Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App
Overview
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.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Entry to colleges or chapel is not part of this tour
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1RF, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
King's Parade
Cambridge CB2 1ST, UK
The tour ends in front of the King's college Chapel
What To Expect
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Mathematical Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corpus Clock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eagle (pass by)
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College (pass by)
King's College Chapel (pass by)
The Round Church Visitor Centre (pass by)
Cambridge Market Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-472599P42
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Entry to colleges or chapel is not part of this tour.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 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.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Entry to colleges or chapel is not part of this tour
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
