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Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
(2) Reviews
Cambridgeshire
About
Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university. On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power stru...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Round Church
Meet your guide outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Guide will be wearing a bright green vest and carrying a tote bag with an Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Logo.
Return
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
(2) Reviews
Cambridgeshire
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About
Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university. On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power stru...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
Tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Round Church
Meet your guide outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Guide will be wearing a bright green vest and carrying a tote bag with an Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Logo.
Return
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Itinerary
1
The Round Church Visitor Centre
Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
15 minutes
2
St. John's College
Under the decorated gates of St. John's college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
15 minutes
3
Trinity College
Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the history of Eugenics.
15 minutes
4
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Observe a memorial from the South African War and engage in a discussion about historical memory.
15 minutes
5
Gonville and Caius College
At Gonville and Caius College, learn about the origins of statistics at the University.
15 minutes
6
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Finish the tour by exploring the MAA and engaging with modern debates of object repatriation and restitution.
