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Famous Graduates and Inventions of Cambridge Self Guided

Listen to this walking podcast guide to learn about Cambridge’s most famous graduates and inventions, from the discovery of DNA to the controversies of the Cavendish Labs

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Highlights

  • Join a local historian as we dive deep into the history of the picturesque town of Cambridge and explore the extraordinary inventions of the city. 
  • Enjoy Cambridge on your city break from London and explore the innovations and architectural highlights of this picturesque city.
  • Learn about the King’s Parade and get more insights into Cambridge’s rich graduation ceremony and its bizarre traditions. 
  • Visit the Corpus Clock and try to find the mythical creature on it, while discovering the history of this unique and wonderful invention

What's included

  • Interactive self-guided tour
  • Experts’ commentary
  • Any entrance fees

Prepare for the experience

 

Children information

  • This tour is appropriate for children of all ages.

 

Accessibility information

  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

 

Ticket restrictions

  • Users must download the Vidi Guides app to their smartphones in order to access the interactive digital audio guides.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

 

Additional information

  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable and suitable clothes and shoes for walking and being outdoors. Rain is possible throughout the year.
  • The Oxford University and Town self-guided podcast tour is free to use at any time within its validity period.

  • Please be aware that opening hours for specific attractions may affect your self-guided visit.

  • Duration: 40 minutes.

Departure point

  • Tour starting point: Senate House Hill, Senate House Hill, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PQ
  • Tour endpoint: Trumpington St, Trumpington St, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RF

Supplier Info

This product is sold by VisitBritain and supplied by our provider Vidi Guides Limited.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain and a second email with instructions to access your self-guided audio experience.