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  • Join a local historian and PhD student for an adventure down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks: the Backs. 
  • The Backs runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, and is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces and quirky stories. 
  • We’ll begin this private socially-distanced guide alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street. Immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
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  • enjoy a private experience in a covid-19 safe environment, instagram hotspots: we find the perfect picture spots, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy the sites, offline mode: download tours and listen without wifi
  • instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi
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  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks ; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • - Take a city break from London and learn about the local stories of the Backs in this immersive top-ranked travel tour      
  • - Visit the iconic spots of the city such as the King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge
  • - Discover the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy a personalised experience
  • - Explore the hidden gems of Cambridge in a COVID-19 safe environment 
Summary
  • Take the scenic walk around Cambridge and head down to the Backs, a picturesque route across the grounds covering the banks of the River Cam. 
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  • The Backs Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Version 20 – February 15, 2022 01:19
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  • access to your self-guided audio tour , audio tour provided by a local or historian, instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi
  • access to your self-guided audio tour, audio tour provided by a local or historian
Version 19 – February 14, 2022 22:40
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Short Description
  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks ; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • - Take a city break from London and learn about the local stories of the Backs in this immersive top-ranked travel tour      
  • - Visit the iconic spots of the city such as the King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge
  • - Discover the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy a personalised experience
  • - Explore the hidden gems of Cambridge in a COVID-19 safe environment 
  • The Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories. The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breath-taking views of the river Cam!
  •  
  • Our tour begins at Scudamore’s Punting in Granta Place – one of the leading punting companies in Cambridge. Punts are a great way to discover the River Cam and you can hire your own or sit back and let the experts take you along (no risk of falling in the water this way!)
  •  
  • Our walk continues across Silver Street until we reach the view of Mathematical Bridge - According to legend, the bridge was built by Sir Isaac Newton, and was held together by its own force – no nuts, no bolts, just wood! It’s why they call it the mathematical bridge
  •  
  • We carry onto Queens college which is where the Backs officially begins! The green space you can see stretching away from us is where the Backs begin.
  •  
  • Next up is one of the most iconic views of Cambridge – Kings College. This is the perfect photo opportunity as we have the fields and meadows in the foreground and the breath-taking Kings College and Kings College Chapel in the background!
  •  
  • A pleasant stroll along the backs brings us to Clare College, a small college, most famous these days for its alumnus David Attenborough, the broadcaster and natural historian.
  •  
  • Our final stop is Garret Hostel Bridge, this was the site of another Mathematical bridge that we talked about right at the start, but unfortunately it didn’t last so long. From here, looking back towards the direction we’ve just come from, you should actually be seeing several colleges. The red brick buildings and gardens right by the bridge on the left is Trinity Hall. Clare is beyond that, where the white bridge crosses the river.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
  • Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that sound like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Cambridge Backs tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before you go to streamline your trip!
Description
  • The Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories. The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breath-taking views of the river Cam!
  •  
  • Our tour begins at Scudamore’s Punting in Granta Place – one of the leading punting companies in Cambridge. Punts are a great way to discover the River Cam and you can hire your own or sit back and let the experts take you along (no risk of falling in the water this way!)
  •  
  • Our walk continues across Silver Street until we reach the view of Mathematical Bridge - According to legend, the bridge was built by Sir Isaac Newton, and was held together by its own force – no nuts, no bolts, just wood! It’s why they call it the mathematical bridge
  •  
  • We carry onto Queens college which is where the Backs officially begins! The green space you can see stretching away from us is where the Backs begin.
  •  
  • Next up is one of the most iconic views of Cambridge – Kings College. This is the perfect photo opportunity as we have the fields and meadows in the foreground and the breath-taking Kings College and Kings College Chapel in the background!
  •  
  • A pleasant stroll along the backs brings us to Clare College, a small college, most famous these days for its alumnus David Attenborough, the broadcaster and natural historian.
  •  
  • Our final stop is Garret Hostel Bridge, this was the site of another Mathematical bridge that we talked about right at the start, but unfortunately it didn’t last so long. From here, looking back towards the direction we’ve just come from, you should actually be seeing several colleges. The red brick buildings and gardens right by the bridge on the left is Trinity Hall. Clare is beyond that, where the white bridge crosses the river.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
  • Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that sound like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Cambridge Backs tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before you go to streamline your trip!
Summary
  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks ; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • - Take a city break from London and learn about the local stories of the Backs in this immersive top-ranked travel tour      
  • - Visit the iconic spots of the city such as the King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge
  • - Discover the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy a personalised experience
  • - Explore the hidden gems of Cambridge in a COVID-19 safe environment 
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Version 16 – January 25, 2022 08:50
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Short Description
  • The Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories. The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breath-taking views of the river Cam!
