The Miracle of King’s College
If there is one building that says Cambridge, it’s King's College Chapel. But it’s more than just a building; it's a portal into some of the craziest times in English History.
Started by Henry VI, who thought he'd finish the chapel in 11 years, it was completed by Henry VIII, five kings and 100 years later - which is something of a miracle.
During this 90 minute tour you’ll discover:
How one stone keeps the entire roof up
Henry VIII’s love letter to Anne Boleyn
A painting that almost bankrupted the college
The most famous bridge in China
Please note that King's College will require you to buy an entry ticket in addition to the tour fee. For more information click the King's Admission button.
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Mr Evolution Darwin in Cambridge
Heard the one about the failed medical student who came to Cambridge to become a priest, so he could shoot and eat every beast that God created?
Probably not, but that’s Charles Darwin.
This 90 minute walking tour will include some of the great sites of Cambridge as it takes you through Darwin’s four years at in the city, and on to the great discoveries of science inspired by his 'dangerous idea'.
The tour may include visits to
Great St Mary’s
Christ’s College
The Sedgwick and Zoology museums
The Cavendish Laboratories
The Eagle Pub, where Crick and Watson announced they’d found the secret of life
Town with bit of gown
Aware that Cambridge is a bit more than just a university? Want to know what the Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans were up to before the students arrived?
Then this is the tour for you.
Starting two thousand years ago, in the Roman town of Duroliponte, now known as Castle Hill, we’ll wander through two millenia of Cambridge history as we wind our way to the market
On the way we'll:
Look at the Roman ruins that hold up a Norman church
Pass the brothel where Samuel Pepys is said to have spent his time in Cambridge
Meet the Swiss banker who diddled Magdalene College out of billions
Learn why the largest bell tower in Cambridge is silent
Cambridge Highlights
Want to do all the tours, but only have an hour and a half?
Then this is the one for you.
From the stink of the 13th century market, we’ll:
Follow the aftermath of a murder that created a university
Discover a car, parked on top of a building
Meet a man who was burned at the stake, 6 years after he died of natural causes
Discover 'the man who spoke to walls'.
All those wonderful stories of Cambridge are served up with some pretty cool architecture, along a street about a mile long.
