge, UK ...over the wooden bridge! The poetic place's history holds moving stories. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
David_S
11 Aug 2022
Great tour, pleasant to listen, balanced content from historical facts to side stories, form of dialogue between interviewer and professional. Great to experience Cambridge history set in meadows. Yet relatively pricey in my opinion as it included 6 stops by about 5 minutes each.
bchloe6
03 Sep 2020
Really nice way to discover Cambridge away from the crowded (sometimes boring) standard guided tours. I was not sure what to expect first but this is definitely a great app to discover new places and learn interesting facts! It is like having a private tour guide by your side that you can take with you everywhere and turn off/on when you wish;) Would definitely recommend it for Cambridge and try the app myself in other places!
This tour in
East of England
is organized by
Vidi Guides
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