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The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
4.9(53)Cambridge1h 30min
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.9(50)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$27 / person
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 53 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours
Meeting point
Meet outside the the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre at the Guildhall in central Cambridge. Your guide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7 times a day, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18–64)
$27
Senior (ages 65+)
$22
Youth (ages 13–17)
$19
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $175.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:55 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Public Tour
Group Tour (Up to 15 people)
Group Tour (up to 15 people)
Private Tour (up to 6 People)
Private Tour (up to 6 People)
Itinerary
King's College
Admission not included10 min
Meet your student guide at the front of King's College
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
15 min
Our first stop is Great St. Mary's Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university
Trinity Hall
Admission not included10 min
In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university
The Backs
20 min
Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell
Darwin College
Admission not included10 min
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
Queens' College
Admission not included15 min
Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University
St Catharine's College
Admission not included15 min
Stop at St. Catharine's College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation
King's College
Admission not included15 min
Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory
What's included
Included
Cambridge University Student Guide
Not included
Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Cambridge
Rated higher than 72% of 39 reviewed tours in Cambridge
No. 27 by number of reviews among 109 tours in Cambridge
Starting price $27 is 13% below the typical $31 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
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
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 The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour take?
The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this Cambridge experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $175. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour 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 Meet outside the the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre at the Guildhall in central Cambridge. Your guide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 53 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours.
Reviews(53)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Curiosity17347917625
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Real history (rather than the gloss)
Walking and listening to Nina, you start to learn about the real history of the town and get an insight into the mindset of the peole who created the memorials, the biases in favour of the current bases of power and the types of resistance that have emerged to change things. It was genuinely inspiring and I found out about places I had overlooked for years. Nina's a great guide, very knowledgeable & open to questions and discussion. I'd recommend anyone visiting the town or living here to go on one of these tours.
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slf62000
March 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting and thought provoking
Our guide was warm and knowledgeable. I would have loved another hour of conversion. You n won't want to miss this tour.
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Melvyn_K
November 29, 2025 · via Viator
Engaging
Excellent guide - engaging, insightful, questioning and fun. The experience explains Cambridge and British history.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this kind review! We hope you join us again.
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joeo170
September 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An enjoyable and thought-provoking tour
A great tour, very thought-provoking and engaging, with lots of food for thought! You will learn lots of new and unexpected things about this beautiful college town. Very interesting in particular on Cambridge's notorious MP, Oliver Cromwell.
Operator response
Thank you for kind review! Glad you found the section on Cromwell interesting too - he is certainly a legendary figure. Please join us again soon!
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190joanal
May 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great (alternative) tour
We were last minute accomodated in a shortened version by tour guide Ashley. The tour took us through places that clearly were places that under other circumstances would have been ignored on another tour. It was much appreciated, also by the group and I wish we would have been able to do the entire tour.
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albertosA3015CZ
May 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
To do.
Interesting, enreaching and engeaging.
Strongly suggested.
The guide was extremely well prepared and organized.
Nice Company.
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brigittes427
March 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun, interactive tour covering many areas of history!
We went on this tour as a group, and had a wonderful time. Our tour guide was punctual, friendly, and incredibly well-informed about many areas of Cambridge's history. The tour focuses on the area around King's Parade and the backs, and we learnt a lot about buildings and places that we had passed many times before. Rather than just info-dumping, the tour guide was excellent at starting conversations and kept the tour engaging throughout.
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Sophie_M
January 5, 2025 · via Viator
Would recommend for locals + tourists
We did the tour in January - our tour guide was Shubham who was great. The information was really thought provoking and delivered in short bursts so was engaging. We really loved how interactive it was
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Judy_T
December 30, 2024 · via Viator
Interesting approach to visiting Cambridge. Not your typical tourist scripted explanations.
Malak was a great guide. Many interesting background stories about Cambridge. Will recommend to anyone looking for a non typical Cambridge tour.
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Ethicalway
December 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
insightful tour of Cambridge past
Such a well researched tour about part of Cambridge histories that do not often got shared. We had exciting conversations and exchanges on the tour! Really enjoy the tour despite we went during the storm! I've lived in Cambridge for 2 years as student and working but still learned a lot during the tour. Will definitely recommend for anyone who is visiting or living in Cam!
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