The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour™
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The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour™
By Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours
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Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-110, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- Cambridge University Student Guide
What's not included- Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College
- Entry/Admission - King's College
- Entry/Admission - Trinity Hall
- Entry/Admission - Darwin College
- Entry/Admission - Queens' College
- Entry/Admission - St Catharine's College
- Entry/Admission - King's College
- Start:
- King's College, Cambridge, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, UKGuide will be wearing a green vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 342399P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 342399P1
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- ekooc0 contributionsHighly RecommendI attended the Uncomfortable Science tour at the Whipple Museum as part of the Cambridge Festival. It was excellent. The two tour guides were engaging, and they received questions well. They used questions and statements along the way as prompts to get the group discussing different ideas, such as women in science, elitism, colonialism. And informative and important tour.Written March 25, 2024
- 221bethanyk0 contributionsFab tour and great way to get you thinkingI highly recommend! It was really informative and a very interesting perspective on Cambridge and the impact the university has had on the city over centuaries. A great way to explore Cambridge and they really make you think by asking questions that prompt you to think outside of the box.Written March 5, 2023
- 91elizaa0 contributionsGreat!Very insightful tour! Stefanie was great tour guide and she created engaging discussions! After the tour, we saw the city and it’s history from a different perspective.Written October 10, 2022
- childishhenrino0 contributionsKnowledge obtained, good walking gainedGreat way to learn about Cambridge's contentious history and how it relates to the present fabric of the city. Guide had all the knowledge and was great for peppering with questions about student life too.Written June 29, 2022
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Jess L
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
The tour was wonderful. We actually signed up without reading detailed descriptions so we didn't know what to expect on the day. The tour lasted for 1.5 hours and was very informative. A friendly tour guide Peach uncovered the 'ugly' history of Cambridge while walking us through the stunning views. Any discussions and opinions are welcome during the tour and this is a great way to learn more about this city and reflect on its history. Definitely recommend it to all who want to explore this city in an unconventional way!
Written March 31, 2024
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Anna M
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Solo
I finally got around to going on this tour after planning on doing so for quite a while.
We were a very small group (3 not including the guide) and none of us were British which may or may not have impacted on the experience. I admit that I didn't find the contents of the subject matter very uncomfortable but I suspect that this might be due to my age, others might find it triggering. During the 1 hour and 30 min we covered inequality between the rich and poor and between the sexes, Religious and racial conflicts and more. The tour encourages debate and discussion which added a nice twist to events, and all participants chipped in with stories from our own countries: Sweden (me), Australia and the USA. I would have been interested in how a bigger group would have changed the experience and debate. All in all a very pleasurable
and highly recommended experience.
We were a very small group (3 not including the guide) and none of us were British which may or may not have impacted on the experience. I admit that I didn't find the contents of the subject matter very uncomfortable but I suspect that this might be due to my age, others might find it triggering. During the 1 hour and 30 min we covered inequality between the rich and poor and between the sexes, Religious and racial conflicts and more. The tour encourages debate and discussion which added a nice twist to events, and all participants chipped in with stories from our own countries: Sweden (me), Australia and the USA. I would have been interested in how a bigger group would have changed the experience and debate. All in all a very pleasurable
and highly recommended experience.
Written July 3, 2024
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LondonEvi
London5 contributions
Apr 2023
Knowing Cambridge from visiting as a tourist a couple of times and then as a parent of a student I was not sure what to expect from the tour. The existing positive reviews on Trip Advisor fueled my anticipation and expectation and I was not disappointed. Our guide used his knowledge and narrative to help us see the city and its history from a different perspective. The interactive element was also great as it added to the engagement. Our guide was knowledgable and provided us with a wealth of information, also asking our take on various topics brought up. People who had an opinion offered it to the group, lots of food for thought. I learned as much from the guide as from the other people who came on the tour! I loved the content, it covered different themes e.g. slavery, gender, race and more! Highly recommended.
