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History of Cambridge Old Town Tour
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About this experience

What to expect

Discover the (almost) complete history of the Cambridge Town (and a bit of Gown) in a fun, unusual walking tour led by our fantastic Experience Leaders - local guides with lived experience of homelessness in Cambridge. We lead you on a different tour through old Cambridge and discover the Town from the view of the townspeople through the centuries up to today. This is our story, not the standard university history. Using a 500-year-old map, facts and a big dollop of humour; we'll navigate all around the historic Town and it's politics through 2000 years of history to the City we live in today. Warning! Contains: Anglo-Saxons, Fires, Beheadings, Vikings, Normans, Town vs Gown fights, Fairs, Kings, Queens, Civil War, Common Land, Churches, Charters, Chancellors, Monks, Mayors, Markets and more. If you're new to Cambridge you'll come way understanding the story of the Town in a way most visitors never will. If you think you know Cambridge, you're in for a surprise.

What's included

  • Historical Humour
  • Other
  • A copy of a 500 year old map to hep you navigate through the Old Town of Cambridge.
  • Historical Facts
  • Guided walking tour of the old Town of Cambridge (aka historic town/city centre)

What's not included

  • We won't be going inside any of the buildings we visit from the outside, including colleges and churches, this tour is all outside.
  • Fees
  • Admission fees

Before you go

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.