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The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Walking Tour

Delve into the rich historical memory of Cambridge, uncovering diverse and often overlooked stories within the beautiful city centre.

Tour Description

Explore Cambridge Differently on the Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Walking Tour.

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Discover Cambridge like never before with the Uncomfortable Cambridge™ walking tour. This unique tour delves into the rich historical memory of Cambridge, uncovering diverse and often overlooked stories within the beautiful city centre.

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Our unique Cambridge walking tour offers a fresh perspective on the city’s history, moving beyond the typical narratives to explore the complex stories of race, gender, class, and disability. We raise thought-provoking questions about the lasting legacies of the British Empire and its impact on the academic university, while highlighting marginalised stories.

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Each tour is led by university researchers who are passionate about Cambridge, its residents, and its diverse past. Our well-researched and intellectually stimulating tours are designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion amongst participants. Our tours are one of the 'things to do' in Cambridge and are a highly engaging and fun way to discover the iconic city.

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Tour recommended for age 12 and older. 
 

Tour Highlights Include:

  • King's College, Cambridge

  • Great St Mary's, The University Church

  • The Old Schools

  • 'The Backs'

  • Darwin College

  • Queens' College

  • Alan Turing Blue Plaque

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Led by knowledgeable university researchers, the Uncomfortable Cambridge tour brings to light the hidden histories and untold stories of Cambridge. Please note that this walking tour does not include entry into any colleges.

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Join us for an enlightening Cambridge walking tour that offers a new way of seeing the city and its storied landscape.

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Accessibility: 

  • Mostly flat terrain, but with some cobblestoned streets.

  • No steps, but one ramp on and off a bridge.

  • Wheelchair accessible, with spaces to sit down or lean against buildings throughout.

  • Toilets available on route within local pubs, but it is recommended to attend to bio needs before the tour begins.

UPCOMING TOURS

Choose a date and book your tour

PRIVATE AND GROUP TOURS

Book a private tour for your friends, family, school group, conference, or company outing. You can easily select your preferred time and day that works best for with your schedule. We can host groups of various sizes.

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All our tours are led by University researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Cambridge training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.

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All of our tours can be booked privately for small groups (up to 8 participants) and large groups (up to 20 participants).

  • We provide a 10% discount on large bookings of 5 or more tours. 

  • Contact us directly to arrange large bookings of more than 100 people.

  • We offer a discounted rate for charities and non-profits.

Two women stand listening to an Uncomfortable Cambridge walking tour guide on a sunny day.

Small Private Tours

Book a private tour for your friends, family, group, or company outing. Select your preferred time and day that works best for your schedule.

A group tour stands in Cambridge listening to an Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour guide on a sunny day.

Group Tours

Book a group tour for your class, conference, or company team-building event. We can host large groups up to 150 people with our team of guides.

An Uncomfortable Cambridge tour guide gives a museum tour of the Whipple Museum in Cambridge.

Museum Tours

Learn the unique history of Cambridge museums on our tours developed in collaboration with curators at each institution.

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