Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
Overview
Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university.
On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power structures, past and present.
Recommended for age 12 and older.
This tour was gratefully developed with support from the University of Cambridge Museums and through consultation with researchers and curators at the University of Cambridge.
What's Included
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting Location
Round Church Vestry
Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Downing Street
Cambridge CB2 3DZ, UK
This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
What To Expect
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The Round Church Visitor Centre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. John's College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gonville and Caius College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide.
- Tips and gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™ is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
