Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge
Overview
We shall explore the very heart of Cambridge, where new and old look out at us from every nook and cranny – hear stories of mediaeval strife and riots, struggles and labours of many a generation of students and scholars, and triumphs of human thought. On our way, we shall discuss how ideas and life itself have changed over centuries, and what today’s Cambridge is like – both the City and the University.
What's Included
- Advice on the tourists' further stay in the city after the tour, e.g. what to do, where to eat.
- Admission to King's College, if tourists wish to visit it. Adults £17.50; Student/Child £15.
Meeting Location
Cambridge CB2 1TQ
UK
What To Expect
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St Bene't's Church (Church of England)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mathematical Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Free School Lane
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Silver Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's Parade
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Johns Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with difficulty walking unless they are in a wheelchair
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Advice on the tourists' further stay in the city after the tour, e.g. what to do, where to eat.
- Admission to King's College, if tourists wish to visit it. Adults £17.50; Student/Child £15.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of 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
- Not recommended for people with difficulty walking unless they are in a wheelchair
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of 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
- Advice on the tourists' further stay in the city after the tour, e.g. what to do, where to eat.
- Admission to King's College, if tourists wish to visit it. Adults £17.50; Student/Child £15.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with difficulty walking unless they are in a wheelchair
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
