The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Tour
A walk past King's College, Trinity Hall, the Backs and Queens' led by students and academics, on the university's uncomfortable history.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 out of 5 from 54 reviews
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Guided in
- English
- Group size
- Up to 15 people
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Children
- From age 6
- Run by
- Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours
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Where the tour goes
- King's College10 min
- Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)15 min
- Trinity Hall10 min
- The Backs20 min
- Darwin College10 min
- Queens' College15 min
- St Catharine's College15 min
- King's College15 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Cambridge University Student Guide
Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Cambridge
- Reviews: 13 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 15 people. 8 of the other 10 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.5 km in about 19 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Cambridge
Cambridge's colleges line the River Cam, with King's College Chapel, the Backs and punts gliding past willow trees.
Terrain. Flat.
Bikes. Watch for cyclists everywhere.
Read the full Cambridge walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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