The story of Cambridge Town and Gown Highlights
Joined 2025
We walk through milestones of 800 years of the history of the University in Cambridge. How it started, why scholars arrived there and how it transformed the town to became the shrine to intellect and centre of business innovation it is renowned for today.
We will experience where monarchs and famous alumni have left their mark, hear their stories, see the colleges and iconic Kings college Chapel and the picturesque riverside location.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Benet Street
- Meet by the church of St. Bene't on the street of same name. This is directly opposite the Eagle pub of Scientific and World War II fame. The oldest surviving building of Anglo Saxon times
Kings Parade ( former high street) & first colleges
The Tudor Kings college which inaugurated the colonisation of the west bank of the river Cam by the University.
Trinity Street
Follow the route of each college - Trinity and St. Johns along - their Royal foundations
Holy Sepulchre Church ( or Round Church)
This Norman church is 1 of only 4 surviving round churches. Stands at a crossroads of the ancient city.
Madgalene Bridge at Quayside
The former industrial entry point on the river. Now, a place of leisure- boating and restaurants
retrace our steps back along Trinity street.
Senate House and passage
Queens College
The first completed Tudor college. Visitors are welcome out of term time. Walk in charge.
Silver street Bridge & Mill Pool
View the Mathematical bridge, Sheep's Green on the south side of the city
Fitzbillies Cake shop on Trumpington street
A local treasure that brings together townsfolk as well as academics. Opportunity to sample an English cream tea or local speciality
Free School Lane -the 19th century Science campus
Famous labs created by Duke of Cavendish, where DNA was discovered
The Corpus Christi clock
Corpus Christi Clock on Benet's street
Very unusual 21st century clock for town and gown to enjoy- a major attraction. End of tour.
Ending Point
Corpus Christi Clock
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Tickets to visit KIngs College chapel or any other college.
Food and drink
Tour Important Information
This tour involves walking at a gentle pace on narrow pavements and some cobbled streets, so comfortable shoes are advisable.
Bring water to drink if hot.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important message from the supplier
My academic year end is end of May, so will be taking bookings from then onwards.
I prefer Mondays ( mornings), Wednesdays, Thursdays ( mornings), Friday afternoons and weekends, any time.
I run an annual Summer school event for all my students and others - this year it is on August 6th
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Deborah M.
I am an art and architectural historian. I have worked at the National Gallery and other Museums in London and abroad. I moved to the University city of Cambridge over 35 years ago, lecturing at the University museums, researching and delivering a great variety of courses to locals and visitors alike in the adult sector.
Art is my passion that continues to feed my own learning, which I love to share with like minded people. I aim to entertain and educate but above all communicate my own sense of wonder and joy in the world around us. The redemptive power of creativity has never been more vital and desirable in our lives than it is today !
I am keen to motivate, challenge and engage, sharing my knowledge and experience with others. I have organised many short and extended trips around England and abroad for adult students to visit sights of artistic and historical interest over the last 25 years. I am indeed privileged to enjoy my role as a tour guide in such a unique city like Cambridge I have high expectations of myself and always aim to create a high quality, personalised experience for travellers. My reviews are all 5 star !
I have a B. A. in the History of Art with French, an M. A. in Material culture & the built environment, a P. G. C. E. in Art education in Art & Design & T. E. F. L.
I have trained town and museum guides locally. My research is ongoing and I am always writing the next chapter ! My tours will give you the benefit of my many years of knowledge and experience and as someone who understands the locality and will take you to the heart of its story. You already know the unique value of the authentic experience. You have arrived at Cambridge, your destination, but now the journey can truly begin, so let me reveal to you what makes this city worth visiting ! Hopefully you will depart enriched by the experience and excited to share your special memories back home.
$115/ per group
