Cambridge Science Tour
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Discover the impressive history of science at Cambridge University. Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Alan Turing and Stephen Hawking – these are just some of the scientists that have lived and studied at Cambridge. This walking tour will explore their stories, their scientific discoveries and their time here in Cambridge. See the site where the atom was split for the first time, the pub where the discovery of the structure of DNA was announced as well as many university colleges where great scientists lived and studied. All our tour guides are based at Cambridge University. Our tours are restricted to a maximum of 12 people so small groups are guaranteed. If you can not see a tour available for the date of your visit, please contact us to discuss booking a private tour.1 hour 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Cambridge University Student Guide
Entry / Admission to Colleges
Entry to research facilities / departments
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Travel Itinerary
Locations in the itinerary
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Gonville and Caius College
Trinity Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 1TAWe begin our tour with Stephen Hawking. Outside the college where he was employed, we discuss his life and time here in Cambridge. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Corpus Clock
58 Trumpington St, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 1RHLearn about the mechanics of the hypnotic Corpus Clock and the strange creature which eats it.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Discover the story of Rosalind Franklin and the controversy around the discovery of the structure of DNA at the site where Crick & Watson announced they had found the 'secret of life'.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Hear about the lab group which has almost thirty Nobel Prize winners to its name at the site where some of the greatest scientific discoveries of the last one hundred and fifty years have occurred. Including James Clerk Maxwell, Ernest Rutherford and Dorothy Hodgkin. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Peterhouse
Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 1RDDiscover the famous alumni and scientists of Peterhouse - the oldest college in Cambridge.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location6
Mathematical Bridge
Queens' College, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB3 9ETLearn about and see an incredible feat of engineering at the Mathematical Bridge. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Darwin College
Silver Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB3 9EULearn about the life of Charles Darwin and his time here in Cambridge at the college where his son and grandchildren once lived. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
King's College
King's Parade, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 1STOverlooking King's from the Backs, discover the incredible and tragic story of the code-breaker and father of computer science Alan Turing.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Our guide will meet you outside Great St Mary's Church. Look out for the white umbrella!View Location
End point
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We finish our tour at Trinity College, close to the centre of town.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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