Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8 (9 reviews) 2–3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Embark on a captivating journey through Cambridge with Helen’s meticulously designed self-guided audio tour. Discover the city's academic spirit and architectural elegance, guided by Helen, a Chartered Geographer with extensive expertise.

Starting at the tranquil Christ’s Piece, this 2.5-mile trek passes iconic landmarks like the Fitzwilliam Museum, the medieval Round Church, and the picturesque Backs. As you navigate through cobblestone paths and lush green spaces, Helen’s narrative enriches your stroll with fascinating insights into the storied halls of the University's ancient colleges and vibrant market squares.

This tour isn't just a walk; it’s a deep dive into the heart of Cambridge, revealing secrets and stories at every corner.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Exploro Limited

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
Included: Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Included: Check "BEFORE YOU GO" section of your e-ticket!
Included: Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Included: Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour

Not included

Not included: In-person Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

The tour starts near the park, where you will get an introduction to the history and past of the city and its surroundings.
Stop 2

Passing by

Emmanuel College has a reputation for academic excellence. Many scholars have passed through these gates, including John Harvard, who was baptised at the college chapel and later became a benefactor of Harvard University in the USA.
Parker's Piece

10 min

Parker's Piece is a large public park located in the heart of Cambridge. It is named after Edward Parker, who donated a portion of the land to the city in 1613.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Passing by

walk through the University’s oldest museum will take you on a 4.5 billion year journey through time, from the meteoritic building blocks of planets, to the thousands of fossils of animals and plants that illustrate the evolution of life in the oceans, on land and in the air.
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University Museum of Zoology

Passing by
The diversity of animal life is on display in the University Museum of Zoology’s brand new galleries. From moths to monkeys, mammoths to manatees, discover stories of extinction, survival, evolution and exploration.

Collection Highlights
- Cambridge’s largest resident – the 21m fin whale
- The giant ground sloth
- One of the most complete Dodo skeletons in the UK
- Captain Cook’s conch
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Passing by

The collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology number more than 800,000 objects of outstanding research and historical value. In addition there are over 100,000 field photographs and negatives in the Photographic Archive, and over 30,000 fonds of historical documentary archives.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Passing by

The Whipple Museum's collection includes scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.
Stop 8

5 min

he Pitt Building was constructed in 1833. It was named after William Pitt the Younger, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Fitzwilliam Museum

Passing by

The Fitzwilliam Museum is a neoclassical building completed in 1848. It has an imposing facade featuring grand columns reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman temples, a majestic dome and grand statues of lions either side of the entrance.
Stop 10

10 min

Scudamore's Punting Company was founded in 1910 by Jack Scudamore. Jack was a boat builder who visited Henley Upon Thames royal regatta and saw that punting was popular amongst the upper and middle classes. Hear his history here.
Mathematical Bridge

5 min

The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge across the River Cam. It connects two parts of Queen's College.
Corpus Christi College

5 min

Corpus Christi College, often referred to simply as Corpus, was founded in 1352 by the Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Stop 13

15 min

Bene’t Street is an old street in the city. It’s not commonly on the tourist trail, but for me, it’s one of the more interesting parts of the city.The street is named after St Bene't's Church.
King's College Chapel

15 min Admission not included

King's College Chapel is one of the most iconic and recognisable landmarks in Cambridge. The site was originally the floodplain of the River Cam, and later Medieval buildings.
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

10 min Admission not included

The Church of St Mary the Great, often referred to simply as "St Mary's," dates back to the 12th century, although the current building mostly dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Cambridge Market Square

15 min

The Market Square is located in the heart of Cambridge's city centre, next to the historic Guildhall. The Square is home to one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country.
Trinity College

Passing by

Trinity College was founded in 1546 by King Henry the VIII and is the largest college in Cambridge by both land area and student population.
Stop 18

10 min Admission not included

The Round Church, officially known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was founded in 1130 by crusaders who had returned from the Holy Land.
Senate House

Passing by

The Senate House is an example of Neoclassical architecture. It was designed by architect James Gibbs and completed in 1730.
Garret Hostel Bridge

10 min

At this point, the surface of the River Cam floodplain is only 4m above sea level, and the riverbed is only about 2m above sea level. The coastline itself lies almost 50 miles away at King's Lynn.
Stop 21

15 min Admission not included

It’s a relatively new building, dating from the early 20th century, but there are some lovely features in the internal architecture.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app and you will need to give permission to the app to access your location for getting instructions while walking guided by Helen.

End point

This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around Cambridge at your leisure.

Using your ticket

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Thanks for booking your self-guided tour with Exploro — we’re excited to help you discover the city at your own pace!

Here’s everything you need to get started:

If you don’t have the Exploro app yet:

1. Download the Exploro app from our website (https://exploro.app)

2. Open the app and sign up for a free account.

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4. Insert your order number (your booking reference)

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You have unlimited access to enjoy this tour. It is suggested opening the app a little earlier to familiarize yourself with the interface and to make sure you've given it access to your location. This will ensure you can fully utilize the map function for a seamless experience
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Remember, you have the flexibility and freedom to explore at your own pace. So relax, have fun, and enjoy your self-guided tour!

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