Power, Women & Queer History Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
Overview
Uncover the untold stories of Cambridge with this engaging walking tour that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and women throughout the city's history.
Your guide will take you back in time to highlight the many ways women have historically experienced the urban space and family life, uncover how masculinities have shaped and been shaped by the city landscape, and discuss queer experiences of the city. From groundbreaking women scholars to pivotal LGBTQIA+ figures, this tour offers a fresh and inclusive perspective on the city’s past. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper, more inclusive narrative of Cambridge.
Each tour is led by university researchers who are passionate about Cambridge, its residents, and its diverse past.
**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot always accommodate last-minute bookings for private or group tours. Please contact us directly if you want to book a tour within the next 24 hours.
What's Included
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour Guide
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting Location
52-42 Regent Street
Cambridge CB2 1AD, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Little St Mary's Lane
Cambridge, UK
Tour finishes at Little St. Mary's Lane, nearby the river.
What To Expect
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Parker's Piece
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Eagle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pembroke College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Laundress Green
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Power, Women & Queer History Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™ is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Power, Women & Queer History Tour – by Uncomfortable Cambridge™ will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
