The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
Overview
See the main sites of Cambridge while engaging with its complex past. Our tours are academically researched and led by students and academics from the iconic university. They ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
What's Included
- Cambridge University Student Guide
- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College
Meeting Location
The Guildhall
11 Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
King's Parade
Cambridge CB2, UK
What To Expect
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King's College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Backs
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Darwin College
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queens' College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Catharine's College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-342399P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Cambridge University Student Guide.
- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour 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
- Cambridge University Student Guide
- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
