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Cambridge's The Backs a self-guided audio walking tour

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Validity: Flexible

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Love podcasts? You'll love this immersive walking tour of The Backs!
Embark down the beautiful and peaceful routes of the Cambridge Backs
Discover the history and secrets of the famous university colleges

What to expect

Join a local historian and Ph.D. student for an adventure down one of Cambridge's most scenic and peaceful walks: the Backs. The Backs runs along many of Cambridge's famous colleges and is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.

Begin this private socially-distanced guide alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street. Immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.

Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city.

What's included

Digital mobile audio guide

What's not included

Earphones

Where

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station, Mill Lane, Cambridge, UK

Meeting point:

The tour starts by the river, at the Scudamore's Quayside.

What to remember

Please remember to bring a pair of headphones with you
The price of the tour includes one device's access only
The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone
Please download 'Vidi Guides' from the App Store of your mobile device and enter the code you receive after booking to start your self-guided sightseeing
You are able to cancel at any time providing the code you receive has not been redeemed

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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