I invite you to Cambridge, a city with a unique atmosphere, a university city that has brought up 130 Nobel laureates. Here the atom was split, Newton, Darwin, Kapitsa, Nabokov, Hawking studied here. You will learn about the historical and architectural splendor of the university colleges, visit one of them and understand the importance of Cambridge. Group excursion Duration 2 hours Group size up to 15 people Children Allowed with children How it goes On foot Rating 5 per 1 review £ 35 per person
What awaits you
Colleges and other attractions For locals, Cambridge is an ancient and thriving market city; for others, it is a new hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2 hours you will learn how Cambridge was born and developed. Using the Chapel of King's College as an example, you will get acquainted with perpendicular Gothic architecture, see the Cavendish Laboratory and the Chronophagus clock, hear what the Eagle Pub and the magnificent Trinity College are famous for. We will have time to look into one of the colleges: we will talk about student life and the structure of the university, about the amazing traditions and jokes of students
City of outstanding names This theme will go through the entire walk, because Cambridge is primarily a city of scientists, a city with an enviable reputation for intellectual achievement. We will remember Darwin, Kapitsa, Turing, Hawking and many others. You will learn about the discoveries made at Cambridge - from the theory of evolution to the structure of DNA and the creation of the first computer. And I will also talk about representatives of other professions who studied at Cambridge: writers, politicians, actors. About the role of women in the fate of the city and even about British spies.
Organizational details
- The excursion for you will be conducted by me or my colleague-guide Tatyana
- If you wish, you can see the King's College Chapel inside. The entrance ticket costs £ 9 for adults, £ 6 for children.
Venue
The tour starts at the Cambridge Arts Theater. You will find out the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