  •  
  • Our tour begins at Scudamore’s Punting in Granta Place – one of the leading punting companies in Cambridge. Punts are a great way to discover the River Cam and you can hire your own or sit back and let the experts take you along (no risk of falling in the water this way!)
  •  
  • Our walk continues across Silver Street until we reach the view of Mathematical Bridge - According to legend, the bridge was built by Sir Isaac Newton, and was held together by its own force – no nuts, no bolts, just wood! It’s why they call it the mathematical bridge
  •  
  • We carry onto Queens college which is where the Backs officially begins! The green space you can see stretching away from us is where the Backs begin.
  •  
  • Next up is one of the most iconic views of Cambridge – Kings College. This is the perfect photo opportunity as we have the fields and meadows in the foreground and the breath-taking Kings College and Kings College Chapel in the background!
  •  
  • A pleasant stroll along the backs brings us to Clare College, a small college, most famous these days for its alumnus David Attenborough, the broadcaster and natural historian.
  •  
  • Our final stop is Garret Hostel Bridge, this was the site of another Mathematical bridge that we talked about right at the start, but unfortunately it didn’t last so long. From here, looking back towards the direction we’ve just come from, you should actually be seeing several colleges. The red brick buildings and gardens right by the bridge on the left is Trinity Hall. Clare is beyond that, where the white bridge crosses the river.
  • The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
  • Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that sound like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Cambridge Backs tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before you go to streamline your trip!
  • Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of the Cambridge Backs!
  • The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone!
  • We've teamed up with expert historians, storytellers and students to give you a unique and engaging experience of Cambridge!
  • Join local historian & PHD student, Katie, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful routes; the Backs. Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.
  • We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories. 
  • The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breathtaking views of the river Cam!
Version 15 – January 25, 2022 08:50
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  • The Backs Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
  • The Backs self-guided walk and picturesque views of Cambridge Colleges
Summary
  • Join a local historian and PhD student, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful walks ; the Backs. 
  • Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges, is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories. 
  • On this private socially-distanced guide, we’ll begin the tour alongside the iconic river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk, over the wooden bridge of Silver Street, and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history, architectural highlights and moving stories.                   
  • Experience iconic key attractions, such as the magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge. Finish the tour by visiting the beautiful Clare College to cap off this cultural and historic adventure in this must-see picturesque city. 
  • - Take a city break from London and learn about the local stories of the Backs in this immersive top-ranked travel tour      
  • - Visit the iconic spots of the city such as the King's College and its Chapel, Queens College and the Mathematical Bridge
  • - Discover the guide app anytime directly from your smartphone and enjoy a personalised experience
  • - Explore the hidden gems of Cambridge in a COVID-19 safe environment 
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Version 13 – January 17, 2022 17:35
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  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Version 10 – January 13, 2022 09:16
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Know Before You Book
  • do it at your own pace. this product is suitable for all fitness levels, english speaking audio guide only, this product is suitable for all ages
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  • you will need to bring your own headset/earphones, you will need to bring your own mobile phone
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Included
  • access to your self-guided audio tour, audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • digital mobile audio guide
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Highlights
  • instagram hotspots: we find the spot for your perfect picture, location aware: gps map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost, offline mode: download tours in advance to listen without wifi
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Short Description
  • Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of the Cambridge Backs!
  • The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone!
  • We've teamed up with expert historians, storytellers and students to give you a unique and engaging experience of Cambridge!
  • Join local historian & PHD student, Katie, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful routes; the Backs. Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.
  • We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories. 
  • The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breathtaking views of the river Cam!
  • Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of the Cambridge Backs!
  • The digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly on your smartphone!
  • We've teamed up with expert historians, storytellers and students to give you a unique and engaging experience of Cambridge!
  • Join local historian & PHD student, Katie, for an excursion down one of Cambridge’s most scenic and peaceful routes; the Backs. Incidentally, the Backs is the area that runs along many of Cambridge’s famous colleges and the walk is studded with beautiful architecture, a quaint wooden bridge, sprawling green spaces, and quirky stories.
  • We'll begin the podcast tour alongside the river at Scudamore's Quayside Walk over the wooden bridge of Silver Street and immerse yourself in Cambridge's history and moving stories.
  • The tour will walk us through student life and will give us magnificent views of King's College and its Chapel. Don't forget to bring your camera for some breathtaking views of the river Cam!
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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  • Name: Cambridge
  • Search name: Cambridge, United Kingdom
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  • MINUTES
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • adult:
  • from: '15'
  • to: '100'
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  • Avoid the crowds and explore Cambridge at your own pace while adhering to social distancing regulations!
  • Avoid the crowds and explore Cambridge at your own pace while adhering to social distancing regulations!
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