Best Free Walking Tours in Cambridge
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Cambridge is steeped in history, and has everything from traditional medieval architecture to lawns where to enjoy nature and busy streets vibrant with cultural activities. Free Walking Tours in Cambridge are the perfect way to explore this extraordinary place with a reliable, expert local guide. Join a Free Cambridge University Tour to learn about the groundbreaking discoveries that took place here, from the theory of evolution, to webcams or the rules of football. This is the perfect tour for the Cambridge beginner. Additionally, there are 2 or 3-hour Free Cambridge City Tours departing almost every day. This tour provides an introduction to this incredible town, for tourists, students, and locals. On these walks you will learn countless stories about important Medieval and Gothic buildings. Finally, you can join a Free Myths and Legends Tour of Cambridge by night. Your guide will tell you striking ghostly tales and shocking historical anecdotes.
Come to Cambridge to be surprised by impressive King's College Chapel, Great St Mary’s Church and Corpus Christi College, visit important museums, see the impressive Queens’ College and St. John’s College. Later, you can stroll around the colorful Hill Market, and chill out in the idyllic meadows next to the lovely River Cam. Join Free Tours in Cambridge to learn about the thinkers, scientists, actors that hailed from this city, and let a reliable local guide make your trip an unforgettable experience. Apart from strolling along The Backs, you will enjoy magnificent views of romantic bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Additionally, your guide will help you understand the history behind the unusual Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the highly bizarre Corpus Clock. Let a knowledgeable local guide show you through the traditions and landscapes of a college town that changed the course of mankind!
Things to Do in Cambridge
Besides visiting the university with Cambridge Free Walking Tours, there are many fun things to do here. One of the top attractions in this university town is the Fitzwilliam Museum, an art and antiques museum located in central Cambridge that receives nearly half a million visitors each year. For families and adventure lovers, we strongly recommend the Scott Polar Research Institute, a center for research into the polar regions and glaciology. Another interesting thing to do is stroll along King’s Parade in central Cambridge, to see the most iconic buildings in the city and go window-shopping. People who want to see lesser-known landmarks and dive into local culture should visit the beloved Round Church, a favorite among locals. After a day of sightseeing, chill out with a picnic in The Backs, or even book in for a punt along the Cam. It’s the perfect outdoor activity for a summer day!