Cambridge Riverside Walk From Queen’s College to Trinity College
Description
Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks; the Backs. Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories. Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Itinerary
Join us for a fantastic tour of The River Cam!
We begin our walk alongside the river as we retell the fascinating and humorous stories.
Queen's Student Accommodation: A welcoming green space stretches beyond and marks the beginning of 'The Backs'. What's a walkthrough student life without getting to know their sports in religious details.
King's and View of Chapel: Get a sense of what the Backs originally were with a picturesque view of the meadow, a stream, and the Chapel. Discover the secrets of the Cambridge 'Night Climbers' and the more mischievous side of Cambridge's secret societies
The Alma Mater of the most endearing nature historian of our lifetimes - David Attenborough.
As we end our tour, we recommend stopping to take in the lovely view, or even Bridge Hopping for the daring ones.
...over the wooden bridge! The poetic place's history holds moving stories.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
The Cambridge Riverside Walk from Queen's College to Trinity College offers a scenic route along the River Cam, highlighting the city's renowned colleges and their architecture. This walk, known as "The Backs," features picturesque views, notable landmarks like the Mathematical Bridge, and provides insights into Cambridge's history. A self-guided audio tour narrated by a PhD student enhances the experience, offering a blend of history and local knowledge.
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This particular tour was an epic fail. I bought the ticket went to the designated starting point and no one knew anything about it, so I attempted to contact service for help and no one responded, but they certainly took my money and asked for a review. Hard to believe.
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This is a nice way to spend some time soaking up the sunlight if the weather is good. The punters are sometimes amusing to watch. So if you want a short break from a meeting or from the town it is a good thing to do.
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Great tour, pleasant to listen, balanced content from historical facts to side stories, form of dialogue between interviewer and professional. Great to experience Cambridge history set in meadows. Yet relatively pricey in my opinion as it included 6 stops by about 5 minutes each.
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Really nice way to discover Cambridge away from the crowded (sometimes boring) standard guided tours. I was not sure what to expect first but this is definitely a great app to discover new places and learn interesting facts! It is like having a private tour guide by your side that you can take with you everywhere and turn off/on when you wish;) Would definitely recommend it for Cambridge and try the app myself in other places!
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