The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

45 Reviews | Cambridge
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Private Tour
2 Adults x $163.14
$326.28
Approx Total
$326.28

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Cambridge University Student Guide
  • Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College

Overview

See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the iconic university. They ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.

Meeting points

Guide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • King's College

    Meet your student guide at the front of King's College

    10 minutes

  • Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

    Our first stop is Great St. Mary's Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university

    15 minutes

  • Trinity Hall

    In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university

    10 minutes

  • The Backs

    Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell

    20 minutes

  • Darwin College

    Review map of Colleges, opposite site of former New Hall College, now Darwin College, and learn about the journey of women as they fought to become full members of the university

    10 minutes

  • Queens' College

    Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University

    15 minutes

  • St Catharine's College

    Stop at St. Catharine's College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation

    15 minutes

  • King's College

    Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

45 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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