Written May 1, 2023
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Thank you so much for your great feedback and we are genuinely happy to have helped fuel some further discussions and showed you a different perspective. We hope to see you again.
Written May 2, 2023
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L Kei
3 contributions
Apr 2022
The tour I attended was really thought provoking. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, and the best thing about it was the way they facilitated discussion within the group. One of my group members was a history teacher, and it was fascinating hearing about how the topics the tour centered around were being addressed in modern schooling. I can't recommend this tour enough - it gives you the opportunity to engage with uncomfortable topics, hear others' viewpoints and learn about Cambridge's history. A great activity for locals and tourists alike.
Written May 4, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking time to write us a review! We are glad you enjoyed the discussions with our wonderful guide as we research extensively and hope to promote fruitful converastions with the group! Hope to see you again for a new tour in the autumn!
Written August 10, 2022
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aichois
Lancaster, UK7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
I've lived in Cambridge for a few years & have taken visitors on plenty of tours and yawned through the usual tall tales and urban myths. This tour was totally different. It went off the beaten track but still got some key sights in. It was thought-provoking and I learned plenty of facts I didn't know despite living here so long. Our guide Leah was knowledgeable, and made the conversations about some difficult topics feel quite engaging and open - and those chats made the walking time fly by. Next time I have visitors, I'll eschew the usual punt tour of the backs and take them on this walking tour instead.
Written June 20, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted you enjoyed the tour and discovered new information in the discussions with our wonderful guide! We would love to see you again in the future!
Written August 10, 2022
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Daniel N
1 contribution
Jul 2022
A fascinating tour! Really delves into the history of Cambridge that's so often forgotten. The way it's run is really engaging, in a way that opens up discussions in the group to deal with topics that have no easy answers. Really recommend anyone to go along and hopefully will come away having learnt something!
Written July 25, 2022
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Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you found the experience valuable and that it allowed for interesting discussions. We hope to see you again when we have new material!
Written August 10, 2022
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Sue B
Carlisle, UK97 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We joined the original Uncomfortable Cambridge tour on 25/2/23. My son had been bought it as a Christmas present and more of us joined him!
Rose was very informative and we enjoyed the discussion within the group.
We’d love to do do more of the Uncomfortable Cambridge tours.
Rose was very informative and we enjoyed the discussion within the group.
We’d love to do do more of the Uncomfortable Cambridge tours.
Written February 28, 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review and we very much hope to see you on some more tours! :)
Written May 2, 2023
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tjiagom
18 contributions
Jul 2022
Finally a different type of tour on such a touristic city with a troubled past. I was glad to hear the other side of history and discuss questions that sometimes people don't like to ask, though (honestly) so obvious if you think about them. Definitely recommended to go off the beaten (touristic) track.
Written July 17, 2022
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Thank you for your review! We really appreciate your comments and glad you enjoyed the discussion with our wonderful guide and the rest of the group. See you again we hope on a different tour from the autumn!
Written August 10, 2022
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Isha
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
The tour was one of the most informative experiences for me in London. Leah was great; the information delivered was well-researched. It shed light on important aspects about colonialism, feminism and representation of ethnic minorities. I loved it and would recommend it to others also.
Written December 4, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review as it means a lot to us and our guides to receive feedback! We are delighted that you found the tour interesting and we were able to highlight some under discussed aspects of Cambridge history. We hope to see you on another tour in the future.
Written December 8, 2022
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Maria
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
The tour is not bad and our guide did a good job. Potentially, I hoped for more unique content, given it's not cheap, maybe being taken inside buildings and told some little known facts, otherwise it felt as if it's designed for children or tourists who so far only heard positive things about Cambridge University and history in general. It's a pleasant walk around the city centre, and a few facts were curious.
Written April 9, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback and were delighted that you had a good experience with your guide. We also offer tours which take place inside museums so please do check our website. Our objective is to present well researched material and allow people to engage more critically with historical issues whose legacies may continue to have an impact on the city and the people who live, learn and work here. Hope to see you again!
Written May 2, 2023
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