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Interessant
Very good, interesting, Peter was a very nice dude
Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 140 reviews
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Terrible Tours
- Meeting point
- Tours will start within 5 minutes of schedule.Your guide will be wearing branded Terrible Tours top or cap.
Description
Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English history for over a thousand years before the University was even founded. And learn about what 800 years of dreadful Dons and sickening Students have got up to since, in the company of one of our expertly entertaining guides. If you want a long talk about different types of arches we are not for you - if you want to learn by laughing we are!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $27
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $24
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $20
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
In demand: 53 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cambridge
Tour's specific itineraries can vary, depending on audience interest and questions, but is planned to cover.
Magdalene College
Magdalene Street and Bridge - an ancient roadway and the heart of what was once the port of Cambridge
St. John's College
The Round Church and the seeds of the University
Trinity College
Trinity - the richest college in either Oxford or Cambridge - home to Newton, and one of Cambridge's longest pranks
Trinity Hall
Trinity Lane has come a long way since being known as 'pisspot lane' - don't worry, no umbrellas required
Gonville and Caius College
Caius - Home of the famous 'Nightclimbers', and a strange instruction from its founder
Cambridge Market Square
Market Square - Home of the most famous bell chimes in the world (really), one of England's oldest markets, and some epic Town v Gown Cambridge punch ups!
St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
Benet Street - See the oldest building in Cambridge, and the laboratory where someone really did discover 'the secret of life', along with the pub they announced it in over a pint, and finally the Corpus Clock
Castle Hill
Castle Hill - The place Cambridge started - Romans, Vikings and Normans all conquered the last bridge before the sea....
What's included
Included
An awesome guide!
Not included
We will be seeing colleges but will not enter them (for both time and cost reasons)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
140 reviews
How it compares in Cambridge
- No. 16 by number of reviews among 109 tours in Cambridge
- Starting price $27 is 20% below the typical $34 for tours of similar length in Cambridge
Excurgo comparison of 109 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! take?
Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this Cambridge experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $20, adults from $27. Infants go free.
Does Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! sell out?
It can: 53 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Tours will start within 5 minutes of schedule. Your guide will be wearing branded Terrible Tours top or cap. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!! offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(140)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
A truly wonderful tour of the city of Cambridge.
Alex was absolutely amazing with a wonderful way of explaining all the history of beautiful Cambridge. His knowledge was phenomenal- thank you Alex.
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Great tour with Peter
We had a great time with Peter. He showed us around and told a lot of interesting facts and stories about Cambridge colleges and their students who became famous!
Operator response
Thankyou for the review!
E
School trip tour in Cambridge
Alex gave my group of 15 school children a great tour. He was patient, talked slowly and clearly and was very knowledgeable Highly recommend
Operator response
Thanks - and well done Alex on tailoring to the group - glad you enjoyed it!
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Leader lacked in depth...
Leader lacked in depth knowledge and delivery of information monotonic ,rushed and lacking in nuance . Leader politically set against academic institutions which have given the city its beauty and status
Operator response
Hallo - and thanks for taking the time to leave us the review. Could you let me know which tour you were on please and any further informationas this is not feedback we've had before and I would like to better understand - if preferred by sms to 07815 186 068. Thanks again. Hugh Wood
M
The best tour guide in Cambridge! *****
Met with Peter our tour guide who was so patient with us (after we went to the wrong Locke) he was gracious and kind, and even though the dad jokes kept coming (he was actually very funny) he made our tour of Cambridge such a delight. We were part of a good sized group on a sunny day so he ensured that we could all hear but picked places to stop in the shade - which was much appreciated in heatwave! His facts and back pack full of more facts and photographs had me and my teen gripped! We even tried out his science tour - which was absolutely superb! Peter was extremely friendly and thoughtful when it came to our needs as a group! He also had great recommendations at the end! I absolutely recommend terrible tours!!
Operator response
Many thanks for your time and leaving such a lovely review - and Peter's enthusiasm (and Dad jokes) never wear off!!
7
Peter’s Tour
Very excellent tour! I’ve toured for more than one time but Peter’s tour and introduction is the most interesting and memorable one!
Operator response
Thanks for the review!
5
Nice!
This is an amazing experiences, Peter has very detailed guidance, and there are really interesting stories involved
Operator response
Many thanks!
B
Nice
Peter is really nice and interesting, explaining extremely well and bringing us a wonderful experience
Operator response
Another 5* for Peter - thanks!
V
Peters great
I learnt so much with Peter, he made the tour great for me. A very intereactive and enjoyable tour.
Operator response
Thanks on Peter's behalf!
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