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Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide In Cambridge

3 Reviews 3.67 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Cambridge, England
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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Cambridge can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour lets you discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while your guide shares insights into local life and Cambridge culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, we can easily tailor the tour to your interests—just let us know in advance.
Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, your guide will contact you beforehand to understand your preferences and ensure you experience the places that matter most to you. Uncover hidden gems, learn fascinating stories, and see Cambridge through the eyes of a local expert!

What's Included

  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

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The local guide will pick you up at your hotel (if located in Cambridge). Travelers can request the tour to start from any hotel in Cambridge. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

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St Bene't's Church (Church of England)

St Bene't's Church is a Church of England parish church in central Cambridge, England. Parts of the church, most notably the tower, are Anglo-Saxon, and it is the oldest church in Cambridgeshire as well as the oldest building in Cambridge.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mathematical Bridge

The Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, England. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens College. Its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge or Queens Bridge. It is a Grade II listed building.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Free School Lane

Free School Lane is a quiet lane running off much busier streets and is the location of laboratories where some of the greatest scientific discoveries of the C19 and C20 were made. A long lane of medieval origin running from St Bene't Street to Pembroke Street.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Silver Street

Silver Street is located in the southwest of central Cambridge, England. It links Queen's Road to the west with Trumpington Street to the east. The road continues west out of central Cambridge as Sidgwick Avenue. The road crosses the River Cam on Silver Street Bridge.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trinity Street

Trinity Street (formerly the High Street) is a street in central Cambridge, England. The street continues north as St John's Street, and south as King's Parade and then Trumpington Street. Looking north along Trinity Street, with Trinity College on the left and the tower of St John's College in the distance.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide In Cambridge?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Customization of the tour
  • In-person: English, Spanish, French, Italian speaking Guide
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tickets to any attractions

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.

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