Cambridge is just an hour or so by train from London (or Uber-Taxi ride)and makes for a great day trip or indeed a place for a longer stay. Join me and follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Professor Stephen hawking.
Cambridge is famous around the world for its renowned university education and it only takes a few hours here to understand what an inspiring place it is.
History seeps outs of every stone as you wonder around this beautiful centre of learning and walking from one college to another through courtyards and into ornate chapels.
Cambridge is instantly recognisable from numerous television series and films and we will explore some of the most beautiful and historic sights.
We will visit some of the most famous spots and several out of the way too and have time for any souvenirs, tea shops or an old pub along the way.
Trumpington Street, University Of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
This museum is full of the most incredible works of classical art and around the world.
Little St. Marys Church Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
A beautiful little medieval church just a little way further out from where most tourists venture but well worth it.
Queens' College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
You might call it Math, we call it Maths but either way we will see the famed Mathematical Bridge in Queens College.
Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Dating back since 1352 we will see this beautiful building from the street and if lucky take a peek at the stunning New Court just beyond the Porters Office.
King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
See some of the beautiful grounds and buildings of the estate of Kings College, Cambridge,
King's Parade, Cambridge, United Kingdom
King's College Chapel plays a central role in College life, as well as being the most instantly recognisable and iconic building in Cambridge. Famed almost in equal measure for the largest fan vaulted ceiling and its wondrous carol services.
River Cam, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Perhaps my favourite view of the beautiful River Cam and famed around the world.
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See the famous and beautiful River Cam.
The stone is inscribed with the first and last two lines of his most famous poem, Zài Bié Kāngqiáo ("A Second Farewell to Cambridge").
Bene't Street in the centre of Cambridge. A favourite spot for academics and locals, it is most famously known as the place where Francis Crick and James Watson announced and celebrated their discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953.
Benet Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The oldest existent building in Cambridge. This beautiful simple old church dates from Anglo-Saxon times and is over 1,000 years old.
Trinity Street, , Cambridge, United Kingdom
Another of the most iconic colleges in the historic centre of Cambridge.
Porters Lodge, Trinity St, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Grafted from the original apple tree from Sir Isaac Newtons home.
It was once the city’s only entry and key to Cambridge’s growth as a trade hub. Some believe Cambridge was named after this bridge, but it’s actually named after the River Cam that runs through it.
St. John's St., Cambridge, United Kingdom
Though we can't venture inside, there is nothing quite like seeing the majestic great gates of St John's College, Cambridge.
58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Corpus Clock is one of the most striking public monuments in Cambridge. It is a unique and strange looking sculptural clock.
Look up in Rose Crescent, and you’ll spot the pretty rose crescents on the shop signs. Most of the shops here are fashion related shops. Gardenia, also commonly known as Gardis, is the most famous kebab shop in Cambridge. Especially popular in the early hours of the morning.
Round Church, Bridge Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
A beautiful 900 year old church that started its life as a Wayfarers chapel on the old Roman road across the Cam.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
In between colleges, churches, museums and bridges we will explore some of the pretty and historic streets and lanes of this famed University City.
1 Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Cambridge University Press is the world's oldest publishing house and the oldest university press, with a history tracing back to a letters patent granted by King Henry VIII in 1534. The press published its first book in 1584 and this is the worlds oldest bookshop.
I can meet you in your hotel in Cambridge City Centre and then we can walk straight to the tour.
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