A walking tour revealing how Cambridge has been a source of secret agents for five centuries. Starting with Tudor England and all the way to the 21st century, the actions of some of these individuals changed the course of several important historical events. To any fans of Agent 007 out there: if you come in this tour be ready for a big surprise about him.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
At the entrance of "Anthropologie" (shop) at the corner of Peas Hill and Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3NU
Introduction to British espionage.
Let's begin with this: multi-faceted individuals make good spies.
Nothing was ever the same after some high-flyers took off.
Some spies come and some go. Some are found out, some are not.
Some are killed, some make others die. The espionage world has not really changed much over the centuries. You must hear this.
Sometimes decisions are made that have massive consecuences. A paper footprint will lead to a trail of blood. You and I will always be outsiders to this sort of thing.
Is it possible to be good, bad and ugly at the same time? Of course, it is. I will like to hear your opinion on this after you learn of one individual here.
The tour finishes in Market Square with a last touch about this circle of less known people called spies.
Cambridge Market Square
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee
lunch, dinner, entrance fee
The weather in England is unpredictable and variable, so I suggest you check the weather forecast beforehand, have a raincoat at hand and wear your comfortable walking shoes.
Once the tour starts we will not stop for a toilet break.
This tour is suitable for adults. It is unlikely that people younger than 14 years old would understand the context and themes about the events, people and ideas covered in this tour. If an under age child comes in this tour, he/she must be accompanied by an adult and accept that the guide will not make concessions of content delivery.
AVAILABLE ONLY ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30 PM (17:30 h)
In December and January I am available on:
Monday: from 14:00 to 16:00
Tuesday and Wednesday: from 10:00 to 12:30
Thursday and Saturday: from 14:00 to 16:00
Friday: from 10:00 to 13:30
Sunday: Not available
Hello! I am Manuel, an experienced and professional tour guide with extensive knowledge of the historic city centre of Cambridge.
My walking tours describe men and women whose ideas and actions have affected nearly every area of human endeavour. It is very likely that someone from your region or country is already in this city to either work or study. How can that be possible in a city of less than 150,000 people?
Come to one of my tours and find out. I will ensure that, no matter your background or age, your visit to Cambridge is a memorable experience. I hope to see you soon!
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