Explore Cambridge at your own pace with a 50–70 minute self-guided audio walk. Hear untold stories, college rivalries, and local curiosities as the narration leads you through King's Parade, the Mathematical Bridge, and quiet college courts.
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You step off a bus or emerge from a side street into King's Parade: the chapel's stonework rising ahead, students and tourists weaving past punt crews on the Cam. An audio guide takes over, matching your pace as you move through cobbled lanes, past cloistered courts and clockwork curiosities.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
50–70 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves gentle walking on paved surfaces and short stairs in some college entrances.
Wildlife
History
Cambridge's colleges grew from medieval halls clustered around sites of early teaching; many college rivalries and traditions date back centuries and shaped local politics and patronage.
Conservation
The city manages historic college grounds and riverbanks with conservation policies that balance visitor access and preservation; keep to paths and avoid disturbing wildlife around the Cam.
Reserve your spot on the An Audio Guide to Cambridge's Hidden Histories and Rivalries today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Save audio, maps, and geodata offline to avoid data charges and keep the tour running in areas with poor signal.
Wear grippy shoes
Cobblestones and river paths can be uneven and slick when wet; sturdy shoes improve comfort and safety.
Charge your phone
The tour relies on your smartphone for audio and GPS — bring a portable battery if you plan to linger.
Avoid midday crowds
Start early or late afternoon to experience quieter college courts and shorter waits at popular viewpoints.
Smartphone with GPS
Runs the audio guide and map; download assets for offline use.
Wired or Bluetooth headphones
Improves audio clarity in busy streets and preserves public quiet in college areas.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbles and mixed pavement for the tour's duration.
Light waterproof jacket
Cambridge weather can change quickly — a packable shell keeps you comfortable between stops.
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