Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App

4.6(5)2 hFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

Did you know a bear once roamed the halls of Trinity College? Or that a car mysteriously appeared on the Senate House roof? Discover the stories behind Cambridge’s most iconic colleges, pubs, and landmarks with this self-guided audio walking tour.

Created by a researcher at Pembroke College and packed with insider stories you won’t find in guidebooks, you can walk in the footsteps of Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin.

This tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Cambridge and want to cover the highlights. Start anytime. Pause whenever you want. Finish in 1 hour or linger half a day. The tour is yours to enjoy at your own pace, with 1-year access and full offline capability.

What's included

✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
✓Audio and written guide included
✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
✓1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
✓Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

✕Any physical devices or headphones
✕Human tour guide at location
✕Entry to colleges or chapel is not part of this tour

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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