The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge

Departure Point Find us on Market Hill in front of the Guildhall. It's the massive building with the clock on it. We'll be wearing white Experience Cambridge hi-viz jackets. Return Details Find us on Market Hill in front of the Guildhall. It's the massive building with the clock on it. We'll be wearing white Experience Cambridge hi-viz jackets. Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Cambridge Market Square Market Hill Cambridge How did Cambridge become a town?How was the market so important?How was the market laid out in medieval times? Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Great St Mary's Church (Church of England) St. Marys Passage King's Parade Cambridge Originally St-Mary's-by-the-market now the famous University Church what's the story behind this building and the arrival of the scholars in Cambridge? Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Sidney Sussex College Sidney St. Cambridge Monks monasteries reformation regicide a few beheadings.. what's not to love?[no access to college - we are old townspeople after all] Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St Clement's Church Bridge Street Cambridge Site of the earliest church in Cambridge dedicated to the patron saint of sailors?[outside only] Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Jesus Green Victoria Avenue Cambridge Common land enclosure arrival and kingdom of the East Angles fairs - who/what set the borders of the old town and what happened outside of them?[also toilet and rest break] Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Magdalene Bridge Magdalene Street Cambridge Why are we called Cambridge?And Vikings! Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St. John's College St. John's St. Cambridge Cambridge joins the new Kingdom of England.The Norman's turn up.The Round Church is built.The medieval public hospital and monk annoying other monks.[Not entering the college or church - just looking form outside like the common townspeople we are] Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Cambridge University Press Bookshop 1 Trinity Street Cambridge Old bookshops and the right to print Dr Caius strange requests the Senate House fighting for space and some fun facts about King's College Chapel. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St Bene't's Church (Church of England) Benet Street Cambridge The oldest building Angles again Corpus Christi College the secret of life the Eagle pub end of the old town and back out into the city.[No entry to buildings - all outside] Duration: 15 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Historical Humour Historical Facts Guided walking tour of the old Town of Cambridge (aka historic town/city centre) A copy of a 500 year old map to hep you navigate through the Old Town of Cambridge. Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Experience Cambridge in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.